Christian Koloko
Updated on 8/27/22. Written by Alan Lu.
2022 Rankings were finalized on 6/23/22.
Height: 7-1
Weight: 230
College: Arizona
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 6/20/2000
2022 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 23
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2022 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 33 by the Toronto Raptors
Pros:
Adequate low post scorer
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker his size
Solid rebounder
Decent defender
Very good shot blocker
Very good athlete
Good motor
Has good hands
Cons:
Needs to improve his face-up game
Needs to extend his shooting range
Can struggle to score in traffic
Can be too passive on offense
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
May be fairly raw offensively
Can be undisciplined defensively
Summary:
Christian Koloko is a very athletic, energetic center that could project to be a solid rim protector in the NBA. He can finish plays above the rim, and he is also a good rebounder and shot blocker. He will need to expand upon his game offensively, but aside from that, he had a very good junior season. Currently, he projects to go in the late first to the second round range for the 2022 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Games Scouted:
2/15/19 Sierra Canyon vs. Centennial
11/19/21 Arizona vs. Wichita State
1/20/22 Arizona vs. Stanford
1/25/22 Arizona vs. UCLA
3/20/22 Arizona vs. TCU
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