Jordan Goodwin
result:
Attesting our analysis of the guards two-way versatility, Goodwin paced Washington’s G-League affiliate, the Capitol City Go-Go, in both scoring and steals, yielding a remarkable 16.1ppg, 6.2rpg and 2spg stat-line through 2021/21.
Goodwin has now signed a two-way contract with the Wizards for the 2022/23 campaign.
Challenge
Though clearly versatile, at 6’4, 200lbs recruiters concern was projected to center around the combo-guards ability to fit within a specified role, potentially undersized off-ball, with a limited sample size as a lead guard.
Principally used as a secondary PNR-ballhandler through college, modest assist numbers coupled with conservative shooting percentages could raise questions around the guards ability to assume NBA PG duties.
3FG%
Improved 3FG% year-on-year past 4 seasons
TOP QUARTILE
Ranked top-quartile on mid-range jumpers
LED TEAM
Led team, in fouls drawn FTs/AND-1s
HANDLED TRAPS
Handles doubles/traps in 58% of PNRs
Solution
Amplified the Saint Louis stars elite two-way versatility, demonstrating how a 6’10 wingspan, athleticism, IQ and tremendous natural instincts provide both offensive and defensive switch-ability, essential in today’s NBA.
Evaluated the Billikins guard’s senior-year output against established NBA combos Lu Dort and Jrue Holiday, each listed at 6’4 with similar athletic profiles, Goodwin out-performed the trio on RPG, APG, SPG and 3FG%.
Translated Goodwins playmaking abilities to the elite level, emphasizing three-level scoring potential, proficient PNR decision-making and elite rebounding, abilities that thrive within NBA pace-and-space.
50% 50%
Split between PNR-scoring and PNR assisted scoring
Held PNR-ballhandlers to just 0.76PPP / 25.9 FG
Limited off-screen actions to just 0.14PPP / 9.1 FG
Result
Received communication from every NBA franchise, accepting invitational pre-draft workouts with multiple teams, resulting in an Exhibit-10 deal with the Washington Wizards.
Attesting our analysis of the guards two-way versatility, Goodwin paced Washington’s G-League affiliate, the Capitol City Go-Go, in both scoring and steals, with an impressive 16.1ppg, 6.2rpg and 2spg 2020/21 rookie stat-line.
Goodwin has gone on to sign NBA contracts with the Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers.
