Player Information:
Name: Maya Jayachandran
Jersey Number: 14
Jersey Color: White
Athleticism and Body Control:
Acceleration / First Step: Average. Not explosive, but functional for attacking closeouts from the perimeter. Does not rely on a quick first step to create separation.
Stride Mechanics & Lateral Movement: Displays solid stride mechanics when running the floor in transition. Lateral quickness is adequate for guarding players of a similar size and position but can be challenged by quicker guards on switches.
Agility & Directional Changes: Shows controlled agility. Can change direction effectively when relocating off-ball but lacks elite-level shiftiness with the ball in hand.
Triple Threat Readiness: Excellent. Consistently catches the ball in a low, athletic stance, ready to shoot, pass, or drive. This is a fundamental strength of her game.
Physicality & Contact Balance: Demonstrates good core strength and balance. Fights through contact on rebounds and is not easily displaced when establishing defensive position. Her balance is a key component of her consistent shooting form.
Ball Control and Handling:
Strong Hand Confidence: Confident with her right hand for 1-2 dribbles to attack a closeout or create space. Not utilized for extensive dribbling sequences.
Weak Hand Usage: Very limited. Almost exclusively uses her right hand when putting the ball on the floor. Development in this area would add another dimension to her drives.
Dribble Under Pressure: Appears susceptible to pressure when forced to dribble. Tends to pick up her dribble when faced with aggressive on-ball defense.
Kill Dribbles / Game: Dribble is used purposefully and economically, primarily to set up shots or make a simple move to the basket. Not a creator with the dribble.
Ball Protection & Deception: Keeps the ball close on her limited dribbles but does not employ advanced deceptive moves (e.g., hesitations, crossovers). Her primary deception comes from shot fakes.
Passing and Playmaking:
Assist-to-Usage Ratio: Low. Her role is primarily as a scorer and floor spacer, not a primary playmaker. Her usage comes from shooting opportunities..
Secondary (Hockey) Assists: Contributes effectively with quick ball movement along the perimeter. Makes the simple, correct pass to keep the offense flowing, which can lead to assists for teammates.
Potential Assists / Game: Observably low. Rarely puts teammates in direct scoring positions with her passes.
Passing Vision: Shows good vision for making perimeter passes and simple postentry looks. Does not demonstrate advanced vision for hitting cutters in tight windows.
Decision-Making in Traffic: Solid. Avoids risky passes and turnovers. Prefers to secure the ball and make a safe pass rather than forcing a play.
Shooting Profile:
Shot Mechanics (Form, Release Time): Possesses a highly consistent and repeatable shooting form. Quick, fluid release with a high set point. Mechanics are exceptionally sound from catch to follow-through.
Off-Dribble vs Spot-Up Accuracy: Significantly more effective as a spot-up shooter. The majority of her attempts and makes are from catch-and-shoot situations. Shows some ability on one-dribble pull-ups but it is not a primary weapon.
Shot Chart Strength (Key Zones): Elite from the three-point line, particularly from the wings and top of the key. Does not attempt many mid-range shots. Her offensive value is anchored in her perimeter shooting.
Verticality, Balance, Follow-Through: Excellent body control and balance on her shot, even when lightly contested. Gets good lift, allowing a clean look. Her followthrough is textbook and consistent on every attempt.
Finishing Ability:
Strong Side Finishing: Capable finisher with her right hand on drives, typically using the backboard. Scores effectively on put-backs after offensive rebounds.
Weak Side Finishing: Avoids finishing with her left hand. Will try to revert to her right even on the left side of the basket, which can lead to tougher shot angles.
Finishing Through Contact: Shows good strength to finish through contact on put-backs and straight-line drives. Doesn't shy away from physicality near the rim.
Rim Touches per Game: Moderate. Most touches are on the perimeter. Rim touches come from offensive rebounds, cuts, or straight-line drives against slow closeouts.
Floaters / Body Control: Attempted one floater in traffic (36:34). This is not an observed part of her offensive package. Prefers to get to the rim or pull up for a set shot.
