Darnell Brodie

Created on 3/22/24.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-10
Weight: 275
College: Drake
Classification: Sixth-Year Senior
Birthdate: Unknown

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted

Pros:

Decent low post scorer
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker for his size
Solid rebounder
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Has good strength

Cons:

Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his face-up game
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not an elite athlete
Limited experience against top competition
Relative unknown commodity

Summary:

Darnell Brodie is a strong, mobile center that played for Drake this past season, and he helped lead them to get to the 2024 NCAA Tournament. He had a solid showing as he had 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks in his team’s loss to Washington State in the first round of the tournament. He’ll need to expand his skill set offensively, but he is a big, physical presence that could project to be a rotational big man in the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile

Games Scouted:
3/21/24 Drake vs. Washington State

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