Egemen Guven
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 220
Country: Turkey
Professional Team: Pinar Karsiyaka
Classification: International ’96
Birthdate: 9/25/1996
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Solid finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate low post scorer
Decent playmaker for a big man
Good rebounder
Adequate defensive player that can get steals
Adequate shot blocker
Good athlete
Rock solid motor
Cons:
Must extend his shooting range
Can struggle to finish plays in traffic
Does not draw enough free throws
Needs to tweak his shooting mechanics
Does not collect enough steals
May need to get stronger
Does not see much playing time in professional basketball
Summary:
Egemen Guven is an athletic, skilled big man that can score and rebound the basketball. He can is a solid finisher around the basket, and he also can get scores in the low post to help his team.
Plus, he will get after it on the glass to haul plenty of rebounds to help his team. However, he will need to improve his shooting range, and he can struggle to finish plays in traffic, as he rarely draws free throws.
But mostly, Guven has not seen much playing time in the top professional leagues, so it may be tough to get a real feel for his game. For the time being, he may project to be a second round draft and stash type of pick in 2018.
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Games Scouted:
12/6/16 Pinar Karsiyaka vs. Oradea
10/31/17 Pinar Karsiyaka vs. Hapoel Holon
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