Overview
Hall spent the four years of his college career with the Clemson Tigers, and while he came off the bench throughout his freshman year, he grabbed a starting role as a sophomore and never let it go. Hall averaged 3.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.2 blocks across 10 minutes per game in his first year with the program, but those numbers skyrocketed as soon as he moved into the starting lineup. Hall averaged at least 15 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in each of his final three seasons with Clemson, though his senior year was the best from a statistical perspective. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 18.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game in 2023-24 while starting in each of his 36 appearances. Hall was named to the 2023-24 All-ACC First Team a year after being named to the All-ACC Third Team in 2022-23. He was also named in the 2023-24 Naismith Trophy Preseason and Midseason Watch List as well as the 2023-24 Wooden Award in Preseason, Midseason and Late Season. Hall ranked fourth in points per game in the ACC during the 2023-24 campaign and made it to the 2024 NCAA Tournament All-Region.
Analysis
Hall has an impressive build and shouldn’t have significant issues defending bigs at the next level. Even though he’s expected to go through an adjustment period, he should hold his own — and then some — defensively in the NBA. However, he’s not as advanced on the offensive end of the court. Hall is comfortable finishing around the rim, but he’s not a good shooter and might have issues if forced to play near the perimeter or stretch the floor. Ultimately, his shooting touch might determine his draft stock and position at the next level because if he can’t hit shots from the perimeter, he’ll be forced to stay as an old-school big man. Plus, he’s not the best rebounder for a player of his size, and he gets boxed out far too often, especially considering his massive frame.
Projection
Hall is an athletic big that can get the job done on both ends of the court. His offensive game has room to grow. Ultimately, his shooting ability will determine the kind of career he’ll have at the next level. He has many similarities with Brandon Clarke, but if his shot doesn’t progress, he might end up like Bismack Biyombo, but not as good of a rebounder.
— Profile by RotoWire