League Lookout: win2day Superliga Austria 21/22
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Part 3: The Bigs
We are wrapping up our in-depth coverage of the top basketball league in Austria with a look at the most interesting big men. The focus is on players 27 and younger once again. For more detailed info on each player, please click on the name for a short and consise scouting report.
Here are our top five bigs in BSL Austria:
Mike Hughes (pictured)
11 ppg and 7.5 rpg are not mind-boggling numbers at first sight, but Hughes is putting them up on the best team in the league and in only 25 minutes per game. True inside "beast" who provides rim protection and rebounding. Good interior passer. Averages 3.4 stocks per game. More mobile than you would expect given his bulk.
Probably Austria's most intruiging domestic prospect right now. Burst onto the scene in 21/22 and is already a regular on Austria's senior NT. Undersized 5 who can bang with the big boys already at a very young age. Brings a nice combo of strength, mobility and athleticism
Maybe the fourth or fifth option on a really good Gmunden squad, but still a big with some interesting tools, in particular on the defensive end. Is mobile, crashes the boards and protects the rim.
Could be the best big in the league if it weren't for his injury woes. Has a long history of knee ailments and missed a ton of games this season, as well. But when healthy, he is a load with his size and mobility. Posted more than 15 ppg and 7 rpg in Kapfenberg's BCL and FIBA Europe Cup contests.
If an old school pivot man is what you are looking for, the former University of San Francisco star could be your man. Soft touch and elaborate post moves. Some range. Not a lot of mobility and athleticism.
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