High End: Cam Johnson Low End: Justin Jackson/Tyler Lydon Median outcome: Georges Niang Pros: Shooting, off-ball scoring, rebounding, size, feel Cons: Athleticism, shot creation Verdict: Alex Karaban has been a proven weapon on multiple championship caliber teams, but his limitations are finally highlighted now that he is playing in a weaker roster. His role on an NBA team is clear as a movement shooter off the wing while also scoring off ball through his movement and cutting. Karaban rebounds quite well and also gets a lot of blocks because of his instinctual feel on defense. Other than that, Karaban should stand a chance against guarding wings with his frame, but his lateral quickness definitely prevents him from being an ideal 3&D wing.
Alex Karaban
UConn Huskies
Senior
| HT/WT/WS | 6' 8", 230lbs |
| Age | 22 |
PTS
13.2
AST
2.4
REB
5.3
FG%
46.4
Big Board Rankings
Community Scouting Reports (26)
Daniel Finger
u/danielwyatt1451
#29
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Alex Karaban, 6'8, 230, SF/PF, UConn, Sr.
Comp: George Niang / Cedi Osman
Ceiling: Starter
Floor: Out of league
Last year's stats: PTS(14.3) REB(5.3) AST(2.8) BLK(1.5) STL(0.6) FG%(43.8) 3P%(34.7)
Very good shooter
He's a winner
Doesn't seem to be a leader
Is okay at creating his own shot
High IQ
Good on defense
Expectation: Out of the league; Might work his way onto a roster eventually
Daniel Finger
u/danielwyatt1451
#99
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IS PLAYING ANOTHER YEAR OF COLLEGE
Very good shooter
He's a winner
Doesn't seem to be a leader
Is okay at creating his own shot
High IQ
Good on defense
Comp: George Niang / Cedi Osman
Ceiling: Starter
Floor: Out of league
Expectation: Bench
What to Expect: Energy stretch forward coming off the bench
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Cooper Flagg Glazer
u/CooperFlaggfan
#47
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Strengths: Elite Floor spacer, High Basketball IQ, Good off ball movement, Performs well in spotlight,
Weaknesses: Athleticism, On ball Creation, Mid Range, Versatility, Ball Handling,
Role/3-and-D Forward, Ceiling/Quality Starter, Floor/Rotation, Expectation/Role Player, Position/F
ozzy
u/ozzy09680
#25
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Future NBA GM
u/TradeHub
#33
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Prospect score: Scoring = 7 Shooting = 7.5 Playmaking = 3 Rebounding = 5.5 Defense = 4 Athleticism = 3.5 BPM / 3 + WS% = 5 Consistency = 2 Total = 37.5 / 75
John Pikiell
u/jpikiell7
#42
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Glue guy that can handle the ball stretch and is a great catch and shoot guy. Not an athlete but has great size. Has always been a glue guy and has a very low ceiling. Worth a look in the second round as he knows his role offensively day one.
rasmus
u/rasmus
#31
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Alex Karaban is a great shooter and smart forward for UConn. He spaces the floor well and helps winning but isnt super athletic or a big creator. Could be a solid rotation guy in the NBA late first or second round.
MattyIce23
u/MattyIce23
#22
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Comp - Jake LaRavia Skilled stretch forward who understands spacing and team concepts. Can pass, shoot, and defend within structure. Projects as a high-IQ rotation piece.