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The Suns tried out Alabama s backcourt core, and he is the best point guard in the entire NCAA this season?

6:10am, 10 June 2025【Basketball】

According to HoopsHype reporter Alberto De Roa, the Phoenix Suns have tried out for Mark Sears, a big five backcourt player who played for the University of Alabama this season.

Hills was born in February 2002 and is 23 years old. He is a backcourt player with excellent personal abilities. According to data from the previous NBA joint trial training session, Hills' bare feet are 179.7cm, wingspan is 188cm, standing height is 235cm, and weighs 83.2kg. In the NCAA field this season, Hills made a total of 37 appearances for the University of Alabama, averaging 32.4 minutes per game, averaging 18.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.1 blocks. He also had 2.7 turnovers and 1.5 fouls. His shooting percentage was 40.3%, three-point shooting percentage was 34.5%, and free throw shooting percentage was 84.4%. With his outstanding performance, Hills was shortlisted for the All-American team this season, and he was also the SEC League's All-American team. He is also the best No. 1 player on the NCAA field this season. His honor also proves that his performance has been fully recognized.

From the perspective of characteristics, Hills has comprehensive scoring ability on the offensive end. He can use breakthroughs to complete scoring, he also has excellent shooting ability, and he can also play a great role in passing and organizing offense. However, Hills' shooting choice has certain problems, which has led to his very average offensive efficiency, and the most critical issue is that his disadvantages in physical talent are too obvious. If he enters the NBA, he will be one of the shortest players in the league, and he is very bad at wingspan and height. Hills' disadvantage in this regard will also directly lead to his focus being targeted by his opponents on the defensive end. On the other hand, Hills' age is also there. His progress in the past few seasons is relatively limited, and he has not improved some of his shortcomings, which will make everyone feel that it may be difficult for him to make greater improvements in his abilities.

Judging from the current situation, although Hills has the opportunity to launch an attack on the second round, he has a high possibility of becoming a undraft. For the Suns, Hills is certainly a player worthy of attention. After all, his maturity and instant combat power are visible to the naked eye, especially if he becomes a undraft, he will also become a strong contender for two-way contracts. The Suns themselves need to find some young players with high maturity to supplement the team's roster. If Hills can show some characteristics in the trial training, maybe he will become the Suns' target to pay attention to?

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