Hugo Besson | Guard | New Zealand
DOB: 04/26/2001
Height: 6’3
Weight: 196 lbs.
Class: International
Assesment
Prospect Ranking: #29
Tier: Level 5
Offensive Role(s): Pick & Roll Ball Handler | Scoring Guard | Isolationist
Defensive Role(s): Team Defender
Strengths
Isolation Scoring
Feel
Pick & Roll Effectiveness
Ancillary Playmaking
Positional Rebounding
Areas of Concern
Clear Cut Lead Guard Abilities
Switchability
Positional Size
Positional Physicality
Defensive Footwork
Isolation Defense
Looking Forward
Besson is getting all of the criticism that former NBL guards LaMelo Ball and RJ Hampton received, but none of the understanding—if that makes sense? All three struggled playing there relative to expectations. Hugo doesn’t have the top 1% playmaking as Ball, and is a little smaller than Hampton, but he can play. While in France, he was a 35.6% Three Point Shooter and a 79% Free Throw Shooter. He also averaged close to 3 Assists Per Game, over 4 Rebounds, and over 1 Steal. New Zealand has a tough situation with talent and protocols, all of which have been laid at Hugo’s feet. Has the tools to be a very solid 6th Man / Pinch Starter.