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INTRODUCTION
Ian DuBose emerged as a primary scorer at Houston Baptist, earning two Second Team All-Southland selections before transferring to Wake Forest for his senior season, a move that did not significantly elevate his trajectory. A short G-League experience followed, prior to his first steps in European basketball.
At the professional level, DuBose has seen a notable decline in his 3-P efficiency, after closing his NCAA career at a solid 37% from beyond the arc. This regression has impacted his profile as a perimeter threat, although he partially compensates with his physicality and ability to attack the rim as a slasher. He remains effective when driving through contact and generating pressure on the defense.
From a playmaking perspective, DuBose continues to offer value as a secondary handler. He shows good court vision, particularly in finding teammates on cuts and managing pick-and-roll situations, which adds a layer of versatility beyond pure scoring.
Overall, DuBose now projects more as a physical combo guard with secondary creation responsibilities rather than a pure shooter, with his future ceiling closely tied to whether he can restore perimeter consistency at the pro level.