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Eric Eaves

Born: 1995

Nationality: American

Hometown: Columbia, SC

Position: Guard (Scoring Combo Guard)

Height: 190cm / 6’3”

Weight: 88kg/ 193.6 lbs

Previous Teams: South Carolina State (USA, NCAA D1), Plymouth Raiders (UK-BBL)

JERSEYS: #5, #22

HIGH SCHOOL: Gray Military Academy (South Carolina)

 

Achievements/Awards:

All-(KJCCC) Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference  D1 Western Division 2nd Team-2014

(NJCAA) National Junior College Athletic Association  D1 All-Region VI Honorable Mention-2014

National Junior College Athletic Association( NJCAA) D1 District Finalist – 2015

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Regular Season Co-Runner-Up – 2016

 Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceTournament Finalist- 2016

All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference 2nd Team – 2016

All- Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference2nd Team -2017

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team-2016

National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 15 Second Team- 2016

 

 

Scouting Report: Eaves exploded onto the scene in  his senior year becoming the leading scorer of South Carolina State  while going from being a 2nd round prospect to a likely first round prospect . At 6’3”,  Eaves has below average size for an NBA shooting guard but does have good length . What is so impressive about Eaves is that he improved his efficiency drastically in each year of his 4-year career . His senior year he was a highly efficient player on a high volume of attempts . An extremely quick and crafty player that pushes the ball in transition attacking the rim, which is when he is at his best . A tremendous 1 on 1 player with a bevy of moves at his disposal. Eaves is  comfortable spotting up or shooting off the dribble with solid shooting form. Shows good movement without the ball and uses screens efficiently. Has improved as a passer in his 4 year career, averaging 2.5 apg his senior year on a solid assist to turnover ratio.  Eaves is especially good at finding the open man off of the pick and roll . His work ethic and his ability to make smart decisions on the floor are  both at a very high level. He can cover both guards positions & be a difference maker. Scored more than 1.000 points with his Junior College and then averaged 17 points per game in Division 1 of NCAA! A pure scorer !

 

2018 Highlights

Full Game :  vs Clemson – (20 points & 4 assists) #22 blue

 

Moments of his Career 

CORAL GABLES, FL – DECEMBER 06: South Carolina State guard Eric Eaves (22) dribbles during an NCAA basketball game between the South Carolina State Bulldogs and the University of Miami Hurricanes on December 6, 2016 at Watsco Center, Coral Gables, Florida. Miami defeated South Carolina State 82-46. (Photo by Richard C. Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

CORAL GABLES, FL – DECEMBER 06: South Carolina State guard Eric Eaves (22) shoots during an NCAA basketball game between the South Carolina State Bulldogs and the University of Miami Hurricanes on December 6, 2016 at Watsco Center, Coral Gables, Florida. Miami defeated South Carolina State 82-46. (Photo by Richard C. Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CORAL GABLES, FL – DECEMBER 06: South Carolina State guard Eric Eaves (22) dribbles during an NCAA basketball game between the South Carolina State Bulldogs and the University of Miami Hurricanes on December 6, 2016 at Watsco Center, Coral Gables, Florida. Miami defeated South Carolina State 82-46. (Photo by Richard C. Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)