Daniel Gafford
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 230
College: Arkansas
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 10/1/1998
2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 33
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2019 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 38 by the Chicago Bulls
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate low post scorer
Decent scorer off the dribble
Has very good hands
Very good rebounder
Adequate defensive player
Gifted shot blocker
Solid athlete
Has a really long wingspan
Cons:
Must expand upon his shooting range
Bad free throw shooter
Needs to improve his passing ability
May be fairly raw offensively
Struggles to defend out on the perimeter
Can be foul prone
May rely too much on his raw athleticism
Summary:
Daniel Gafford is an athletic big man who has seen his draft stock rise rapidly, and he could profile into a rim protector in the NBA.
So far, he has been quite effective in his role, as he can finish plays around the basket, rebound, and block shots. While he can be inconsistent in games, his skill set, combined with his athleticism and upside could make him a good candidate to be picked in the lottery in 2019.
Links:
247sports.com Article on Daniel Gafford
ESPN’s Article Mentioning Gafford Among Top 100 Prospects
ESPN’s Article on Gafford Returning to Arkansas
Games Scouted:
1/2/18 Arkansas vs. Mississippi State
1/30/18 Arkansas vs. Texas A&M
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