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Hugo Yimga Keeps Adding to His Game. How Good Can He Be?
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Hugo Yimga entered the season as one of the most intriguing international prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft, but what makes his development particularly interesting is how much his game continues to change.
Once viewed largely through the lens of his physical tools, athleticism and defensive potential, Yimga has steadily added more skill to his offensive game. One of the biggest developments has been his shooting. After previously being viewed as a non-shooter, Yimga made a major jump as a 17 year-old professional, connecting on around 40% of his three point attempts.
A strong performance this past weekend provided glimpses of offensive skill and versatility that haven't always been associated with Yimga's game.
In this episode, Rafael and James break down Yimga's strengths, weaknesses, shooting development, expanding offensive game and overall NBA projection. If he continues adding new dimensions to his game, how high could his NBA Draft stock eventually climb?
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