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.

Links:

ESPN Draft Profile

DraftExpress Profile

RealGM Profile

Games Scouted:

11/15/16 Kentucky vs. Michigan State

12/3/16 Kentucky vs. UCLA

12/17/16 Kentucky vs. North Carolina

1/28/17 Kentucky vs. Kansas

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