Gary Trent Jr.
Page updated as of 4/10/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 210
College: Duke
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 1/18/1999
2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 34
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2018 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 37 by the Sacramento Kings (rights traded to the Portland Trail Blazers)
Pros:
Solid shooter, especially from deep
Good scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on the move
Terrific free throw shooter
Decent playmaker
Decent rebounder
Adequate defensive player
Solid athlete
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Can display spotty shot selection
May lack an elite first step off the dribble
Does not draw enough free throws
Can be too scoring focused on offense
Not an elite ball handler
Can have lapses defensively
Played in a zone defensive scheme
Summary:
Gary Trent Jr. is a tough, physical swingman that can put the ball in the hoop. He is a gifted shooter that can score the basketball, and he is a player that is unafraid of taking shots regardless of the time and situation. He will also need to show teams that he can consistently excel on defense. But with his ability to get buckets, Gary Trent Jr. could be a potential first round pick this year.
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Games Scouted:
11/14/17 Duke vs. Michigan State
12/30/17 Duke vs. Florida State
2/8/18 Duke vs. North Carolina
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