Melvin Ajinça

PROFILE

U19 World Cup- July 2023

Decent body frame. Wide shoulder. Above-average athlete. Improved a lot during this year and became the best player of this France team. Played with extreme confidence and maturity. Driver to the left with quick and explosive first step. Able to play through contact and finish over defenders. Doesn’t look to pass the ball. Solid mid-range game. The whole tournament played at the high level and consistency. Made a few important shots in the finals game. Excellent on ball defender and solid off the ball defender.  Ready for the next step in his career. 


General Overview - October 2021

Melvin Ajinça possesses strong frame for his age: he has a strong upper and lower body. He possesses a very good combination of phisicality and athleticism. He is a 25% 3 point shooter: he has to increase his quality under this aspect, although the quantity is there. Attacks well the closeouts, in this situation he exploits his high level athleticism. Knows how to create his own shot with quick pull-ups thanks to the strong lower body and quick feet.
Defensively he has the frame to defend forwards and wings.

Adidas Next Generation Tournament Belgrade - February 2020
By Luka Drca
Athletic and long 6’6 SG. Lefty shooter. Likes driving baseline and trying to dunk. Likes open court. Plays fearlessly and with good energy. Averaged 8.5p, 4.5reb per 21 min of action.