🏀 New committment, 6'10" transfer from Ohio State, Daniel Giddens

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[TerryP]

ESPN Scouting report from his recruiting class:

Strengths:
A defensive presence in the lane, he protects the rim with his shot blocking skills and his body. He is hard to score against inside because he is strong, powerful, long and athletic who uses his frame to shield the rim. Giddens is a alert defender especially off the ball in help situations where he can contest and /or block a shot to help a teammate. He runs the floor extremely well and consistently hits the boards on both ends especially offensively. Immediately on his defensive rebound he throws the outlet pass which gets the transition game going. Scores mostly on drop off passes but has shown the ability to post some on the blocks. He can also get to the rim with short one or two dribble drives which is a problem for opposing centers. He moves well without the ball and can catch and finish with touch or above the rim with power and good explosiveness.

Weaknesses:
A bona fide low post game is lacking. He first learn the art of the post up which includes deep post position with a low and wide base along with making and maintaining contact with his defender. Giddens must continue to work on developing on the offensive end of the floor especially with his back to the basket game and a short jumper. His free throw shooting is poor at the present moment and as he is leaving points at the line. Learning how to use his massive frame against like size defenders will be the first step in his growth.

Bottom Line:
If progress can be made on the offensive end of the floor we are looking at one of the most difficult players in the class of 2015 to stop inside because of his physical frame and good hands. Giddens is an active and mobile center that is strong and physical. He is an excellent defender, rebounder and finisher and as his offense continues to develop so will his offensive production. Reminds us of former Florida center Patric Young or former Ohio State forward center Perry Carter.

 

[Tidestalker]

Just not many athletic bigs on the market! Good pickup for Avery. Assuming he will be sitting out this year... But if my math is right he will have 3 years to play afterwards. Could really develop at Bama

 

[TerryP]

The addition of Pelphrey paid huge dividends with this one ...

@Tidestalker To me, he looks like another Hall. Those two down low...going to be a tough pair.

Solid pickup, IMO.

 

[TerryP]

FWIW, this video is what reminded me of Donta Hall.

 

[JoshB]

Hey maybe Bama basketball wont COMPLETELY suck soon...

 

[alagator]

Anyone know why he transferred from OSU?

 

[alabama mike]

@alagator Giddens was not a problem on of off the court in Columbus. He needed a change of scenery, no more, no less. Hopefully, he spends his red-shirt year working on his offensive game.

 

[TerryP]

Adding to what @alabama mike just said.

Take a minute and google Ohio State basketball transfers. Giddens isn't the only one. As I recall, they've had three players decide to transfer in the last month and a half. Thad Matta had what could only be described as a disappointing season.

 

[UAgrad93]

I like the addition of Giddens with Hall. I'll take a guy that can run the floor and clean the glass like Windex!! Offensive game lacks but it can't be much worse than Jimmie Taylor or Carl Engstrom? From watching that video, he has a HELLUVA lot more offensive game than Taylor!! I love the fact that he is aggressive to the rim!!