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Utah State
Sam Merrill

Utah State

Senior
HT/WT/WS6' 5", 205lbs

Big Board Rankings


Strengths

  • "Excellent 3-point shooter"

  • "Solid ball-handler"

  • "Can play either guard spot"

Areas to Improve

  • "Limited athleticism"

  • "Already 24 years old"

  • "An average defender"

Scouting Sources


"CBS Sports"

Community Scouting Reports (2)


Lenny Parsons
u/leoparso

#58

RANK


Already 24. 41% on 6.8 last yr. 42% on 5.8 career GREAT shooter. Can get his shot off dribble because of his quick and deadly release. May have trouble creating space in nba PNR instincts. 1.03 PPP on jumpers off dribble, 9th! Luka style outside. Step ya back for days. 48.7% middis 19/39 45.1% on catch and shoot jumpers, 15th Potential as a movement shooter - 47% & 44% last two years off screens. SUPERB footwork. 89% career FT, 5.6 Att last 2 yr 3.9/1.6 AST/TO Ratio - 2.5 - 28th overall Sound for college. Above average passer at 2. Patient. Heavy feet, probably obvious attack point in NBA game Bad off screens. Not explosive but competent finisher. Will struggle against length. Secondary playmaker.



Analysis done by @leoparso. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
Dashiell Decker
u/dashielldecker

#50

RANK


Strengths -Three-Point Shooting -Off Ball Movement/Footwork -Craftiness -IQ -Playmaking

Weaknesses -Athleticism/Physicality -Lateral Quickness -Defensive Concerns -First Step/Space Creation -Age

Projection: Mid/Late 2nd Round - Undrafted

Player Comp: Luke Kennard

Ceiling: Key Bench Player Floor: G-League



Analysis done by @dashielldecker. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.