Michael Qualls
SG, 6-5, 210
Sophomore, 20 years old
Hometown: Shreveport, LA
Season (25 mpg): 11.8 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2 APG, 1 SPG
42% FG, 36% three-point (3.7 attempts)
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Arkansas 77, Vanderbilt 75
February 8, 2014 | Memorial Gymnasium (Nashville, TN)
Michael Qualls — SG, 6-5, 210
Sophomore, 20 years old
Season (25 mpg): 11.5 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 2.4 APG
42% FG, 35% 3-Pointer
Game: 17 pts, 3 ast
5-10 FG, 3-5 three-point
Outlook: One of the more underrated shooting guards in the country, Qualls is flourishing in Arkansas’ uptempo system. He has quick hands defensively, is an explosive leaper, and makes plays in transition. Offensively, he’s more skilled than I thought. His January struggles notwithstanding (20-80 FG), Qualls is a reliable spot up shooter (1.1 points per attempt), with a excellent first step to get into the lane. He’s “live and active” on both sides of the ball, and most importantly, he delivers in crucial moments (game-winner vs. Kentucky, game-winner vs. Vanderbilt, etc).
If he can refine his perimeter skills to become a more efficient scorer, Qualls should get Draft consideration. He shoots, jumps, defends and rebounds at a high level, with significant upside in all areas.
Video (#24)
17 points vs. Vandy
5-10 vs. Vandy (misses)
3 assists vs. Vandy