Overall

4.45*

When Nymburk head coach Aleksander Sekulić asked Ross to play faster and push the pace of the team off opponent made field goals, missed shots and turnovers, the entire team dynamic changed. It was the key cog in their ultimate success of winning the NBL Championship. Ross is a true impact lead guard who can play with pace, but does tend to turn the ball over (121 turnovers in 1123 minutes, which you have to live with because he does make plays easier for his teammates when he protects the ball.

His Pick and Roll reads are strong and what he lacks in athleticism he certainly makes up in IQ. In 5 on 5 he tends to utilize his ability to pass the ball with his left hand, which is useful on kickouts to shooters. Decision making (leaving feet on passes, leading teammates into charges) are a result of playing at a faster speed than he’s used to, but that should work itself out as he matures.

A lot of young Kevin Pangos in his game…

(*Pace Adjusted)

Leadership A+

Natural Scoring Ability A

Willing Passer (both hands)- A

Two Way Pick and Roll- A-

Dribble Drive- B+

Pushing Pace- B+

Bump Reads- B

Corner Reads- B

Catch and shoot- B-

Switchability- C

Full Breakdown

Offensive Impact vs Benchmark

Year	Player	League	FGM	FGA	3PM	3PA	PPR	PPS	MSR
20-21	Milos Teodosic	Lega A	139	317	89	208	8.88	1.41	4.84
20-21	Shane Larkin	Euro	281	653	161	415	4.87	1.40	4.69
20-21	Tyler Ennis	T-BSL	110	221	21	63	2.01	1.41	4.61
20-21	TJ Gibbs	Liga ABA	83	199	47	116	1.47	1.29	4.52
20-21	Cobey Ross	CZ NBL	231	495	57	152	6.10	1.36	4.45
20-21	Kay Felder	CBA	344	779	86	252	11.3	1.26	4.24
20-21	Marcus Keene	Liga A	154	373	79	225	0.66	1.29	3.87

"Switching in the Modern game gives you a better chance to guard pick-and-rolls with two men instead of five. Having a switchable big is invaluable It often keeps you out of scrambling due to missed rotations."

Switchability

Because of the lack of switchability, Ross has to be exceptional on the offensive side of the ball to balance out overall net rating. He’s strong enough to put up resistance against the roller at the Czech NBL level, but could be a match up liability against bigs who can put the ball on the floor and create against smaller players in post up and roll situations.

Ideal Pairings

Point guards- A spot specialist who can attack closeouts and get into the paint. A versatile defender who can help on switches on small on small screens.
Shooting guards- Transition guards with quick releases. DHO specialists who can defend multiple positions and help Ross’ lack of switchability. (Vojtěch Hruban- type)
Forward- (Vojtěch Hruban- type)
Bigs- A dynamic roller and straight line cutter who can play above the rim. A pop specialist to help when Ross struggles to get deep in penetration to kick to corners and above the break. A great pocket pass catcher who can quick jump and finish.

Strengths

Cerebral- understands limitations and plays to his strengths.
Czech NBL Finals MVP
Excellent Pocket Passer
2-way Pick and Roll IQ and reads
Coachability
Elite True Shooting % (0.583)
Elite production (22.9 PER) per usage Rate (27.07%)

Weaknesses

Turnovers
Doesn't defend multiple positions well
Switchability
Off Ball Athleticism and Creativity
Making shots against length
Attacking close outs

Other Key Advanced Metrics

Ross is very competitive, with pace adjusted, to some of the better PGs in Europe used as a benchmark. 2nd in Pure Point Rating (PPR) an individual statistic designed to measure a player's passing and ballhandling ability. He is also on par in Points Per Shot (PPS). You can see Marcus Keene lags the benchmark in every statistical category with the exception of usage.