Talk:Jalen Duren/GA1

GA Review
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Reviewer: MWright96 (talk · contribs) 11:59, 14 March 2021 (UTC)

Am taking this review for the GAN March 2021 Backlog Drive. MWright96 (talk) 11:59, 14 March 2021 (UTC)
 * 1) It is reasonably well written.
 * a (prose): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):
 * 1) It is factually accurate and verifiable.
 * a (reference section): b (citations to reliable sources):  c (OR):
 * 1) It is broad in its coverage.
 * a (major aspects): b (focused):
 * 1) It follows the neutral point of view policy.
 * Fair representation without bias:
 * 1) It is stable.
 * No edit wars, etc.:
 * 1) It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.
 * a (images are tagged and non-free content have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass/Fail:
 * 1) It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.
 * a (images are tagged and non-free content have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass/Fail:
 * Pass/Fail:

Early years

 * "He made a name for himself" - not formal writing
 * AAU should be spelt out in full with the acrnoymns in parentheses
 * "which he ended up sticking with as he grew older and got better." - focusing on as he grew older and improved his skills.
 * "during a dominant eighth grade year." - in eighth grade. to be more formal

High school career

 * "Duren commited to playing at" - playing high school basketball at
 * Wikilink the terms points, rebounds and blocks to their respective articles for non-Basketball readers who are unfamiliar with such terms on just the first mention
 * "while shooting 71% as a freshman," - the percentage symbol should be spelt out per MOS:PERCENT
 * Wikilink buzzer beater
 * "over regular season champs Archbishop Wood at the Palestra." - formal; champions

National team career

 * "2017 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Belém, Brazil." - 2019
 * "He averaged 10.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game en route to a gold medal and a spot on the tournament all-star five." - all-star five team.

Player profile

 * "Duren wields influence in the paint" - what does "paint" mean? It is a typo?
 * "due to his impressive size, strength, athleticism and footwork" - tall height
 * "His physically imposing frame and shot-blocking talent have drawn comparisons to Bam Adebayo." - who has made the comparisons?
 * "He is recognized as the best "true post" player in his class," - recognized by whom?
 * "and has been described as NBA-ready as a tenth grader." - described by whom?