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:

2018 ESPN Draft Profile

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:

2/25/17 Arizona vs. UCLA