Quote Originally Posted by TheSultan View Post
Coaches watch recruits because high school stats don't translate to college. So yes, the eye test matters when scouting players.

Regarding your second paragraph, I don't disagree with much of it at all. I don't know if Garrett didn't evolve into a better player because he just isn't as good as advertised or because of poor coaching. (Or due to his illness.) But the question I have is...does it matter? If we are judging him as a college player, we only have to go on what he produced. Not *why* he turned out that way.

Now if I were an NBA scout, you would take a look at those numbers but also scout him in person. To see if skills translate to the next level.
Why would an NBA scout take a look at him in person? "He is simply not a good player."