De’Aaron Fox
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 176
College: Kentucky
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 12/20/1997
2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 5
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2017 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 5 by the Sacramento Kings
Pros:
Strong scorer on the break
Gifted scorer off the dribble
Decent mid-range shooter
Rock solid playmaker
Adequate rebounder
Very good defensive player that can collect steals
Terrific athlete
Smart player that has a very good feel for the game
Cons:
Needs to improve his outside shot
May have shot selection issues
Can play too wildly on offense
Can have lapses defensively
May need to get stronger
Summary:
De’Aaron Fox is a speedy playmaker that can really get into the lane to rack up points and assists for his team. He has the talent to be an All-Star level player in the NBA, as he could be in the mold of a Devin Harris-type. With his skill set, he could have a long career in the league.
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Games Scouted:
11/15/16 Kentucky vs. Michigan State
12/17/16 Kentucky vs. North Carolina
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