Darius Bazley
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 196
Country: USA (Cincinnati, OH)
Professional Team: N/A
Classification: Non-College U.S. Prospect
Birthdate: 6/12/2000
2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 34
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2019 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 23 by the Utah Jazz (rights traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder via Memphis Grizzlies)
Pros:
Fairly good scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter
Adequate low post scorer
Decent playmaker
Solid rebounder
Adequate defensive player that can block shots
Good athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
Can be reluctant to take jumpers
May have a slow release
Can be a bit turnover prone
Can have lapses defensively
Does not collect many steals
Can be foul prone
Needs to add strength
Summary:
Darius Bazley is an athletic, combo forward that may have a variety of skills on both ends of the floor. Currently, he projects to be a high-energy defensive specialist that could be an excellent rebounder.
He will need to continue to develop his skill set on offense. Recently, he has decided to not play in the G-League to focus on training for the 2019 NBA Draft, and he has missed a full season of basketball, but his talent and upside could perhaps allow him to be a first round pick on draft day.
Links:
The Athletic Reporting Bazley Will Not Play in the G-League
Games Scouted:
1/23/18 Princeton High vs. Lakota East
3/28/18 2018 McDonald’s All-American Game
5/16/19 NBA Draft Combine Scrimmage Game
5/17/19 NBA Draft Combine Scrimmage Game
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