SCOUT TEAM SPORTS: In-depth Breakdown of NC State commit PG Preston Edmead’s offense (Video)

We wanted to share this great breakdown of NC State’s newest PG, Preston Edmead, from Scout Team Sports.

Make sure you watch the whole video because there is a ton of great info in there, but if you’re in a spot where you can’t watch the video, here’s a little recap.

Elite Off-the-Dribble Shooting
Edmead shot an impressive 40% on pull-up threes on high volume (154 attempts). He creates his own shot effectively against switches and in pick-and-roll situations. He also shot 38% on catch-and-shoot threes and 42% when wide open. Scout Team Sports says, “he might have been the best off-the-bounce player in college basketball last year.”

Rim Attack & Counter Game
His shooting gravity forces defenders to close out hard, opening driving lanes. He has good burst and quickness to attack closeouts, though he’s more of a crafty/functional finisher than a dominant rim attacker (especially given his size: 6’1).

Playmaking
He recorded around 150 assists and shows strong decision-making out of the paint. He makes good reads for lobs, dump-offs to bigs, skip passes, and finds shooters on the opposite wing , making him a capable secondary creator rather than a “black hole” scorer.

Overall Offensive Profile
He’s a complete offensive weapon who can function as a primary or secondary ball-handler/creator in spacing-heavy systems.

Strengths:

• Rare combination of high-volume, high-efficiency off-dribble shooting
• Advanced shot creation
• Solid playmaking and basketball IQ in PnR actions
• Good first-step burst

Weaknesses:

• Not an elite rim finisher (relies heavily on his jumper)
• Size can be a limitation against longer defenders at the rim

It’s pretty clear that Edmead is an immediate impact type player who raises the team’s offensive ceiling with his shooting gravity alone. He fits perfectly in a guard-centric offense run by offensive coordinator Anthony Goins and could pair well with Christian Hammond to create an elite shotmaking backcourt. If his decision-making and efficiency hold up, he’ll be a star for NC State next year.