Core Principle: Define by Function, Not Position
An archetype is a functional classification of how a player generates offense, where they score, and what spacing/passing demands they impose on defenders.
Player Types
Guard & Wing Archetypes
Definition: Initiates most offensive possessions.
Direct answer
What is Guard & Wing Archetypes?
Definition: Initiates most offensive possessions.
Quick facts
| Category | Player Types |
|---|---|
| Source volume | Basketball Knowledge Vault/vol4_ncaa_systems_archetypes_scouting.md |
What it is
- Definition: Initiates most offensive possessions.
How it works
- Defining Metrics: High usage rate (28%+)
- Defining Metrics: High assist rate (30%+ of teammate FGs)
- Defining Metrics: Initiates 70%+ of offensive possessions
- Defining Metrics: High PnR frequency (30%+ of possessions)
- Defining Metrics: Creates own shot (only ~30-50% of his FGs assisted by others)
Bilingual terms
| English | Guard & Wing Archetypes |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 后卫与锋线原型总览 |
| Traditional Chinese | 後衛與側翼球員類型 |
Learn before and after
These graph neighbors help place Guard & Wing Archetypes in the larger basketball map.
Shooting Guard (2): Wing Scorer and Perimeter Threat
The shooting guard traditionally fills the second offensive option role, providing consistent outside scoring and perimeter shot creation.
Related concepts
Big Man Archetypes
Can shoot 3s, post-up, roll, cut, pass.
Offensive Archetype Framework
An archetype is a functional classification of how a player generates offense, where they score, and what spacing/passing demands they impose on defenders.
Primary Ball Handler
Definition: Initiates most offensive possessions.
Movement Shooter
Definition: Catch-and-shoot player who scores in motion off relocations.
Team Roles vs. Individual Archetypes
A player's archetype is how they score and create.
Wing Stopper
Definition: Defends shot creators in ISO and PnR.