Player Information:

Name: Maya Jayachandran

Jersey Number: 14

Jersey Color: White

Athleticism and Body Control:

  • Acceleration / First Step (7/10): Demonstrates a quick and effective first step, particularly when driving to her right. She consistently gains an advantage on defenders off the dribble.

  • Stride Mechanics & Lateral Movement (7/10): Shows fluid stride mechanics when running the floor in transition. On defense, her lateral quickness is a strength, allowing her to stay in front of ball handlers effectively.

  • Agility & Directional Changes (6/10): Changes direction well when driving right. Shows some hesitation when needing to make sharp cuts or drives to her left, indicating an area for development.

  • Triple Threat Readiness (6/10): Consistently catches the ball in a low, athletic stance, ready to shoot, pass, or drive. At times, she passes up open looks, suggesting a need for increased confidence in her decision-making from this position.

  • Physicality & Contact Balance (7/10): Does not shy away from contact on drives. She was able to finish through some contact and draw fouls, demonstrating good body control and core strength.

Ball Control and Hnadling:

  • Strong Hand Confidence (8/10): Very confident and effective dribbling with her right hand. She uses it to create separation and attack the basket consistently.

  • Weak Hand Usage (4/10): Shows a clear preference for her right hand. Dribbling to the left appears less controlled, and she often terminates her dribble early when forced in that direction. This is a primary area for development.

  • Dribble Under Pressure (6/10): Handles moderate on-ball pressure well, keeping her head up to survey the floor. Did not face consistent, high-pressure traps in this game to fully assess this skill.

  • Kill Dribbles / Game (Low): Generally protects her dribble well and does not pick it up unnecessarily unless attacking the basket or making a pass.

  • Ball Protection & Deception (6/10): Protects the ball well on her drives to the right. Lacks advanced deceptive moves (e.g., hesitations, in-and-outs) at this stage, relying more on her first-step quickness.

Passing and Playmaking:

  • Assist-to-Usage Ratio (Estimated 6/10): While she looked to score, she also facilitated. Recorded one direct assist on a drive-and-kick (40:40) and created several other open looks for teammates.

  • Secondary (Hockey) Assists (Observed): Involved in several offensive sequences that led to scores, making the pass that led to the assist.

  • Potential Assists / Game (2-3): Created at least two clear scoring opportunities for teammates that did not convert, including a well-executed skip pass (19:10).

  • Passing Vision (7/10): Scans the floor effectively and sees open teammates. Her decision to pass out of drives shows an understanding of drawing defenders and creating for others.

  • Decision-Making in Traffic (6/10): Makes solid decisions when driving to her strong side. Can be rushed when crowded, leading to tougher shot attempts or passes.

Shooting Profile:

  • Effective FG% / True Shooting % (N/A): Cannot be calculated without full box score data. She scored 9 points on a mix of layups and free throws.

  • 3pt FG % (0%): Attempted two 3-point shots and missed both.

  • Points Per Possession (PPP) (N/A): Requires full team possession data for accurate calculation.

  • Shot Mechanics (Form, Release Time) (6/10): Form is fundamentally sound with good elbow alignment. Her release on spot-up shots is slightly slow, which could allow defenders to close out more effectively.

  • Off-Dribble vs Spot-Up Accuracy (N/A): She did not attempt off-dribble jump shots. Her spot-up attempts were unsuccessful in this game. All made field goals were layups.

  • Shot Chart Strength (Key Zones): All made field goals were at the rim. Shows a clear strength in attacking and finishing in the paint.

  • Verticality, Balance, Follow-Through (7/10): Maintains good balance on her free throws and jump shots. Follow-through is consistent.

Finishing Ability:

  • Strong Side Finishing (8/10): Excellent finisher with her right hand. Consistently able to convert layups on drives to the right side of the basket.

  • Weak Side Finishing (N/A): Did not attempt a finish with her left hand in this game.

  • Finishing Through Contact (7/10): Showed the ability to absorb contact and still get a shot off or draw a foul.

  • Rim Touches per Game (High): Frequently attacked the rim, resulting in several shot attempts, drawn fouls, and one assist.

  • Floaters / Body Control (6/10): Attempted one floater in traffic (36:34). While the shot missed, it demonstrated good body control and an understanding of how to get a shot off over taller defenders.

Off-ball Defense:

  • Cutting Efficiency (7/10): Moves with purpose without the ball. Uses V-cuts and basket cuts to get open on the perimeter and near the basket.

