Chance Westry
Physical Profile
• Height/Weight: 6'6", ~205 lbs
• Frame: Long, slender, still room to add strength
• Athleticism: Quick feet, fluid mover, good body control; not an explosive vertical athlete
• Positional Fit: Combo guard with legitimate point guard vision
Standing at 6-foot-6, the point guard is a Harrisburg native who, was a 4-star recruit. He led Trinity High to a state title game appearance in 2019
He battled multiple injuries, including knee surgery, that limited his playing time at his first college, Auburn, and later forced him to miss an entire season at Syracuse. In 2024-25, illnesses limited his playing to just three games
Westry emerged this past season as one of UAB’s most dynamic offensive leaders. He is averaging a team-high 15.7 points and five assists per game, helping guide the Blazers through a competitive American Athletic Conference schedule.
The best news was that he played in all 31 games for the Blazers
Westry had one of his most impressive performances on the road against a tough Memphis team that had beaten the Blazers a few weeks earlier. Westry led UAB with 23 points, six assists, five steals and four rebounds. That was the first time UAB had beaten Memphis on the road since 1999, snapping a 18-game road losing streak to the Tigers.
Westry’s ability to take over games offensively while also facilitating for teammates has made him one of the most versatile guards in the conference.
Westry emerged as UAB’s lead creator and one of the American Athletic Conference’s most productive guards. He broke the program and AAC single game assist record with 15 assists vs. Charlotte.
🟩 Strengths
• Pick and Roll Playmaking — Reads the floor well, manipulates defenders with pace, and consistently finds rollers, cutters, and weak side shooters. His 15 assist game wasn’t a fluke; he ran the offense with real command.
• Size for Position (6'6") — Legitimate height for a lead guard; sees over defenses and creates passing angles smaller guards can’t.
• Mid Range Scoring Craft — Comfortable pulling up, using hesitations, and getting to his spots. His best scoring comes inside the arc.
• Slashing & Driving Ability — Long strides, good body control, and a knack for getting downhill, especially going left.
• Defensive Versatility — Guards 1–3 effectively; uses length to contest and disrupt.
• Active Hands / Steals — Anticipates passing lanes well; led UAB in steals.
• Pace Control — Rarely sped up; plays with poise and changes tempo to create advantages.
• Improved Durability — After injury plagued seasons at Auburn and Syracuse, he played a full season and handled a heavy workload.
• Late Season Surge — Showed upward trajectory with multiple high assist and high scoring games down the stretch.
🟥 Weaknesses
• Three Point Shooting (24.1%) — The biggest swing skill. Defenses went under screens, and he didn’t consistently punish them.
• Strength & Physicality — Needs more muscle to finish through contact and defend stronger guards/wings.
• Handle Tightness — Can be loose with the ball in traffic; long dribble gathers allow defenders to dig.
• Limited Vertical Pop — More fluid than explosive; not a high end athlete at the rim.
• Streaky Confidence as a Scorer — When he’s aggressive, he looks like a high major lead guard; when passive, he fades into facilitator only mode.
• Turnovers in High Usage Situations — Solid overall, but can force passes when trying to thread tight windows.
• Off Ball Impact — Without the ball, he can drift; needs to cut more and be a threat relocating.
• Free Throw Rate Could Be Higher — For a slasher, he doesn’t draw as many fouls as expected.
🟨 Neutral / Contextual Factors
• Late Bloomer Trajectory — His best basketball is clearly ahead of him; he’s still refining his identity as a lead guard.
• System Fit Matters — Thrives with spacing and shooters; less effective in clogged lanes.
• Versatility Can Be a Double Edged Sword — Capable of playing 1–3, but hasn’t fully mastered one archetype yet.
Summary SnapshotPrototype: Tall, creative combo guard with defensive versatility and high level passing instincts.
Swing Skill: Three point shooting.
Most Translatable Skill: Pick and roll playmaking + size.
Biggest Development Need: Strength and perimeter scoring consistency.
Projection: High level college lead guard.