University of Arkansas product Jalen Tate, who could be selected in the NBA’s upcoming 2021 draft, joined the RocketsWire Extra podcast on Thursday to discuss his ongoing draft preparations.
A 6-foot-6 guard, Tate averaged 11.0 points (48.5% FG), 3.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 29.5 minutes per game with the Razorbacks, and he was a key cog of an Arkansas group that reached the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight for the first time in 26 years. Given his length and athleticism, Tate often covered the top perimeter player on opposing teams.
Tate identifies Kyle Anderson in Memphis, Josh Richardson of Dallas, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Oklahoma City, and Shaun Livingston (formerly of Golden State) as potential comparisons or examples of players he would like to emulate as a professional, given his skills.
Topics discussed on the podcast include Tate’s strengths and weaknesses as a player; what he’s learned from workouts with professional teams; his mindset and approach to defense; and how the success of his brother (Rockets rookie forward Jae’Sean Tate) might help, as well. Tune in:
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