D.J. Steward
Updated on 7/31/21. Written by Alan Lu.
2021 rankings were finalized on 7/29/21.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 162
College: Duke
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 10/2/2001
2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 69
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Handles the ball well
Solid rebounder for his size
Decent defender
Good athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Does not draw enough free throws
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can play too wildly on offense
Can have lapses defensively
Not a true point guard, but is undersized to play the two
Summary:
D.J. Steward is an athletic, energetic combo guard that excels at attacking the hoop to score the basketball, and he also is an active defender that can get plenty of steals for his team. He will need to improve his jump shot and show that he can effectively run the point at higher levels. Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2021 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s 2021 NBA Mock Draft
The NBA’s 2021 NBA Draft Combine Player Measurements
Games Scouted:
11/25/19 Whitney Young vs. Morgan Park
12/1/20 Duke vs. Michigan State
12/8/20 Duke vs. Illinois
1/23/21 Duke vs. Louisville
2/6/21 Duke vs. North Carolina
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