What is Providence Getting in Devin Vanterpool?

A look behind the numbers and the tape.

The Shark struck again on Tuesday night as Bryan Hodgson picked up his fourth transfer portal commit in Devin Vanterpool from Florida Atlantic.

Vanterpool, a 6’4 redshirt sophomore, comes to Providence with some pedigree. His father, David, is a long-time NBA assistant, while Devin was recruited to Florida Atlantic by Dusty May, arguably the best coach in the college game.

Dame Lillard is also a big fan of his father:

Vanterpool joined FAU the year after May led the Owls to the Final Four. He redshirted his freshman season before playing a reserve role as a redshirt frosh two seasons ago.

His breakout came this year as he earned Third Team All-American Athletic Conference honors after putting up 15.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists a game while hitting threes at 35%.

An ankle injury ended his season in February, but the versatile Vanterpool still finished with seven games of 20+ points, two games of 10+ rebounds, and two games with 4+ steals.

Hodgson is obviously very familiar with his game after having scouted and competed against him in the American this year. Vanterpool scored 48 points in two games against Hodgson and South Florida.

Behind the Numbers

Vanterpool will stretch the floor next season for the Friars. He was an absolutely deadly 3-point shooter from the wings — hitting at a 44% clip from the left wing and 48% from the right.

Vanterpool ranked in the 87th percentile on spot-up opportunities (1.157 points per possession) and he has some game off the bounce — ranking in the 87th percentile in jumpers off the dribble as well.

He was a 78% free throw shooter this season, made 43% from the field, and took a healthy 6.2 threes per game.

There was some buzz online about Vanterpool’s defensive prowess, and there are on/off numbers to back that up. For instance, FAU’s Defensive Rating was 105.4 with him on the court and rose to 111.3 without him.

His points per possession against numbers were relatively average, however. Opponents shot 40% from the field when being guarded by him, and scored .929 points per possession — which ranked Vanterpool in the 38th percentile nationally.

An Unfiltered Look

As we try to do with all newcomers to Friartown, here are about four minutes of unfiltered footage of Vanterpool from late in the season. This film shows makes, misses, assists, and turnovers to give readers a realistic sense of what to expect next year.

The Final Verdict

In Vanterpool, Providence adds a versatile combo guard who could potentially play for two years in Friartown. He’s a terrific rebounder for his size, a considerable threat beyond the arc, and boasts very good numbers in the screen-and-roll game (73rd percentile as a pick and roll ball scorer/passer).

Vanterpool is not a high-flyer (he had six dunks last year), but figures to pair well with Dink Pate to give Hodgson two dangerous shooters on the perimeter — shooters who also bring a level of versatility.