Patrick Patterson is 6’8, 230 pounds and will be a freshman at Kentucky. He has great leaping abilities, and can throw down some massive dunks.
He has great body strength and will give anyone a tough battle down low. He can finish around thhe basket with both hands, and he is good at drawing fouls. He has a 7’2 wingspan, he is a good rebounder and shot blocker. He has quick foot speed and is very athletic. He is known as a good teammate, who is willing to give up the ball when needed. He has very good and quick hands. He has a solid short-range jump shot. Patrick needs to work on expanding his jumper at least out to 15 feet, his shooting can be predictable at times.
Although his dribbling and ball handling skills are ok, I’m sure he can become even better if he works at it. Some scouts wonder what position would be best for him if he is done growing, I think he has the ability to play both forward spots at anytime. Overall Patrick is a good player, with a lot of upside. I enjoy watching him play, and he should make an immediate impact at Kentucky. I see similarities between him and Danny Granger.
