Armando Bacot

Updated on 2/7/24. Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-10
Weight: 245
College: North Carolina
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 3/6/2000

Projected Draft Range: 2^nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Decent low post scorer
Excels at scoring on hustle plays
Tremendous rebounder
Adequate defender
Solid shot blocker
Above average athlete
Solid motor

Cons:

Needs to improve his face-up game
Must extend upon his shooting range
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Struggles to guard quicker players
Not an elite athlete

Summary:

Armando Bacot is a strong, mobile big man that could project to be a rotational big man in the NBA. He can score in the post, and he also is a very good rebounder. He has the potential to excel as an interior defender, but he will need to improve his focus and defend better on a consistent basis. He also will need to improve his face-up game. He had a very good junior season in which he helped lead his team to the 2022 NCAA National Championship game. He is having a very good season this year, and he is currently a second round prospect for the 2024 draft.

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