Boo Buie
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180
College: Northwestern
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 12/7/1999
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter
Can post up smaller players
Solid playmaker
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Inconsistent shooter
Can have lapses defensively
Only an average athlete
A bit undersized for his position
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Summary:
Boo Buie is a skilled point guard that plays for Northwestern. He helped his team get to the 2023 NCAA Tournament. While he may not have overwhelming athleticism, his ability to run the point and ability to make shots in a variety of ways could allow him to compete for a backup point guard role at the NBA level.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s Article on Dick Vitale’s 2024 Preseason All-American Teams
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3/10/23 Northwestern-Penn State Game via Big Ten Network
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3/18/23 Northwestern-UCLA Game via March Madness
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