Armel Traore
Updated on 10/6/22. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 210
Country: France
Professional Team: Metropolitans 92
Classification: International ‘03
Birthdate: 1/23/2003
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Has shown an improved outside shot recently
Decent rebounder for his size
Adequate defender that can get steals
Solid athlete
Cons:
Can be reluctant to take outside shots
Needs to improve his shooting
Can display spotty shot selection
Needs to improve his ball handling, can be turnover prone
Can be undisciplined defensively
Summary:
Armel Traore is an athletic combo forward that currently plays for Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 in the French League. He has played well in a reserve role off the bench so far early in the season, and he could project into a 3 and D role in the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Eurobasket Profile
Games Scouted:
9/30/22 Metropolitans 92 vs. Le Portel
10/4/22 Metropolitans 92 vs. G-League Ignite
10/6/22 Metropolitans 92 vs. G-League Ignite
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