Scouting and Highlights: Terry Armstrong (2019)
Terry Armstrong is one of the top prospects in Michigan in any age group. With Jamal Cain graduating and moving on to Marquette, Armstrong may take his place as the player with the most pro potential in the state. At 6’7″ with elite athleticism and above average offensive skills. Barring any injury or off the court issues, Armstrong is as sure of a lock for D1 as there can be, with high-major being the expectation.
Here’s my take on his game:
Strengths:
Athleticism – He’s very athletic, with a great leaping ability to complete quick feet. He’s capable of elevating to either finish at the rim or get a jumper off over a defender. He can blow by even the best defenders. He also uses his athleticism to block/contest shots.
Scoring – Elite scoring. Capable of and comfortable with scoring at all three levels. Has a reliable catch-and-shoot three point shot. He’s got good handles and is capable of creating his own shot 1-on-1. He can get his shot off over pretty much anybody. He’s got that ability to take over games and carry his team to a win if he gets hot.
Finishing – Armstrong has a soft touch around the rim. Combine that with the height, length and athleticism he possesses and you have someone who’s tough to stop if he gets close to the rim. He’s capable of finishing through contact. Essentially, he can finish over, through or around you.
Defense – He’s shown he can be a lockdown defender in spurts. He has all the physical tools necessary to be an elite perimeter defender. He’s also capable of sliding over on helpside and blocking a shot. It must be noted, however, that he’s not consistent with his defensive effort/production.
Areas For Development:
Shot Selection – Many players that have the ability to shoot over defenders have tendencies to take low-percentage shots. Armstrong struggles with a bad habit of taking contested shots or difficult fallaway shots. While he’s capable of making these shots and does convert sometimes, it is not at a high enough percentage to be effective.
Motor – He has a tendency to take plays off. Working on his motor would include working on his movement without the ball on defense and offense, as well as becoming more active on the glass. These simple fixes would make a huge improvement on Armstrong’s game and help him become a more complete player.