Steinbach's Rebounding Prowess: NBA Draft's Hidden Gem

0:00On April 25th, Honest Timebuck, the 6 foot 11 freshman for the Washington Huskies, stands out as one of the best rebounders we've seen entering, the NBA draft in years. At just 20 years old on draft 9, he's putting up 18.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, including 4.2. Offensive per game, with solid shooting at 58% from the field, 34 from 3 and 76 from the line. His rebounding is that rare skill teams build around, even if it's not the flashiest trait. What makes him pop offensively is his nose for the ball, turning misses into quick scores in transition or right off the glass. He moves like a gazelle, with real strength, nailing those opportunistic looks efficiently. Shooting's developing, but his compact form and touch around the rim, suggests he'll be serviceable from deep soon enough. Passing flashes show vision beyond his size too. The big question mark is his fit as a tweener, too small for full time center, not quite quick or ball savvy enough for modern 4 yet.

1:02Post moves are basic, and he needs a coach to scheme around him perfectly on both ends. Defensively, he's no rim protector, but flying in from the weak side, he could feast on boards and disrupt plays. Draft boards have him all over, 12th on sports illustrated, 15th on ESPN, 14th on the ringer, 20th on CBS, even 29th on number, ceilings. For teens like the jazz, he boosts rebounding next to guys like Nurkick and Kessler, but trading up might not be worth it with their current, front court, bottom line. If Steinbach lands in the right role at PowerFord, his boards and mobility make him a possession winning asset in today's. Big and versatile NBA. Keep an eye on this kid, he's got that hangier hat talent.