Goga Bitadze

Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.

Height: 6-11
Weight: 250
Country: Republic of Georgia
Professional Team: Mega Bemax
Classification: International ’99
Birthdate: 7/20/1999

2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 19
Projected Draft Range: Mid 1st Round
2019 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 18 by the Indiana Pacers

Pros:

Solid finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Fairly good low post scorer
Decent shooter, has stretch big potential
Decent playmaker
Very good rebounder
Adequate defensive player
Very good shot blocker
Good size to play the center position
Very good strength to play inside
Good motor

Cons:

Inconsistent shooter
Can struggle to finish plays in traffic
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can be a bit turnover prone
May struggle against more athletic players
Can be foul prone
Only an average athlete

Summary:

Goga Bitadze is a skilled center that can score the basketball in a variety of ways. His ability to put the ball in the hoop may intrigue some NBA scouts and teams, but he is also playing well in the Adriatic League, as he has excelled as a rebounder and shot blocker when he is on the floor.

That he is producing in a competitive Adriatic League even though he is considerably younger than other players there is quite an impressive feat in itself. On the other hand, questions remain about his athleticism. Still, he is a very productive big man, especially for a player his age, as he could go in the mid to late first round range in 2019.

Links:

ESPN’s 2017 Eurobasket Preview on Bitadze

Eurohoops’ Article on Bitadze Out of the Draft

Games Scouted:

10/4/17 Mega Bemax vs. Crvena Zvezda

1/5/18 Mega Bemax vs. Petrol Olimpija