Stephon Castle's biggest strength is his point of attack defense and his ability to make plays off the dribble. If his jumper develops, Castle can become a special NBA player.
After winning a national title last year, many expected the Connecticut Huskies to be right back in the mix this season. Some of that had to do with the fact that Dan Hurley’s team returned some highly productive members of last year’s team — like Tristen Newton, Donovan Clingan and Alex Karaban. But the Huskies also brought in one of the nation’s most talented freshmen in Stephon Castle, a 6-foot-6 lead guard that was ranked 12th in the 2023 ESPN 100.
Castle is also tremendous when it comes to off-ball defense, capable of jumping lanes for steals and even coming up with some blocked shots. He shares some similarities with guys like Jalen Suggs and Marcus Smart, which is the ultimate compliment for a defensive-minded guard. A good 95 percent of NBA players hang their hats on their ability to impact games offensively. Castle will be able to do that, but he’s one of the few players that wants to dig in and work tirelessly for stops.
Castle has a nice handle for a player with his size, strength and first-step burst. He gets downhill and can be really tough to stop with a full head of steam. From there, Castle has the bounce required to finish above the rim, or utilize a decent layup package. He’s also a really accurate lob thrower, and all of that makes him a good pick-and-roll ball handler. Castle should thrive in those actions in the NBA, especially with increased spacing around him.
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