I watched the video expecting to see another project who could block shots with his unique length and wing span. That’s all I saw in the first half of Kauth’s highlights.
But, he’s a lot more than another big who can defend the paint. He has some legit offensive skills. Reminds me a little of Longer Longer. Runs the floor well. He has a decent repertoire of moves and shots from fifteen and in that includes an ability to put the ball on the floor without tripping over his feet.
Back to his specialty, blocking shots. I liked how he blocks them with either hand. He makes it look easy by going straight up without getting his body too close to the offensive player. My guess is his slight build at 6’ 9” makes the offensive player believe he can shoot over Kauth. They forget about his unique length and wing span that gives him a 9’ 2” reach, a mere 10 inches below the rim standing flat footed.
If our assistants are there to scout Kauth, I’m all for reeling him in if they can.
