Antonio Blakeney
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 175
College: LSU
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 10/4/1996
2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 88
Prospect Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter from all over the floor
Excels at scoring on the move
Handles the ball well for a player his size
Decent rebounder for a player his size
Gifted athlete
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Can struggle to score in traffic
Can be prone to hoisting up questionable shots
Needs to improve his passing ability
Can have lapses defensively
Must add strength
Not a true point guard, but is undersized to play the two
Can be too inconsistent in games
Summary:
Antonio Blakeney is a very athletic, score first combo guard that possesses very good physical tools, as he may possess plenty of upside as a prospect for the NBA.
He can score in a variety of ways, but he can tend to be inconsistent in knocking down shots. He will also need to improve his playmaking and defensive skills significantly. Right now, he may project to be a potential second round pick for the upcoming draft.
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