Should The Sacramento Kings Take A Chance On Tacko Fall?
By John Kelly
Tacko’s Stature Is Impressive
The measurements for Tacko Fall are outstanding. He stands tall at 7’6″ while having a standing reach of 10’2″ and a wingspan of 8’2″. His shoe size is 22 which is insane to even imagine.
Even though Fall stands out in terms of pure stature, he still needs to improve in other physical traits. Some of these traits are gaining weight and muscle, improving his speed, and enhancing his endurance on the court. If he is able to improve gradually in these physical aspects, he could definitely make a roster in the NBA.
Breaking Down Tacko’s College Numbers
History has shown a man of Tacko’s size can have trouble playing extended minutes at the NBA pace. Even during his time at the University of Central Florida, the most minutes Fall averaged a game was just over 26 minutes.
But aside from that, the numbers for Fall are solid. In terms of his rebounding, he averaged around eight a game and averaged as high as almost 10 rebounds a game in his sophomore year.
In his most recent year, senior season, Tacko averaged 11 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks a game while making 74% of his shots from the court. His shooting percentage is good, but not his free-throw percentage as it is at 43% overall and 36% in his last season in Central Florida.