David McCormack

Updated as of 6/26/2022, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2022 Rankings were finalized on 6/23/22.

Height: 6-10
Weight: 265
College: Kansas
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 7/2/1999

2022 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 88
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Solid finisher around the basket
Solid low post scorer
Excels at scoring on the move
Sets solid screens for his teammates on offense
Good rebounder
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Has very good strength

Cons:

Needs to improve his face-up game
Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Struggles to guard quicker players
Not an elite shot blocker
Lacks elite lateral quickness
Did not see much playing time in his first two seasons

Summary:

David McCormack is a strong, mobile big man that excels at scoring around the basket, and he also rebounds the ball well.  He had his ups and downs over the years, but he had a good senior season this year that culminated with him having a fantastic performance in his team’s Final Four win over Villanova, and a solid showing in his team’s championship game win over North Carolina.  Currently, he projects to be a borderline second round candidate in the 2022 draft.

Links:

RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile

Games Scouted:

3/28/18 2018 McDonald’s All-American Game
2/23/19 Kansas vs. Texas Tech
11/5/19 Kansas vs. Duke
1/8/20 Kansas vs. Iowa State
11/26/20 Kansas vs. Gonzaga
1/25/22 Kansas vs. Texas Tech
3/27/22 Kansas vs. Miami (Fl)
4/2/22 Kansas vs. Villanova
4/4/22 Kansas vs. North Carolina

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