Donte Grantham
Page updated as of 4/10/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 210
College: Clemson
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 3/19/1995
2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 78
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Very good free throw shooter
Good playmaker
Adequate rebounder
Good defensive player
Terrific athlete
Versatile player that can play multiple positions
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Can display spotty shot selection
Does not draw many free throws
Can be too passive on offense
Does not always commit himself to the boards
Can be inconsistent in games
Missed considerable time due to a knee injury
Summary:
Donte Grantham is a very athletic combination forward that may have the skills to excel as a two-way player in the NBA.
Right now, he projects more into a defensive specialist role, as his excellent physical profile allows him to guard multiple positions on the floor. Grantham is a rangy defender that can pick off plenty of passes to get steals, and he has the athleticism and timing to be a shot blocker.
Offensively though, Grantham has plenty of skills, but he can sometimes struggle to put them all together. Grantham plays like a point forward, but he can tend to fade into the background too much.
Grantham was having a terrific senior year, but he suffered an unfortunate knee injury against Notre Dame that caused him to miss the rest of this season. Right now, he looks to be a second round prospect, but if things pan out for him, he could end up being a Travis Outlaw type of player in the NBA.
Links:
ESPN’s Article on Grantham’s Knee Injury
Games Scouted:
2/14/17 Clemson vs. Wake Forest
2/18/17 Clemson vs. Miami (Fl)
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