Ben Vander Plas
Updated as of 8/20/21. Scouting report written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 232
College: Ohio
Classification: Redshirt Senior
Birthdate: 9/19/1998
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Fairly good shooter
Decent low post scorer
Solid playmaker
Fairly adept at collecting steals
Cons:
Does not draw enough free throws
Needs to improve his rebounding
Only an average athlete
Has limited experience against top competition
Summary:
Ben Vander Plas is a skilled big man that can shoot and score the basketball. He is currently having a solid junior season, and he helped lead Ohio to an impressive first-round win over Virginia in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Currently, he projects to be a borderline second round candidate for the 2022 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
Ohio Basketball Bio
Games Scouted:
3/20/21 Ohio vs. Virginia
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