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S tepping out of the small town of Atlanta, Texas, into the bright spotlight of the University of Kentucky’s basketball cour ts, freshman Daimion Collins is finding his stride and making his mark. Collins is a quick, mobile, agile and springy post player who flashes truly elite upside… He is a super long player with a reported 7'5'' wingspan (and it shows). He’s also a quick twitch athlete who is fluid in his movements, has elite first and second jump and is simply a far superior athlete than any other player on the court. He’s got a nice back to the basket game and can score over either shoulder. He shows a promising turn around jumper and range out to three, plus a very soft touch. He’s got a natural shooting motion and projects as a three-point threat in the league. Defensively Collins is clearly the best shot blocker in his class, thanks in part to his quick leaping ability and excellent timing and instincts. His quickness of his feet and his freaky length are just devastating, and he’s a highlight reel on the defensive end. He’s got a lot of agility and lateral quickness allowing him to stay in front of ball handlers and he can switch onto wings and guard in space when needed. He’s not yet a household name, but you should buy stock now. The sky’s the limit. —NBA Draft Room, 2021
BY KARA HUMPHREY PHOTOS BY UNIVERS ITY OF KENTUCKY ATHLETICS
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