A starting member of the Indiana Hoosiers 2022-23 basketball season, Jalen Hood-Schifino is a genuine prospect for the 2023 NBA Draft. Hood-Schifino and teammate Xavier Johnson were both switching between themselves as point guards for the team, but when Johnson suffered a foot injury, the playmaking role went solely to Jalen and he did not disappoint. In a way, Jalen can play both as the number 1 or even off the ball more like a number 2, without being an all-out shooting guard or a point guard.
Hood-Schifino’s game is mostly based on good pick and role play. He commands the offense extremely well as a point guard and in this system, he can deliver the perfect passes more often than not. In fact, he has an exceptional understanding of where his teammates are positioned. He plays with a mature head on his shoulders and waits patiently before committing to a play. Opponents find it difficult to hurry him in most situations and harder to guard. In addition, Jalen can come off the screen and quickly take a jump shot especially from the mid-range where he excels.
What Jalen does need to improve on is his three-point shooting. Surprisingly for a guard, his shooting from beyond the arc is not yet up to the mark. However, it can be noted that there is improvement and given a couple of years to hone his craft, he should be able to enhance his game in that aspect. Moreover, at times he has the tendency to turn the ball over especially when pressured. This may occur from the fact that Hoods-Schifino is not a natural point guard and in spite of having good handling skills, his turnovers need to come down. All in all, we have a great prospect ready to take the next big step in his career.
How tall is Jalen Hoods-Schifino?
Jalen Hoods-Schifino is from a family that has been into sports. His father used to play American football as a quarterback in college and his mother played half a season of basketball during her tenure in college. Naturally, it is safe to say that Jalen got his height and athletic ability from his parents. Hoods-Schifino’s height is 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 mts) and he weighs around 215 lbs.
From his overall career up to now, it can be noted that he is not a true shooting guard or a point guard and can play both positions as per the team's requirements. In that case, as a shooting guard he is of average height in the NBA, however, if he plays as a point guard then he will be considered one of the taller guards for that position. In a way, that could benefit him as he would be able to shoot over his defender, pass over his defender, and with a big wingspan of 6 feet 10 inches, he would also have significant reach over his opponent. When he plays defense, his height and strength allow him to guard his counterparts more effectively by applying pressure away from the basket. His size also makes him efficient while guarding players on the wing. Thus, Jalen Hoods-Schifino brings forth an overall great package which should be exciting to watch in the professional league.
FAQs
A. Jalen Hood-Schifino during the 2022-23 basketball season was only a freshman at the University of Indiana. After 1 year in college, he declared for the NBA Draft.
A. Jalen Hood-Schifino is a rare player who is termed only as a guard and not a true shooting guard or point guard. He has the ability to dictate the play as a point guard or he can also play off the ball on the wings.
A. Interestingly, Jalen Hood-Schifino actually attended three different high school programs before graduating. He started out at Northside Christian Academy in Charlotte, North Carolina. For his sophomore year, he transferred to Combine Academy in Lincolnton, North Carolina and finished his high school with Montverde Academy in Florida.
A. Jalen Hood-Schifino who is a guard with a height of 6 feet 6 inches has a peculiar wingspan that is more than his height. His wingspan measures 6 feet 10 inches which is 4 inches more than his height.
