How to Guard Jock Landale
Jock does most of his damage from at the rim (38.1% of his attempts) and is a genuine outside threat. The plan below is built from where he actually shoots this season.
Where Jock scores
Share of his 2025-26 field-goal attempts by zone, with how efficiently he finishes each. This is the map the game plan is built on.
The scouting report: how to defend Jock
Wall off the paint early
Jock takes 38.1% of his shots at the rim and finishes 64.1% there. Build the wall before he turns the corner and force the ball back out rather than meeting him at the cup.
Chase over screens
Jock is a real volume threat from deep (38.3% on 193 attempts, 35.2% of his shots). Go over ball screens, top-lock him off the ball, and never help off him on the perimeter.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you guard Jock Landale?
Wall off the paint early: Jock takes 38.1% of his shots at the rim and finishes 64.1% there. Build the wall before he turns the corner and force the ball back out rather than meeting him at the cup. Chase over screens: Jock is a real volume threat from deep (38.3% on 193 attempts, 35.2% of his shots). Go over ball screens, top-lock him off the ball, and never help off him on the perimeter.
What is Jock Landale's biggest weakness on offense?
Relative to the rest of his shot diet, Jock is least efficient on his mid-range attempts (32% on 25 shots this season). Steering him toward that shot, rather than the ones he makes at a high rate, is the statistical edge.
Is Jock Landale a good three-point shooter?
Jock has taken 193 three-pointers this season and made 74 of them (38.3%). That share of his offense (35.2% of his attempts) is what decides whether you chase him over screens or sag under them.
How many points per game does Jock Landale average?
Jock is averaging 10.6 points per game this season, along with 1.7 assists and 5.7 rebounds. Scoring volume is why he draws the defensive game plan on this page.
How to guard other players
Shot-profile and box-score figures reflect Jock Landale's 2025-26 season. Defensive recommendations are generated from that shot distribution and are teaching guidance, not a guarantee of outcome.