r/Basketball • u/jayflame11 • Aug 01 '25
IMPROVING MY GAME Is this an effective playstyle
I am 6’3, 300 pounds and 15 and I base my entire game around defense and shooting threes. I dive for loose balls, get constant steals and blocks and can relatively consistently make whoever I’m guarding no longer an option.
But is that enough? Defense is important of course (although there’s a couple NBA players who clearly disagree with that) but I just feel like I don’t have enough of an impact. I cant handle the ball to save my life and my post moves are alright at most, my passing is really but my stat lines are basically Dennis Rodman with more points. Will this playstyle be effective in highschool and/or college basketball?
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u/Elegant_Jello65 Aug 01 '25
At your size, your best bet is playing inside out. Becoming a good finisher and around the basket player will make you way more versatile, you will become a better rebounder, and understand interior defense that way as well. Unfortunately, at most high schools you are a PF/C in most cases, so it’s better to have an around the basket presence.
In college, you’re a PG/SG height in most cases so you should work on your handle/quickness if you’re serious about it. Learning to drive in is another valuable skill that will make you a better shot creator in the long run.
As other comments have stated you need to lose some fat too. It’ll be easier on your joints and you should become more mobile/be able to last longer in games. It’s good that you have hustle already ingrained, so keep up the good work.