F: Devin Tillis (SR)
Height/Weight: 6’6”/215 lbs.
Previous School: UC Irvine
2024-25 Stats: 13.7 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 2.4 APG, 53.5% FG, 39.5% 3pt
Offensive Impact
Tillis plays much larger than his 6’6” frame and is most comfortable as a scorer when he has his back to the basket.
86th percentile in post up frequency, 61st percentile in post up efficiency.
Can score on players his size in the post because of his upper body strength, but he thrives when attacking smaller wing players on switches. Poised vs doubles in the post as well and makes the correct reads more often than not (17.6% assist rate).
Tillis is labeled as a power forward, but he has the ability to play the 3 due to his floor spacing capabilities. Playing the 3 more often will potentially create more opportunities for him to operate with his back to the basket against a smaller defender.
88th percentile in spot up situations. Tillis has the ability to knock down catch and shoot 3’s at a high clip, and he doesn’t need a ton of space to get his shot off due to a fairly quick shot release.
He is not explosive by any means, but he has the ability to attack closeouts in spot up to either score with a runner in the lane or create a look for someone else.
His perimeter game is limited to stationary catch and shoot 3’s, as he doesn’t grade out well as a movement shooter or as a creator off the bounce.
Tillis profiles best as an above average offensive connector who should see success in the ACC if he doesn’t have too much offensive responsibility. He can be used to attack mismatches, knock down catch and shoot 3’s, and he can also be an outlet as a secondary ball handler if need be. His ceiling as an offensive player is capped due to his severe lack of athleticism and perimeter creation, but Tillis will be a more than serviceable 3rd or 4th option on an ACC offense.
Defensive Impact
When playing the 4, Tillis can hold his own as a post up defender despite his 6’6” height. His heavier set frame allows him to not be backed down easily.
Rebounds very well for his size and lack of verticality. 21% career DREB rate across 4 seasons of college hoops.
Is a fine lateral mover at the 4, but I can see where he can be exposed as a perimeter defender when playing the 3 in spurts.
Not sure if Tillis fits the defensive mold for a Ryan Odom scheme that full court presses often. He is not a guy you want guarding perimeter players tightly due to his lack of speed and overall athleticism.
Is most likely an overall negative for this defense. He can’t be hidden by guarding non shooters as often in the ACC and just flat out isn’t gifted enough athletically to provide much of an impact on this end.