Even an NBA scout was impressed by the Israeli 'diamonds': What's next?

David Mosis and Aviv Aronov had a stellar European Championship, appearing on the radar as two of the biggest talents in Europe in their class. Rafael Barlowe, a scout for the Dallas Mavericks who analyzes top talents on his blog, highlighted the duo in his review of the Youth European Championship, stating that both have a bright future.

Regarding Mosis, who finished with 22 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks (48% FG, 40% 3PT, 81% FT), the scout wrote:

"No player surprised me more than him. Before the tournament, Mosis wasn't on my radar, but by the end of the week, he established himself as one of the tournament's biggest discoveries. His combination of size and skill stood out immediately. Compared to other frontcourt players, Mosis has dimensions typical of an NBA center. He is a decent athlete with good mobility, light footwork, and enough coordination to dribble and attack the rim.

He was very active on the boards, especially offensively, and showed he can run the floor well in transition. However, his shooting really caught my attention: Mosis looks comfortable spacing the floor, hitting shots after pick-and-pops, and even scoring on the move. For a 2.13-meter player, he displayed a level of skill and confidence that stood out. Defensively, he had a solid, quiet tournament, recording two or more blocks in four different games."

On areas for improvement, Barlowe noted: "The main area to improve is his physicality in the paint. Despite his efficiency, Mosis missed too many finishes through contact. Adding strength will make him a more reliable finisher. I will also be closely following his passing and decision-making with the ball."

On his future: "I am curious to see how Mosis' game translates to the college level at Florida Atlantic. If his shooting is consistent, there is an intriguing foundation to build on. 2.13-meter players who can space the floor and protect the rim always attract attention. If he continues to develop, he has a chance to establish himself as a legitimate pick-and-pop center with professional potential."

Aronov, meanwhile, averaged 20.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists (40% FG, 28% 3PT, 86% FT). "My main conclusion: Eastern Michigan may have found a steal," the scout wrote.

"I think Aronov has a chance to contribute in his freshman season thanks to his offensive versatility and basketball IQ. He has good size for a point guard and can play both on and off the ball. There is real creativity in his game. He likes operating in the pick-and-roll, feels comfortable shooting threes off the dribble, and plays with a competitiveness that stood out throughout the tournament. He is a better shooter and athlete than his overall percentages suggest. While not an explosive guard, he showed he can finish above the rim and make athletic plays in space. I was also impressed by his rebounding—nearly five per game for a guard."

On the question marks: "The biggest question is whether he is a point guard or a combo guard. I like him with the ball, but I'm not convinced he'll always have that option as competition levels rise. When he couldn't gain an advantage off the dribble, attacks often ended in difficult threes. As a passer, he made the right decisions, but I didn't see many high-level passes indicating a natural transition to a full-time lead guard role. He sometimes took risks, threading passes into tight windows, leading to turnovers."

On the future: "I am curious to see how Aronov adapts to college basketball. I don't see him as an NBA prospect yet, but he has the offensive skills to be an effective guard in the NCAA. His ability to play on and off the ball gives him a chance to play a significant role at Eastern Michigan. The next step is showing he can make decisions more efficiently while handling the physicality of college basketball. If he does that, I wouldn't be surprised if he develops into one of the best guards in his conference."