Saturday, February 9, 2019

1 on 1 with Sidd Chaudhuri

If you talk real ballers you're talking Sidd Chaudhuri. At 6-0 164 Sidd Chaudhuri gives you an impact guard on both sides of the floor. On offense, he has the handles to embarrass any defender; Chaudhuri has the ability to do what he wants to defenders when the ball is in his hands. He has the smoothest all-around offensive game in his class and is only going to get better; yea I said he is going to get better.

Sidd is ranked as a top prospect for his class one of the best in his class for the combo guard position. He is a dangerous addition to any offense at both guard positions but really Sidd Chaudhuri only has one position and that is the position made famous by NCAA Scouts: Sidd Chaudhuri is a”Killa”. You want a winner that is Sidd Chaudhuri. You want a leader that is Sidd Chaudhuri. Many spoke with me for NBA Mock Draft Room about his NCAA future and more.

LJ: What did you average during your AAU years?
SC: I had averaged 26 PPG, 5 Rebounds, and 8 Assists.

LJ: When did you notice your buzz as a basketball player start to take off?
SC: I noticed my buzz take off as a player during Cali's AAU tournament for the Adidas Gauntlet when I scored 50 in front of the top coaches in the country.

LJ: What will NBA teams like about your character?
SC: I mean, it's still too early though I feel like NBA teams will like that I always have a smile on my face, I’m always having fun. Also all my life I’ve been a We before me player, I just want to see my whole team eat.

LJ: What will stand out about you off the court?
SC: I’m a fun guy, just like to chill with my teammates.

LJ: Do you want the ball in your hands at the end of games? Why?
SC: Always, but not for the reason people might think. I want the ball in my hands in the end of the game to make a play, not only score. I live for that kind of stuff.

LJ: The Duffy Boys movement. Tell me how that started? How did you become a part of that?
SC: Well, Dre, RJ and I started the movement a few years back, we're all close and used this was the way to show our ability in ball and now it is where it is. The rest is history.

LJ: The movement carries weight. Will you all carry this movement to the pros?
SC: Who knows, I’ll always be a Duffy Boy but you never know what the future holds.

LJ: Who is all in the movement?
SC: Honestly after the beginning, I feel now anyone can be apart of this, all you need to be is a real baller.

LJ: How close are you and fellow 2021 NBA top prospect Nimari Burnett?
SC: We are close, that’s family. Anything he needs I’ll be there for him and he’d do the same for me. Our Family are close. That’s my brother.

LJ: If you could choose the NBA team you could play for who would it be?
SC: Well I’m a Laker and a Mavs fan, but I’ll be blessed to whatever team I will hopefully get drafted to.

LJ: You have an intense energy on the court. What is that fire that everyone sees?
SC: I just hate to lose. Me being a point guard the game falls back on me. It’s just me wanting to win.

LJ: Tell me about Melbourne, Australia. What is it like? How was it growing up?
SC: Is great to be real with you. It’s a nice city where everyone knows everyone. Definitely different to California and all that, in a good way though haha. I’m thankful to live and grow up in Australia.

LJ: Your dad is a good guy. What type of bond do you and your dad have? What has he taught you about the game of basketball?
SC: I love my dad; he’s taught me so much about life and basketball. In basketball he’s taught me don’t make the game complicated, keep it simple and you’ll be fine. Also you have to play defense, no debate.

LJ: He talks about how strong your mother is? Talk about how she has been an influence in your life?
SC: My mom is my world, I love her so much, and she’s never missed a game and barely even a practice or workout. That’s my rock!

LJ: What about your game allows you to make the most impact on the court?
SC: I feel like my feel for the game makes me hard to guard. My IQ, when you can be smarter than your opponent makes the game a lot easier.

LJ: You are one of the top prospects in the Class of 2021. Are you a one and done?
SC: God has his own plan for me. But I’m going to work my butt off to get to the NBA because that is my main goal.

LJ: This 2020 recruiting class is supposed to put out some talented prospects for the 2021 NBA draft class. What makes you stand out?
SC: What makes me stand out is I can do everything on the court, full game player.

LJ: What type of player does an NCAA team get when they get Sidd Chaudhuri?
SC: They get a fierce competitor, an all-around player that has the ability to score and pass at will!

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