Bennie Boatwright
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 220
College: USC
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 7/13/1996
2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 88
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Fairly good shooter, especially from deep
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Adequate scorer in the post
Good free throw shooter
Adequate playmaker
Good athlete
Good size to play multiple positions
Cons:
Can struggle to score in traffic
Streaky shooter
Needs to improve his passing ability
Needs to improve his rebounding
Has short arms
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not an elite shot blocker
Can be too inconsistent in games
Has missed considerable time due to a knee injury
Summary:
Bennie Boatwright is an athletic big man that can play all three frontcourt positions. He possess an intriguing set of skills, and he could be a second round pick in 2019.
He possesses a unique skill package, as he is a versatile scorer that can make shots from anywhere on the floor, and he also has the potential to develop into a rim protector at the next level.On the other hand, he can be quite inconsistent at times. But regardless, Boatwright may have the skills to be a good player in the NBA.
Links:
ESPN’s Article on Boatwright’s Knee Injury
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