  • Sprinting into Space (8/10): Runs the floor hard in transition, filling the lane correctly to create fast-break opportunities.

  • Catch & Triple Threat Setup (7/10): Consistently positions herself in a low, ready stance upon receiving the ball.

  • Screen Reads & Relocation (6/10): Navigates off-ball screens to get open but could be more aggressive in using them to set up immediate scoring chances.

Defensive Profile:

On-Ball Defense

  • Opponent FG% When Guarded (N/A): Cannot be accurately calculated. However, she was effective in forcing tough shots.

  • Drive Defense & Containment (8/10): A clear strength. She uses her lateral quickness and low center of gravity to stay in front of her assignment and prevent penetration.

  • Foul Rate & Discipline (Good): Did not commit any observable fouls on defense, indicating good discipline.

  • Deflections / Game (1): Actively uses her hands to disrupt passing lanes.

  • Steals & Blocks (2 Steals, 0 Blocks): Generated turnovers through good anticipation and on-ball pressure.

Team & Help Defense

  • Rotations Made / Game (Good): Showed solid defensive IQ by rotating to help on dribble penetration from the weak side.

  • Screen Navigation (5/10): Mixed results. Was caught on a screen once (13:25) but fought through another effectively (44:40). Needs to improve on anticipating and navigating screens more consistently.

  • Communication Grade (N/A): Cannot be determined from the video.

  • Defensive FG% Against (N/A): Cannot be accurately calculated.

  • Closeouts / Contests (7/10): Closes out on shooters under control, preventing blow-bys while still effectively contesting the shot.

Rebounding And Positioning:

  • Rebounds / Game (3 Total): Secured 2 defensive and 1 offensive rebound.

  • Box Outs / Game (Inconsistent): Did not consistently execute textbook box-outs, often relying on athleticism to pursue the ball.

  • Rebound Contests (Good): Actively pursues rebounds in her area and is not afraid to compete for the ball in traffic.

  • Mobility in Traffic (7/10): Navigates through bodies well to track the ball off the rim.

Transition Game:

  • Speed & Awareness in Offensive Transition (8/10): Fills the lane well and runs the floor with speed. Is a viable target for outlet passes.

  • Passing in Transition (7/10): After a steal, she pushed the ball with her head up, looking for teammates and initiating a fast break.

  • Transition Defense (7/10): Sprints back effectively to prevent easy scoring opportunities for the opponent.

Impact Metrics (Advanced Analytics)

All metrics are based on game observation and are estimations. Full statistical data is required for accuracy.

Metric

Value

Box Plus-Minus (BPM)

N/A

Adjusted +/-

N/A

Offensive Rating (ORTG)

N/A

Defensive Rating (DRTG)

N/A

Net Rating

N/A

On/Off Net Impact

N/A

Touches / Game

High

Turnovers on Drives %

0%

Turnovers on Passes %

0%

Contextual Notes

Requires full box score and team data.

Requires full play-by-play data for all players.

Requires full team possession data.

Requires full team possession data.

Requires ORTG and DRTG.

Requires full team substitution data.

Was frequently involved in the offense as a guard.

Did not turn the ball over on any observed drives.

Did not commit any turnovers via passing.

Summary and Recommendations

Overall, Brett Stevens is a hard-working forward with a solid foundation in positioning and effort. His hockey sense is above average for his age, and he consistently puts himself in good positions offensively. His positive attitude and consistent work rate make him a valuable team player.

To elevate his game, the following areas are recommended for focus:

Skating Power and Agility

Focus on off-ice strength training (squats, lunges) and on-ice drills that emphasize deep knee bend to increase stride power. Agility drills focusing on quicker, more fluid pivots from forward to backward will improve his transitional play.

Puck Control Under Pressure

Practice stickhandling with his head up, using drills that force him to navigate obstacles without looking at the puck. Incorporate drills where he must protect the puck from a checking player to build strength and better habits.

Shot Quickness and Power

Increase shot power through proper weight transfer and core engagement. Practicing quick-release snap and wrist shots will make him a more dangerous scoring threat. Work on receiving passes and shooting in one motion.

Backhand Skill Development

Dedicate practice time to improving backhand passing, receiving, and shooting to become a more versatile, dual-threat player.

Continued dedication to these specific skills, combined with his strong work ethic, will significantly contribute to his overall development as a hockey player.