John Ford
BMiami Cyclones · Versatile Big / Helper
College: Villanova · Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Rugged defensive center
A solid center averaging 2.3 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 0.2 APG. Excels in defensive rebounding (19 rating, 100th pctl), pick-and-roll execution (19 rating, 100th pctl) and rim protection (19 rating, 100th pctl). Limited by quickness (5 rating, 6th pctl) and foul drawing (8 rating, 7th pctl).
53
Impact
4
CA
4
PA
30
Age
$3.0M
Strengths & Weaknesses (Win Model)
Strengths
Defensive Rebounding 19 (coef=0.0204)
Pick & Roll Execution 19 (coef=0.0152)
Inside Shooting 18 (coef=0.0145)
Rim Protection 19 (coef=0.0122)
Offensive Rebounding 15 (coef=0.0145)
Weaknesses
3PT Shooting 12 (coef=0.0122)
Athleticism 9 (coef=-0.0111)
Foul Drawing 8 (coef=0.0080)
Shoot Off Dribble 3 (coef=0.0071)
Spacing 3 (coef=0.0059)
Play Style
Driving Frequency
1%
Roll : Pop
23:77
Catch & Shoot : Pull-Up
96:4
Corner 3 : Above the Break
52:48
Positional Fit
Guard
0%
Wing
0%
Big
80%
Player Impact Breakdown
Limited to 169 min — score regressed toward league average.
53
/ 100
#196 of 503
On-Court Impact (EPM) — 60% weight
+0.24z
EPM +0.62 (Off +0.89, Def -0.25)
Win-Model Ratings — 25% weight
+1.59z
Ridge coefficient score: 0.1162
Hidden Intangibles — 15% weight
+0.01z
WS/48 residual: -0.0017 (actual vs predicted from ratings)
Offense
51
#248
Defense
51
#239
Confidence
27%
169 min
Tendencies
Salary
$3.0M
Years Left
1
Expiry
End of 2049
Option
None
Status
Rotation
Trade Value
0.464
Contract Breakdown
Free Agent — no remaining contract obligations.
Win Model Development
WM Score
2.829
Expected WM
2.689
Dev Residual
+0.1396
Peak Age
33
Peak WM
2.897
PA Tier
High
Upside Gap
0
Dev Status
Ahead of Curve
Win Model Score = sum(rating * Ridge coefficient). Measures predicted win contribution from ratings — unbiased across positions.
Win Model Trajectory
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Predicted Archetype
Offensive
Defensive