Julian Strawther can do it all on the court. He’s a mistake-free wing player that is ideal for an NBA roster. He might not do anything at an elite level but he’s league ready in every aspect. He was integral to the success of Gonzaga over the last couple of years. He was utilized as a shooter and slasher that could work on and off of the ball. He’s a great floor spacer who’s continued to progress every year in college. He is extremely reliable and can hit shots when he needs to make them. In the NCAA tournament, he was the go-to option to attempt the crucial shots and he delivered. He doesn’t shy away from the moment and this was clear in his game versus UCLA when he hit the clutch three at the end of the game and out-hustled his opponents to will wins. He really is a deep threat with legit NBA range. Gonzaga had him move off the ball all around the perimeter before locating a nice position. He’s an effective catch-and-shoot threat that should translate exceptionally at the next level from the perimeter. Teams can run him as a spacer in the pick-and-roll because of his exceptional touch. He works really well off of screens and he moves across the floor efficiently. He causes defenders to switch in a calculated manner that gets him open. This ability to find his spots despite primarily working off of the ball speaks a lot about how Gonzaga is coached but also about how he can conduct these plays wherever he’s asked to hover around the court. He also thrived as an off-ball cutter. He makes really sneaky drives to the basket and it’s clear he seeks out sneaky lanes to attack at. He finds mismatches and players to attack so that he can take advantage of his above-average athleticism. His vertical isn’t something that pops out on film but when he does use it it’s clear he’s a next-level athlete that won’t struggle in the league. He’s a physical player that can push to get to his position and even when he encounters a battle he can find a solution. His floater and mid-range game are legitimate options that work really well for him. He is very crafty and can get to his spot for a basket quickly. His offensive versatility and ability to score points without needing an on-ball role is really appealing and will be something teams will value a lot. He isn’t someone that will handle a lot of handling opportunities but he’s a nice connective passer. He doesn’t get assists but he isn’t a guy that turns the ball over. Defensively he proved that he is capable. He doesn’t put up very big defensive numbers and he isn’t the type of guy you are going to rely on for a lot of on-ball reps but he is a good team defender. He makes the right switches and reads to be an effective off-ball defender. He tries his best to block off passing lanes and shut down smaller players that are more shifty than him. The defensive impact he makes will mostly be on the perimeter because I'm unsure of how he will hold up physically against larger players in the paint. He has the size and length to contain wings well and should be a good player to have roam behind the arc covering three-point shooters. He stays aware of what’s going on around him and should be able to keep up with NBA pacing. He goes up to battle for rebounds despite being on the leaner side. He attacks the offensive and defensive glass at all times. He has a very high motor which is something a competitive playoff team can expect to keep going. The team that takes him is getting that plug-in piece that can impact a team on both sides of the court in key ways. Being a hustle player that can space the floor off of the ball is what a lot of teams look for in the wing position. Julian will be a valuable asset that is currently flying under the radar due to what might not be viewed as big production but I see his role as highly scalable for the next level.

Clutch shooter who works well off-ball, knows how to be effective in a motion offense, and has the length to be effective on defense. Never developed into more of an on-ball threat, but was effective and hit a lot of clutch shots for Gonzaga.

Big time, effective shooter at Gonzaga Solid, fluid touch in the lane once he gets to his spots Really bulky, stiff frame for a shooting wing/forward Effective mid-range player, pure form Worked really well off screens in Gonzaga, versatile offensive piece Solid footwork to get his shot up, understands how to block out defenders in space Bit of an older prospect who didn’t get much time in the earlier stages of his collegiate career By no means a defensive prospect, very unseasoned and uncomfortable Not a physical driver and contact finisher, just gets dominated as he challenges the rim, especially against bigs Fluid and stable ball-handler, looks in his element Not the most intelligent off-ball defender, doesn’t “pistol”, always a bit off of his assignment, over helps Very poorly reactive to fakes and jabs, kills him at the point of attack Not an athletic player at all, can’t convert 1v1, laterally move and keep himself square with defender Has to cock his head back to see the rim whilst driving, inefficient move Clutch shooting, came up big, was unstoppable force Has some solid triple threat moves to create enough space from deep A bit handsy on defense, leans into player with body Really solid and relaxed float game Threat at all times from deep, in transition, off-balanced, etc. Strawther can drain it Literally has unlimited range. Would shoot 30% from Half-Court if nobody guarded him Came up so big in March Madness (specifically against UCLA), saved the team’s season with Clutch shot[s] Had bad misses when got too confident So fluid off-the-catch, gets his feet set fires with his pure form Short wingspan, doesn’t help when contesting shots vertically Gonzaga junior, took a couple years for Julian to become Timme’s “robin” Slow feet can’t keep up laterally with guards, moves to far back after separation moves, takes a while to recover Not a bad positional rebounder Quick release that can be so deadly immediately off-the-catch, gets his feet set pre-catch and shoots in a split second. Tough to guard Shooting translates to the free throw line