Day’Ron Sharpe
Updated on 7/31/2021. Written by Alan Lu.
2021 rankings were finalized on 7/29/21.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 255
College: North Carolina
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 11/6/2001
2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 39
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2021 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 29 by the Phoenix Suns
(Rights traded to the Brooklyn Nets)
Pros:
Solid low post scorer
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker
Very good rebounder
Fairly good defender
Solid athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his outside shot
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Can have lapses defensively
Not an elite shot blocker
Summary:
Day’Ron Sharpe is an athletic, energetic big man that could project to be a solid rim protector in the NBA. He is a strong finisher around the basket, and he excels at scoring in the paint. Plus, he is also a solid rebounder and defender that can protect the paint for his team. He will need to work on his face-up game and passing ability, but his ability to make plays on both ends of the court could enable him to be a second round pick in the 2021 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Games Scouted:
12/30/19 Montverde Academy vs. The Patrick School
12/1/20 North Carolina vs. Stanford
12/2/20 North Carolina vs. Texas
12/8/20 North Carolina vs. Iowa
1/26/21 North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh
2/6/21 North Carolina vs. Duke
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