The summer of 2024 will be remembered for the massive exodus of young European players to the NCAA. NIL has reshaped the outlook for European prospects, but how have these players fared so far? At Scoutbasketball, we provide a brief overview of the most surprising data points.
According to our database, 108 freshman players with European passports have seen action in the NCAA this season. However, only 42 of them have averaged at least 10 minutes per game, representing just 38.8% of the total. When raising the threshold to 15 minutes per game, the percentage drops to 25%. These figures highlight a model in which player status and long-term development are crucial, even in a league that primarily features young athletes. However, this also raises an important question: Have both universities and players made the right choices? The data suggests that a significant number of players may have landed at programs above their level, limiting their immediate impact.
Key Insights:
Only 13.9% of European freshmen have managed to shoot 35% or better from three while attempting at least 1.5 shots per game.
21.3% have averaged five or more points per game in the first half of the season.
Just 3.7% of European freshmen have recorded at least two assists per game.
Among players over 2 meters tall (65 total), only 4.6% have averaged at least one block per game.
51.85% of the sampled players have posted an Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%) of 50% or higher.
43.52% of European freshmen currently average at least 1.3 Points Per Shot (PPS).
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