Since the last time we wrote about him, not much has changed with Alonzo Gee, as his junior and senior stat-lines are nearly identical, while he hasnt added much to his game skill wise. Hes been one of the first names mentioned in conversations weve had with NBA scouts this weeks. If Gee continues the great play he's shown for the first 15 games of the D-League season, it wouldn't be surprising to see him called up by season's end. For him to find a spot in the league and stick, this is probably the biggest area he will need to work on, as it is definitely where most of his untapped potential lies. On the defensive end, Gee has great physical tools and show flashes of effective defense, doing a good job hustling off the ball, but he's a bit inconsistent here, and his man-to-man stance leaves something to be desired. He lacks range on his shot in a major way, though, which is probably one of the biggest things holding him back from getting called up at this point, as hes made just 2-7 attempts from beyond the arc on the season, and wasnt a very prolific long-range shooter in college either. Gee's jump shot is still a work in progress, but it appears to be improved from what we saw at Portsmouth eight months ago, as he looked smooth hitting some mid-range jumpers here, even pulling up on occasion. At the basket, Gee is capable of finishing over defenders and is extremely aggressive, never shying from contact. Gee still isn't the greatest in terms of advanced ball-handling, but he has done a good job figuring out the best ways to utilize his athleticism, relying on subtle changes of direction in combination with his very good body control. Showing elite athleticism with a very well-built body, Gee made countless impact plays in his two games he played, mainly on dribble drives started from the mid-range area, where he took advantage of his long strides and explosive first step to get to the rim. Alonzo Gee was one of the players we were most intrigued with coming to Boise this week, and he did little to dispel that notion.
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