UCLA Basketball has landed its first commit of the Mick Cronin era, and it’s a big one: The nation’s #1 point guard Daishen Nix (6’5, 205 lbs) committed to UCLA on Tuesday. Nix selected the Bruins over Kentucky and Kansas, among many other suitors.
Nix is, first and foremost, an outstanding passer, possessing court vision and touch with his passes that is second to none in the high school ranks. He has a feel for the game and ability to see passing lanes that is rare, and coveted, especially in an era where ball-dominant guards reign supreme. Nix also has superb strength and size that allow him to get anywhere he needs to go on the floor, opening up passing lanes and shot opportunities where none may have existed.
Nix possesses excellent ball handling skills, allowing him to break opponents down off the dribble and exploit his size and strength to either get to the basket or find a teammate for an open look. Last, but certainly not least, Nix has very good touch around the basket, showing a knack for scoring off the backboard and getting favorable rolls of the rim.