Ryan Dunn had quickly become one of the most underrated prospects in this draft despite being a pretty well known name among draft circles. I am not saying this lightly; I think he is the most skilled defender we have seen in a draft class since Mattise Thybulle. He is an incredibly smart and versatile defender who has been able to guard almost every position at the college level. I think we throw around the idea that a player can guard 1-5 way too often, but Dunn may be one of the few players who can actually fit that descriptions. He has the speed and screen navigation to give most smaller guards a hard time, while also having the strength and vertical e athleticism to give bigger players a hard time around the rim. He also is an excellent off-ball defender. He doesn’t get caught ball watching, plays great help defense, and has fantastic hands that earned him a lot of blocks and steals. I am comfortable saying that Ryan Dunn has all defense first team potential, and I wouldn’t be shocked at all if he won multiple DPOY’s during his career. The questions start to arise with his offense, which I think gets over hated. He isn’t a great shooter or ball handler at this stage, but he is a really good cutter and had the ability to finish around the rim. I also think there is potential for his shot to improve. His mechanics are already pretty solid. Giving him NBA level training for his shooting could do wonders for him. Even if he never develops his shot to be more than league average, he is still going to be one of the best wing defenders in the NBA day one, and he will have an immediate role on a team because of that. He is legitimately one of the best wing defenders we’ve seen in the last decade, and he definitely should be a lottery pick on draft night. I understand the concerns with him, but it will be very hard for me to have him much lower than this on my big board.

Shades of — Herb Jones, Jaden McDaniels, A smidge of Aaron Gordon

Best team fits — Portland, San Antonio, Charlotte, Sacramento

Elite elite defender, he’s versatile, super athletic, and an incredible rim protector. His defense is pretty much the only thing getting him drafted this high. If he can be passable or even above average on offense, he’s going to be a very strong player for many years. Problem is his shooting is a big weakness. He can get to the rim a bit and he’s a good cutter, so if he can become a good play finisher, I’ll feel good about his outlook in the pros.

Taller Matisse Thybulle

Ryan Dunn - Virginia (PF - HT: 6’8” - WING: - WT: 215 - A: )

- The best defender in the class, can guard all 5 positions
- Tons of blocks and steals
- Close to a zero on offense right now. An off-ball forward who doesn’t shoot, drive, pass, or screen very well. Just not involved and I’m not sure he’ll be able to stay on the floor due to that.
- His 3pt shot looks good but rarely goes in. Could definitely improve - it’s not like it’s broken - but rn he’s under 20% from 3.
- He CAN drive and get to the rim. I want to see him use his athleticism and strength there way more.
- Great athlete and good in transition.
- Hustles, dives for balls, solid rebounder.
- Shades of Evan Mobley, Jonathan Isaac, Jaden McDaniels, Jabari Smith Jr, Jarred Vanderbilt, small Nic Claxton
- Best fit: anywhere with a stretch 5 like MIN, IND, BOS, OKC, POR, SAS
- Worst fit: anywhere that can’t hide his lack of shooting - San Antonio, Detroit, Toronto

Poste(s) : SF

Âge : 21 ans

Taille : 2m03

Stats : 8.1pts, 6.9reb, 0.8ast, 1.2stl, 2.3blk

Adresse : 55%fg, 20%3pt, 53%ft

Dunn c'est le néant offensivement (...) bien que gros dunkeur. En revanche, il se démarque par son niveau élite en défense sur l'homme. Rôle de "tueur de stars" tout trouvé pour lui en NBA, son développement en attaque (qui devra sans doute passer par une meilleure lecture off-ball) en fera soit un remplaçant energizer pour de courtes séquences, soit un titulaire d'impact aux missions strictement défensives dans une équipe déjà fournie en supers attaquants.

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Um dos melhores defensores das últimas classes e ao mesmo tempo um completo nulo no ataque, se for desenvolvido pode ser um steal.

Comparação: Herb Jones, Jaden McDaniels, OG Anunoby

Strengths:

Incredible Defender

Very Athletic

Good Rebounder

Solid Finisher

Weaknesses:

Bad Shooter

Poor Ball Handle

Player Comparison: Matisse Thybulle

I really want to like Ryan Dunn, just his offensive ability is not there. I do think if he gets drafted to the right team they can find an off ball fit for him to be at least a little bit impactful offensively, but if you're asking him to take over 5 self created shots a game, there will be issues.

Dunn primarily worked in the post, which makes sense considering his 20.0% 3P%, and he, for the most part, knew how to take advantage of his matchups. More often than not he thought he was more capable than he actually was, and that led to a lot of missed opportunities. I do think as a SF or PF, using him in an extended dunker's spot could be beneficial. He is extremely athletic, and can make defenses pay for ball watching.

Now defensively, he's about a sure of a thing as you can get. At the very least you are getting a + defender, that has the potential to guard 1-4, if not 1-5. His defensive instincts are some of the best I have scouted, granted in a short time period, but his ability is incredible.

Ceiling: Draymond Green Floor: Tony Snell/Matisse Thybulle Comparison: 1989 Scottie Pippen

Favorite Fits:

1. Phoenix Suns

2. Cleveland Cavaliers

3. Denver Nuggets