Ajdin Penava
Page updated as of 4/10/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 215
College: Marshall
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 3/11/1997
2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 82
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Fairly good scorer off the dribble
Decent shooter off the catch
Decent playmaker for a player his size
Fairly good rebounder
Fairly good defensive player
Solid shot blocker
Better than advertised athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his low post game
Can be a bit foul prone
Can be quite foul prone
Struggles to guard stronger players
Not an elite athlete
Relative late bloomer
Relative unknown commodity
Summary:
Ajdin Penava is a little known big man from Bosnia and Herzegovina that has been having a very productive junior season for Marshall.
He’s an athletic big man that can finish plays around the basket to get scores, and he is also a good passer for a player his size. Penava was instrumental in helping Marshall get a surprising upset win over WIchita State, as he could be a player to keep an eye on in the future.
Links:
Sports Illustrated Article on the NCAA Tournament
Games Scouted:
3/16/18 Marshall vs. Wichita State
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