Coach Bill's Video Evaluation: Julius Randle

Posted Feb 23, 2011
Former college basketball coach and Tar Heel Times contributor, Coach Bill, has recently offered his insights into several of UNC's top-rated basketball recruits. Today he analyzes 2013 power forward prospect Julius Randle (6-9, 225, Plano TX), who just received a scholarship offer from UNC.

The videos below show resounding evidence that, quite simply, Julius Randle is a "prodigy" and a proverbial "man among boys." The left-hander is a pro in the making. Even as just a sophomore in high school he is already highly advanced in skill, athleticism, strength, toughness and motor.

Randle loves to catch on the blocks or extended, face and weigh his options, and consistently displays an appetite to take advantage of mismatches (almost every defender), showcasing his quickness, guard-like handle, strength and advanced finishing ability driving defenders to the rim with intensity that frequently results in a rim-punishing dunk or tough layup or floater. In fact, if he is given any opportunity to drive baseline, the result will almost always be a bucket and/or a foul!

If left open on the perimeter he is fully capable of banging down deep jump-shots with nice form and arc. Randle is also a terror in the open court. Basically, he's a real problem! His terrific hands, pure touch around the rim, ability to leap multiple times and relentless pursuit of the ball makes him an elite offensive rebounder. As a low-block scorer, the young man has quick power moves, counters (agile and quick spin moves) and fade-aways. If he likes his matchup, he'll dive right to the blocks and set up shop.

Not to be forgotten, Julius is also a creative and willing passer, specifically off the dribble, driving from the perimeter in half court or racing up the floor in open court. The final "cherry on top" is that Randle provides a quality stroke and soft touch from the free throw line.

Beyond his dynamic offensive arsenal, Randle is often the epitome of a "beast" in the lane on the defensive end as an intimidating volume rebounder and demonstrative shot-blocker.

One major area that needs development at this stage is the ability to finish inside the paint with his "weak" (right) hand , which is the case with a majority of high school players.

Julius Randle Video Highlights