6’3 Guard
19 Years Old (Turns 20 on June 24th)
North Laurel HS, Currently Playing for Kentucky
12.5 PPG - 4.1 RPG - 4.5 APG - 2.5 SPG - 0.7 BPG - 2.0 TOPG (28.9 MPG - 33 GP)
54% on 8.0 FGA - 52% on 4.4 3PA - 83% on 2.0 FTA
My Draft Position - Top 7 Pick
*These are my raw, and condensed, scouting report notes from watching multiple games throughout the season*
ARCHETYPE/POTENTIAL ROLE
Looks to be a combo guard that has the skills for either position, even if his height may not be prototypical for an off the ball guard. His shooting gravity, perhaps the highest in the entire class, more than makes up for that when you consider the value he will provide as a floor spacer and ball mover. Will also be able to take on ball reps where he can run the team, get the ball where it needs to go and has upside as a true creator. If you believe in his ability to be a primary creator, in a starting unit, that would drastically raise the ceiling of his NBA value. He combines this with very intriguing defensive value to guard both backcourt positions, although probably not at a “lockdown” level, and be an absolute disruptor with his defensive playmaking skills. You will be hard pressed to find another perimeter defender that combines the hand activity and accuracy with the basketball feel and elite jump shot contesting that he has.
OFFENSE
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