Big Board Rankings

Strengths

• "Knockdown 3-point shooter with an effortless release from deep range. Gonzaga ran actions to get him spot-up 3s as if he were a wing. He’s not a threat off the dribble

• but he can pick-and-pop or run off a flare screen."

• "Excellent ambidextrous finisher around the rim; he has a feel for finding open spaces to avoid getting blocked

• putting English on the ball off the glass."

• "High-IQ player who can fit into any offense. He knows when to cut

• relocate off the ball

• and how to make the smart pass. Also capable of beating mismatches in the post

• a valuable skill considering how often defenses switch."

• "Instinctive passer who reads the play before it happens; he’ll catch the ball then immediately fire a bull''s-eye pass to get teammates open. In the NBA

• he could feast in the pick-and-roll because he can shoot

• finish

• and pass."

• "Physical man-to-man defender who battles in the paint and moves well laterally on the perimeter."

• "Alert team defender who rotates well

• communicates

• and puts himself in proper position to help."

• "Stretch big man who can knock down 3s"

• "Above-average passer for his size"

• "Consistent finisher in the paint"

Areas to Improve

• "Endured a litany of injuries and surgeries at Gonzaga

• including knee surgery

• a torn ligament in his foot

• a stress fracture in his ankle

• a hip pointer

• and sprained ankles."

• "Lost some of his mobility defending on the perimeter due to his injuries."

• "Not an effective rebounder for his size."

• "Underwhelming athlete: He’s not a threatening rim protector due to his lack of length and verticality."

• "Already 22 and has an injury history"

• "Probably not quick enough to play the four"

• "Likely peaks as a bench big in the NBA due to average rebounding and shot-blocking productivity"

Traits

Scouting Sources

"Kevin O''Conner", "CBS Sports"