Axel Bouteille
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 190
Country: France
Professional Team: Elan-Chalon
Classification: International ’95
Birthdate: 4/14/1995
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Very good shooter from all over the floor
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Very good free throw shooter
Adequate playmaker
Moves well off the ball on offense
Adequate rebounder
Adequate defensive player
Smart player that has a good feel for the game
Rock solid motor
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Struggles to score in traffic
Not an elite ball handler
May struggle to guard quicker players
Does not collect many steals or blocks
Only an average athlete
Needs to add strength
Summary:
Axel Bouteille is a smart, skilled swingman that can shoot and score the basketball in a variety of ways, and he has been quite productive for his team overseas. Though he may only have average gifts, he is a good offensive player that has a high basketball IQ, and he could project into being a shooting specialist in the NBA.
Links:
Games Scouted:
1/4/17 Elan Chalon vs. Gaziantep
If you use any portion of this material, please credit NBA Scouting Live.