Florida Atlantic transfer Maxim Logue committed to Memphis on Tuesday. Logue played in 28 games, and he averaged 4.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 0.5 blocks and 0.5 steals in 11.2 minutes for the Owls last season.
He becomes the 14th player to commit to Penny Hardaway’s roster, and he gives the team more depth and length in the frontcourt. Here’s a quick scouting report on Logue and what to expect from the newest Tiger.
Shooting
Logue averaged 4.8 points per game last season, and he shot 67.4 percent from the field with the Owls. The forward has only attempted three three-pointers over the last two seasons, but he had a true shooting percentage of 65.9 percent.
87 percent of Logue’s shots come at the basket, and a large portion of his attempts come as a cutter or on pick and rolls. The forward also thrives in second-chance points, averaging 5.9 second-chance points per game.
Playmaking
As a big man, Logue isn’t dishing many assists, only one in the last two seasons, but he can impact as a pick-and-roll big and in transition. The forward has a ton of athleticism and likes to play above the rim.
Rebounding
Rebounding is one of Logue’s biggest strengths, and he averaged 3.1 rebounds per game last season. While he averaged less than four rebounds a game, he averaged only 11.2 minutes per game, and his advanced metrics show that he could make a much bigger impact with more playing time.
Logue averaged 6.4 offensive rebounds per 40 minutes, ranking in the 99th percentile, but he didn’t have as much success with defensive rebounds. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 1.2 defensive rebound per game, and his defensive rebounding percentage ranked in the 21st percentile.
With more playing time, he will have more opportunities to grab rebounds, but it has yet to be seen if that will translate with more playing time. Logue played a season-high 28 minutes against Charlotte and recorded 10 rebounds, including six offensive rebounds.
Defense
Defensively, Logue does some nice things, and he recorded 15 blocks and 14 steals last season. Last year, he recorded only seven stocks, so he was much more effective last season at FAU.
The forward’s steal percentage ranked in the 91st percentile, while his block percentage ranked in the 73rd percentile. Logue, who stands 6-foot-9, has a 7-foot-4 wingspan, and he uses that length to alter shots and deflect balls, even when they don’t register as blocks or steals.