I watched Sanchez play about six games as a JUCO on line and also saw a game on line with the Dominican national team. His game is very diverse from what I can see. On our team he is closest to Sampson although he is a little more physical and with more low post moves. At Monroe he was a center or power forward but on the Dominican team he played up top sometimes at the two and sometimes at the three.
His range on his shot is similar to Jakaar although he will very occasionally make a three. He is mobile and very good in transition. He runs and jumps really well. He is an excellent defender. He can post up and play with his back to the basket or play on the perimeter. He has an excellent handle, passes well and is unselfish, maybe a bit too unselfish. He is a better rebounder than anyone we have now and should really improve our stats in that category. Next to Obekpa he will be our best shot blocker. He will not put up huge scoring numbers but he should hit double digits most nights perhaps he will hit Sampson numbers points wise but his rebounds should be higher than anyone we have.
He never played the two. In one scrimmage against the UK alum he played a lot on the perimeter, but he did not play the two. He cannot guard the two...probably cannot guard the three for more than a few possessions.
The Sampson comparison is forced. There is nobody on the current roster that he compares to. The only comparison I see with former Redmen is a taller Brownlee--always under control, capable of blocking shots, able to hit open treys, good vision and passing, good handle for a frontcourt player, sturdy, and no holes in his game. I'd be ecstatic with a taller Brownlee.
Sampson is an athletic freak that does everything at 100 mph--and is about 30 pounds lighter and far quicker than Sanchez. Sanchez is a very deliberate player.