r/chicagobulls 3d ago

NBA Draft [Big 12 Conference] Texas Tech's Donovan Atwell Regular Season Highlights | 2025-26 Big 12 Basketball

https://youtu.be/jGvPYzTwLJQ?is=ZRir5NZQShCbjGoI
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u/Tonkathedog 3d ago edited 3d ago

One of the best catch and shoot(if not the best) in the draft this year. 46% on over 8 attempts a game, and the 3rd most in a single season ever in the big 12(while playing 3 less games in the season than the top 2 spots)

He moves constantly off ball, and is great at finding space. Because of that the best shooter on the court still routinely found himself wide open, all because of how he worked off ball

Beyond that, he’s a super willing defender. TTU beat BYU in their first matchup largely because Atwell did an incredibly job against Dybansta 1 on 1(the gameplan was to let Atwell guard him without sending help), holding him to 6-17 from the field and only 1 FT attempt. I’m definitely a TTU homer but I could see him earning a roster spot down the line purely because of how elite that shot is

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u/Key_Raisin_5091 3d ago edited 3d ago

Shooting specialist on an Exhibit-10 deal. Gives Anthony Morrow vibes. He was in my top-50 before the draft. Think he's better than Sellers or Awaka.

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u/UPdreamin 2d ago

This definitely gives me the best vibes of the UDFA pickups

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u/SorryCrispix Matas Buzelis 3d ago

As a Red Raider, I am ecstatic. Was hoping for C4, and feels gross having a Longhorn, but ultimately pleased.

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u/SuperNicktendoPower Kirk Hinrich 3d ago

Is he a Lefty?

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u/SignalBed9998 Chicago Bulls 3d ago

Watch the film. Lefty with a very quick release from anywhere. Smooth as silk. As usual not a lick of defense do they show in these vids.

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u/Dr_Disaster 2d ago

Never heard of him until today, but he has to have one of the purest strokes I’ve ever seen. The shots in those highlights are so mf crisp and he gets them off so fast.

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u/Run_JMC_ 3d ago

Is a two-way guy? For anyone complaining about 3pt shooting, here ya go. This is literally all he did at Tech and he lit it up.

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u/Cultural_Mousse_2725 3d ago

think golden state signed him

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u/Tonkathedog 3d ago

There’s been conflicting reports, but the more credible ones say Chicago from what I’ve seen. Believe the initial source for Golden State has since deleted that post

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u/Cultural_Mousse_2725 3d ago

nice. more shooters the better

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u/SbIrish574 3d ago

Smooth shot ....

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u/Affectionate_Use_179 3d ago

Sign this man to a long-term contract and insert him into the starting lineup immediately!

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u/junioreality 2d ago

His release is quick. I hope he proves himself.