Bruce Brown

Page updated as of 4/10/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.

Height: 6-5

Weight: 195

College: Miami (Fl)

Classification: Sophomore

Birthdate: 8/15/1996

2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 39

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round

​2018 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 42 by the Detroit Pistons

Pros:

Very good scorer off the dribble

Decent shooter from all over the floor

Excels at scoring on the move

Adequate playmaker

Good rebounder

Good defensive player that can get steals

Gifted athlete

Terrific motor

Can play either backcourt position

Cons:

Streaky shooter

Struggles to shoot on the move

Can struggle to finish plays in traffic

Can be too passive on offense

Can play too wildly on offense

Can have lapses defensively

Missed considerable time due to a foot injury

Summary:

Bruce Brown is an athletic, combo guard that could potentially excel as a two-way player in the NBA.  He has been having a very good freshman season, as he is a versatile scorer that can play either backcourt position.

Also, he is a high-motor player that rebounds and defends well, and he has seen his draft stock rise considerably.  With his skill set, he could potentially end up being a good value pick in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft.​

Links:

DraftExpress Profile

RealGM Profile

Tankathon Profile

DraftSite Profile

NBADraft.Net Profile

2018 ESPN Draft Profile

ESPN’s Article on Brown’s Foot Injury

Games Scouted:

2/18/17 Miami (Fl) vs. Clemson

3/17/17 Miami (Fl) vs. Michigan State

1/7/18 Miami (Fl) vs. Florida State

1/15/18 Miami (Fl) vs. Duke

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