Center- Zach Loveday (7-0 215 lbs)
Wingspan: 7-0
Zach Loveday is a 7 footer with great hands and feel for the game. He has a nice touch on his shot. He can block shots, rebound, pass, set picks and has an ability to make his teammates better.
Strengths: As Coach Jakus said on the podcast, his hands stand out. Many 7 footers struggle catching the basketball in traffic, but that is a strength of Zach’s. As he gets stronger, he will be a modern day rim protector that is able to hold down the paint but also make 3 pointers and jumpers. His feel for the game is outstanding.
What Needs Improvement: Zach like most freshmen needs time in the weight room to be ready for the wars of Big12 basketball. He’s a good shooter but he can become a great shooter. He has really nice form on his jumper.
Player Comparison: Domantas Sabonis (Gonzaga/Pacers) is a player where I see some similarities. Freddie Gillespie was mentioned in terms of his understanding of spacing and just his ability to make his teammates better by doing little things.
2020-21 Projections
I think Zach is a strong redshirt candidate, so I will go really low on his expected contributions this year but he has a bright future if he uses this year to get stronger and hone his skill.
Scoring: 1-2
Rebounds: 1-2
Blocks: 0-1
Turnovers: 0-1
