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• Athletically he is NBA ready

• Could be drafted this year but should go to a team that will give him chances to develop

• Great shooter, both with catch-and-shoot and off the dribble

• Good defense, good at using his length

• Not the best scorer inside of the arc

• Can be very streaky

• Amazing off-ball movement

• Comp: Dante Exum / Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

• Ceiling: Starter

• Floor: Out of league

• Expectation: Bench

• What to Expect: Subpar 3 and D wing

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NBA Comparison: Isaiah Joe / Donte Divincenzo

Byrd is not an NBA Ready Prospect which make him hard to pick as a Junior. However, his intangibles are strong and his potential skillset fall ideally for a role player in a Motion offense. Projecting into the NBA he functions in a Donte Divincenzo type role, however he just has not shot nearly at that level yet. He's a solid, smart defender so you can live with him not really being a sniper like that.

Rounding out his offensive game, He's a 6'7 but plays like a SG. He's a smart secondary passer and moves without the ball well. His fluidity as an athlete make you feel like he could develop an on ball game but his handle is just very loose and turnover prone. The moves exist in his bag but they just aren't tight enough to execute at the NBA level right now.

Ultimately, it depends what type of shooter he becomes. His stroke is smooth, but the release is a little bit low. However, he was a very good free throw shooter. If you pair improved shooting with his handle tightening, you kind of a Divincenzo-esque role player with a little more length. But again, these are stretches for a guy who shot 30% from 3 though many were movement shots.

Good chance he simply flames out of the league, but there is potential for a really effective role player, and if everything breaks right is playing a good chunk of important playoff minutes or even starting for teams.

Pro Comp: Troy Brown Jr.

Guy who can defend on the perimiter, switch onto bigs at times, and also can knock down 3's at a high clip. I dont think he'll ever be a star, but he should be a guy getting mins off the bench.

• Stands big with a 6’10” wingspan

• Weak 30% 3p shooting

• Clunky shot

• Would fit well in a half court offense being able to swing the rock

• He is known as a shooter apparently but had a down year

• Most comparable shot is to Caleb Martin

• With his large size he is able to grab rebounds

• Size wise he has the height of a guard and the length of a wing

• Defensively is very sound and will be drafted for it

• He can be molded into a 3 and D if his 3p consistency rises

• Has phenomenal hands that are able to poke and jump passing lanes

A 3&D project that won’t require high draft capital. Very reminiscent of a Caleb Martin with his shot and length. His shot isn’t exactly as clunky as it first came off just very unconventional. He is not a fantastic finisher as he seems to fade away from contact if he can. Defensively this is his strong suit as he find himself getting lots of steals and blocks. He has very good instincts jumping passing lanes and attacking the weak side of turned around ball carriers. Overall a fun project offensively and worth the 2nd round capital.

21- Miles Byrd (San Diego State, SF)- S: scoring or not, always trying on defense, good at being part of getting deflections, a good defender, a willing consistent passer, he sees as a good play before it happens

W: Inconsistent offense player