Bol Bol

Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.

Height: 7-3
Weight: 230
College: Oregon
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 11/16/1999

2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 10
Projected Draft Range: Lottery​
2019 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 44 by the Miami Heat (rights traded to the Denver Nuggets)

Pros:

Strong finisher around the basket
Fairly good shooter, has stretch big potential
Adequate low post scorer
Decent scorer off the dribble
Good free throw shooter
Adequate playmaker for his size
Solid rebounder
Good defensive player
Excellent shot blocker
Quite mobile for a player his size
Has a long wingspan

Cons:

Can miss shots wildly around the basket
Not an elite ball handler
Can play too wildly on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Needs to add strength
Missed most of the season due to a foot injury

Summary:

Bol Bol is a very tall, skilled center that could project to be a lottery pick in 2019.  He can knock down shots from all over the floor, and he is also a very good rebounder and shot blocker.  There have been some questions about his motor, but with a strong season, he could end up going in the top 5 on draft day.

Links:

DraftExpress Profile

RealGM Profile

NBADraft.Net Profile

Tankathon Profile

DraftSite.com Profile

D1 Circuit Profile

CBS Sports’ Article on Bol Bol’s Season-Ending Foot Injury

Games Scouted:
11/15/18 Oregon vs. Iowa

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