Allonzo Trier
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 205
College: Arizona
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 1/17/1996
2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 57
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Good shooter from all over the floor
Good scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Tremendous free throw generator
Very good free throw shooter
Prolific scorer
Decent playmaker
Solid athlete
Cons:
Can be a streaky shooter
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Tends to force the issue too much on offense
Needs to improve his rebounding
Struggles to guard quicker players
Does not collect many steals or blocks
May be a bit undersized to play the off-guard position
Has been suspended multiple times for PED use
Summary:
Allonzo Trier is an athletic swingman that excels at scoring the basketball, and he can make shots in many different ways. He is a good shooter and scorer that can do a variety of things to help his team, and he is also is an adequate playmaker that can pass and handle the basketball on offense.
Last year, he missed time as a result of testing positive for PEDs, but in his first game back, but he played very well after his return. This year, he was excelling as a junior prior to being suspended once again for testing positive for PED use. While that could potentially hamper his draft stock, Trier is a gifted scorer that can make shots in a variety of ways, as he could be a second round pick in 2018.
Links:
The Register-Guard’s Article Detailing Trier’s Absence Early This Season
Sports Illustrated Article on Allonzo Trier Being Cleared to Play
ESPN’s Article on Trier Being Suspended Again Due to PEDs
Games Scouted:
11/10/17 Arizona vs. Northern Arizona
12/21/17 Arizona vs. Connecticut
2/15/18 Arizona vs. Arizona State
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