Big Board Rankings

Strengths

• "Possesses an impressive physical profile at 6-foot-6

• 213 pounds

• with a near 7-foot wingspan. Above average athlete whose strength and length give him good upside to grow into on both ends of the floor."

• "Unlimited range; spaces the floor by demanding a defense’s attention. Skilled shooter off screens who takes tight routes

• makes smart reads

• and has elite fundamentals from catch to release."

• "Comfortable shooting 3s off the dribble. He has a nice side step and stepback 3 with clean footwork."

• "Straight-line driver who is decisive attacking closeouts. With his size and strength

• he could develop into a good finisher."

• "Understands his role and excels within it. He’s a great screener

• executes plays

• takes smart shots

• and keeps the ball moving."

• "Competitive on-ball defender; with some improved fundamentals and athleticism

• he could become far more versatile."

• "Intelligent defender. Though he’s not a great athlete

• his positioning makes him a deterrent at the nail and around the rim."

• "Shooting

• shooting

• shooting; elite scorer from any distance and from any situation"

• "Capable defender with the benefit of good positional size"

• "3-and-D -type player with ability to develop into a more dynamic offensive player"

Areas to Improve

• "Played only 14 games due to a stress fracture in his foot. Team played a weak out-of-conference schedule

• limiting NBA scouts'' opportunities to evaluate him against quality competition."

• "Struggles finishing at the rim against length and contact. He’s not much of a leaper and is prone to getting his shot blocked or heavily altered."

• "Shot-creation ability: He lacks shake as a ball handler

• burst on drives

• and explosiveness in the paint."

• "Passing vision: He can make basic reads

• but he isn’t going to make any advanced plays or deliver the ball with precision."

• "Man-to-man defense needs work. He’s slow laterally and would struggle against speedy guards. Improving his pliability would help him."

• "Coming off foot injury that cut his season short at Vanderbilt"

• "Needs to improve as a shot creator; has potential but creating separation is not his strength"

• "Could be a defensive liability -- somewhat limited athletically and moves just OK laterally"

Traits

Scouting Sources

"Jonathan Givony", "Kevin O''Conner", "CBS Sports"