Takal Molson

BORN: 01/11/1998

LAST TEAM: James Madison Dukes (NCAA)

HEIGHT: 193 cm

WEIGHT: 95 kg

PRO

• Playmaking – leadership
• Versatility
• Defense

WEAKNESSES

• 3-P consistency
• Free throws percentage
• Management possessions

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INTRODUCTION

Takal Molson was recruited from Canisius, he immediately made an impact in the collegiate world, earning a spot on the MAAC first team in 2019 and daring to declare for the draft. His ambition and desire to compete at a higher level led him to Seton Hall, where he played a significant role in the rotations but was certainly not the main focus. He transferred again, this time to the Dukes, but a knee injury hampered his junior year. In his final year, he proved to be one of the cornerstones of the successful season played by JMU.

PHYSICAL

Takal Molson is well-built as a backcourt player, he has recovered well from his knee injury and his lateral mobility does not seem to have suffered any setbacks. Athletically average, he is not particularly fast but has remarkable body control. He withstands contact fairly well and possesses an adequate wingspan that helps him on both ends of the court.

OFFENSIVE PHASE

Takal Molson is a balanced handler who doesn’t like overly fast rhythms, and in pick and roll situations, he finds his teammates with a certain efficiency (2.5 assists on average during his time with the Dukes). In terms of scoring, he is not a selfish scorer, although he is skilled at creating his own shot off the dribble – perhaps with a mid-range jumper – and he has a good ability to occupy spaces on the perimeter when playing off the ball. His three-point shooting is not definitive (34.5% this year, but he came from a 28.3% last season) and he is more effective in driving close-outs and attacking the rim. He has innate leadership and does not shy away from taking responsibility when the pressure is on.

DEFENSIVE PHASE

Takal Molson is solid on the perimeter, where he can effectively oppose opposing guards, his long arms help disrupt both passing lanes and the dribbles of his direct rival, which equates to almost two steals per game. Good reactivity and positioning awareness on rebounds, averaging over 5 per season, allow him to initiate a transition or fast break. He is decent at timing double teams, may struggle with mismatches but possesses a physical structure that enables him to endure for a few seconds against biggest opponents.

IMPROVED AREAS

Takal Molson’s shot from beyond the arc needs to ensure greater reliability, just like the free throw percentages, which are too low for a player who tends to take on responsibilities in clutch situations. Overall, he is a mature player, and it is plausible to imagine him as a good leader for a lower-tier team or a mid/low-level club in some European league for his rookie season. If the consistency in his three-point shooting is confirmed, it could open up more important stages in a couple of seasons.