Freddie Gillespie
Updated as of 11/21/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2020 rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 240
College: Baylor
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 6/14/1997
2020 Top 100 Prospects Rank: 74
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent low post scorer
Adequate mid-range shooter
Excels at scoring on the move
Good rebounder
Decent defender
Good shot blocker
Solid athlete
Rock solid motor
Has very good intangibles
Cons:
Needs to improve his face-up game
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can be too passive on offense
May struggle to guard quicker players in space
Undersized to play inside
Late bloomer
Summary:
Freddie Gillespie is an athletic, energetic big man that can finish plays around the basket, and he also can rebound and block shots. He is undersized to play inside, so he will likely need to improve his jump shot and perimeter skills, but he had a solid senior season, and he could end up being a potential second round pick in the 2020 draft.
Links:
Star Tribune’s Article on Gillespie
Games Scouted:
1/29/20 Baylor vs. Iowa State
3/2/20 Baylor vs. Texas Tech
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