Bam Adebayo
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 245
College: Kentucky
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 7/18/1997
2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 22
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2017 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 14 by the Miami Heat
Pros:
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate low post scorer
Decent playmaker
Sets good screens for his team on offense
Good rebounder
Adequate defensive player
Gifted shot blocker
Terrific athlete
Cons:
Must expand upon his shooting range
Can miss shots wildly around the basket
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Does not always catch passes
May struggle more to defend out on the perimeter
Can pick up quick fouls
Summary:
Bam Adebayo is a very athletic, big man that could be a solid rim protector at the next level. He is a good inside scorer that can aptly score on a lot of hustle plays, and he also is a very good rebounder and shot blocker. He may need to improve upon the finer points of the game, but he is an intriguing prospect that could likely be a first round pick in 2017.
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Games Scouted:
11/15/16 Kentucky vs. Michigan State
12/17/16 Kentucky vs. North Carolina
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