Ali Ali
Created on 3/18/24. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 205
College: Akron
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 3/8/2001
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker
Good athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his rebounding
Can be undisciplined defensively
Limited experience against top competition
Must get stronger
Summary:
Ali Ali is a very athletic swingman that is currently playing for Akron. He is having a solid senior season this year, and he helped lead them to get to the 2024 NCAA Tournament. He can score the basketball in a variety of ways and has the tools to be an effective defender, but he will need to improve his jump shot and be a more disciplined defender in games. He is a versatile player that could project into a 3 and D role at the NBA level.
Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3/16/24 Akron-Kent State Game via Shaquille Bryant
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