Off-ball Defense:
Cutting Efficiency: Shows a good understanding of when to cut to the basket when her defender overplays or turns their head. Timely cuts create scoring chances.
Sprinting into Space: Excellent. Constantly moving and relocating to open spots on the perimeter, creating passing lanes
Catch & Triple Threat Setup: Textbook fundamentals. Always catches ready to shoot, with feet set and body squared. This readiness forces defenders into difficult closeout decisions.
Screen Reads & Relocation: Effectively reads how defenders play screens (both on- and offball) and relocates accordingly, whether it's flaring for a three or slipping to the basket. High basketball IQ in this area.
Defensive Profile:
Defensive Profile
On-Ball Defense: Solid positional defender against players of similar size. Maintains good spacing but can be vulnerable to quicker players.
Drive Defense & Containment: Uses her body well to influence drivers to less desirable spots but lacks the lateral speed to consistently stay in front of explosive drives.
Foul Rate & Discipline: Demonstrates good discipline. Avoids reaching and uses verticality to contest shots without fouling. Does not appear to be in foul trouble.
Steals & Blocks: No steals or blocks were observed in the video. Her defensive impact comes from positioning and rebounding rather than creating turnovers.
Team & Help Defense: Intelligent help defender. Understands rotations and provides timely help in the paint, often forcing drivers to alter their shots or pass out.
Screen Navigation: Fights through screens effectively to stay attached to her primary assignment. Communicates switches when necessary.
Closeouts / Contests: Executes controlled, disciplined closeouts. Arrives balanced and ready to contest without fouling or giving up a drive
Rebounding And Positioning:
Rebounds / Game (O/D): Extremely active and effective rebounder, particularly on the defensive end. Consistently pursues the ball and secures it with two hands. Also a threat on the offensive glass.
Box Outs / Game: Technically sound. Makes a concerted effort to find a body and establish position before the shot goes up. This fundamental execution is a major strength.
Rebound Contests: Aggressively contests rebounds in traffic. Uses her height and strength to win 50/50 balls.
Mobility in Traffic: Navigates bodies well to get into rebounding position. Shows a high motor and anticipation for where the ball will carom.
Transition Game:
Speed & Awareness in Offensive Transition: Runs the floor with purpose, often sprinting to the three-point line on the wing to space the floor for the primary ball-handler. This creates immediate offensive opportunities.
Passing in Transition: Limited role as a passer in transition. Functions as a finisher or spacer.
Transition Defense (Matchup ID & Sprint Back): Good effort in sprinting back on defense. Identifies matchups quickly and communicates to prevent easy baskets. Does not jog back.
Impact Metrics (Advanced Analytics)
These metrics cannot be accurately calculated from single-game film and require official play-by-play data. The values below are observational estimates of impact.
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
Likely positive due to efficient scoring and strong rebounding.
Team appears effective with her on the floor due to her spacing.
Expected to be high, given her high-efficiency 3-point shooting and low turnover rate.
Expected to be strong. Positively impacts team defense through rebounding and sound rotations, ending opponent possessions.
Observational evidence suggests a strong positive net rating.
Most touches are on the perimeter for catch-and-shoot opportunities. Not a high-usage creator.
Low volume of drives. Appears to be secure on the few drives taken.
Touches / Game
Moderate
Turnovers on Drives %
0%
Turnovers on Passes %
0%
Notes
Likely positive due to efficient scoring and strong rebounding.
Team appears effective with her on the floor due to her spacing.
Expected to be high, given her high-efficiency 3-point shooting and low turnover rate.
Expected to be strong. Positively impacts team defense through rebounding and sound rotations, ending opponent possessions.
Observational evidence suggests a strong positive net rating.
Most touches are on the perimeter for catch-and-shoot opportunities. Not a high-usage creator.
Low volume of drives. Appears to be secure on the few drives taken.
Very low. Makes simple, safe passes.
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.
INTANGIBLES & ROLE FIT
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Touches / Game
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