Anfernee McLemore
Updated as of 11/21/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2020 rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 220
College: Auburn
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 6/18/1998
2020 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 100
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Excels at scoring on the move
Decent low post scorer
Good rebounder
Adequate defender
Good shot blocker
Good athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
May struggle to consistently create his own shot
Needs to improve his shooting
Can be too reluctant to take jumpers
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Needs to improve his passing ability
Can be too passive on offense
Can struggle to guard quicker players
Can be quite foul prone
May be in between forward positions
Summary:
Anfernee McLemore is an athletic, high-motor combo forward that could project to be a defensive specialist in the NBA. He had a relatively solid sophomore season, but he’s had his ups and downs throughout his collegiate career. Regardless, he is a prospect that has an interesting skill set, as he has the ability to make threes and block shots, and in a favorable scenario, he could find a way to make a team’s roster in the NBA.
Links:
YouTube via Highlight Nation’s Highlights of the Auburn-Georgia Game
YouTube via Highlight Nation’s Highlights of the Auburn-Vanderbilt Game
Games Scouted:
12/22/18 Auburn vs. Murray State
3/29/19 Auburn vs. North Carolina
1/4/20 Auburn vs. Mississippi State
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