D’Marcus Simonds
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 190
College: Georgia State
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 10/20/1997
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Good scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Prolific scorer
Decent playmaker
Adequate rebounder for a player his size
Decent defensive player
Solid athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Reluctant to take jumpers
Still needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can play too wildly on offense
Has limited experience against top competition
Not a point guard, but is undersized to play the two
Has a short wingspan
Summary:
D’Marcus Simonds is an athletic, combo guard that can score the basketball. He currently plays at a small school for Georgia State. He will likely need to significantly improve his playmaking skills as well as in the finer points of the game, but if he can consistently play well against top notch competition, he could quickly move up draft boards.
Links:
ESPN’s Article on NBA Draft Sleepers for 2018
Games Scouted:
11/17/17 Georgia State vs. Mississippi
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