NBA Comparison: Tim Duncan
Favorite Move: Turn-around hook shot in the paint
Bio: If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: Big men need to play with their backs to the basket. Seems simple enough, I know. But in this day and age of ESPN and Twitter and Keeping up with the Kardashians, all I see is players trying to make highlight reels. That means slam-dunks. That means 3-pointers. And that means a lack of fundamental basketball. Well Dave Robb is the antidote to all this nonsense, because he plays the game the way it’s supposed to be played. When he’s not giving his best Tim Duncan impersonation on the court, Dave builds houses with his bare hands, drops beats on his radio station, and runs Marathons.
Strengths: A great post-player with a high basketball IQ. Will go to his hook shot consistently, and has recently added a mid-range jumper from the elbow that completely opens up his game. Knows how to establish position in the paint and demand the basketball. His height gives him a great advantage over smaller players, not just in terms of scoring, but also passing over the top to the open man. The best screen setter at Albermarle, Dave makes all of his teammates better. Also a strong rebounder.
Must improve: Would like to see him develop another post move or two, including an up-and-under type move to keep defenders off balance.
