Fabian Kayser

PROFILE

FIBA U17 World Cup-July 2024
By Artau Pascual

Kayser was the best on-ball talent in the event excluding the US NT. Fringe 6’6-6’7 player with elite shot-creation skills who has already stated how well he can use his scoring gravity to act as an offensive engine for his team. He was able to pick shooting spots at will for some stretches against older competition, and he didn’t struggle to translate his offensive repertoire to the level of physicality of the event during the first games. Went through ups and downs and shooting results were inconsistent because he’s not used to carrying such a load of games. Unpredictable driver who can finish in the paint or the restricted area, and his drive and dish reads are always on point. Many ways to go on defense, but the German NT structure did not help him find an area where he could contribute and got exposed often. If it all goes well, he’s the player with the highest potential to be a primary offensive engine Europe has in the 2007-2009 generations.

Live review- June 2024
By Albert Juncà

Skilled guard with a good frame for his position. Good ball-handling skills to operate isolations or pick and roll situations. He has the ability to create his own pull-up or beat his man and drive to the basket. Off the ball, he has a good basketball IQ to fill spaces on the court to find the best spot to shoot spot-up threes or to attack the close-out. On the other side of the court, with his physical skills, he can switch with all the perimeter players and put pressure on the ball with high intensity. Off-ball, he shows smart readings to defend the gap and then recover to his man.

First impression- June 2023
By Artau Pascual

Long, skinny guard with high-level scoring ability. He has good fundamentals: in addition to a polished footwork bag, he has the ideal ball handling ability and physical foundation to create advantages in isolation. His shooting release looks clean, and he's a good space creator in stepbacks and sidesteps situations. He could gain more separation when putting the ball on the floor to attack off the dribble. Does nice reads as a live dribble passer and is fluid in transition. Does a good use of his length on defense and is light on feet to stay in front of guards.