Brian Bowen
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 190
Country: USA (Saginaw, MI)
Professional Team: Sydney Kings
Classification: Non-College U.S. Prospect
Birthdate: 10/2/1998
2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 66
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Fairly good shooter from all over the floor
Decent scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on the move
Decent playmaker
Moves fairly well off the ball on offense
Good rebounder
Adequate defensive player
Good shot blocker for a player his size
Solid athlete
Good motor
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Not an elite ball handler
Can play too wildly on offense
Can have lapses defensively
Must get stronger
Summary:
Brian Bowen is a skilled swingman that can shoot and defend when he is on the court. He will need to be more consistent in games as well as look to pass more, but he is a talented player that possesses intriguing offensive skills.
However, he was not declared eligible to play as he ended up missing a full season of basketball this past year. After having played a year in the NBL, Bowen is a talented player that could end up being a likely second round pick in 2019.
Links:
ESPN’s Article on Bowen Being Suspended Indefinitely
ESPN’s Article on Bowen Enrolling at South Carolina
Courier Journal’s Article on Bowen Out of the Draft
ESPN’s Article on Bowen Joining Sydney Kings of the NBL
Games Scouted:
4/1/17 La Lumiere (HS) vs. Montverde (HS)
5/16/19 NBA Draft Combine Scrimmage Game
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