Grant Basile

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 6-9
Weight: 235
College: Virginia Tech
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 4/19/2000

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Solid shooter, especially from deep
Decent scorer off the dribble
Decent low post scorer
Decent playmaker for his size
Decent rebounder
Decent defender
Solid shot blocker
Good motor

Cons:

Can struggle to score in traffic
Can struggle against length and athleticism
Not an elite ball handler
Can struggle to guard more athletic opponents
Only an average athlete

Summary:

Grant Basile is a skilled combo forward that can shoot and score the basketball.  He can score in a variety of ways, and he also is a very good shooter from the outside.  He will need to show that he can consistently play well against more athletic opponents, but his skills and basketball IQ could enable him to excel as a role player in the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile
Virginia Tech Basketball Bio
ESPN Player Card

Games Scouted:
12/7/22 Virginia Tech vs. Dayton

Side Note:
The exact date of his birthdate is unknown, but based on this tweet from Wright State Men’s Basketball, his birthday is estimated to be on April 20th, 2000.

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