Grayson Allen
Page updated as of 4/10/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 200
College: Duke
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 10/8/1995
2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 38
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2018 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 21 by the Utah Jazz
Pros:
Fairly good scorer off the dribble
Fairly good shooter from all over the floor
Excels at scoring on the move
Very good free throw shooter
Fairly good playmaker
Skilled at drawing charges
Solid athlete
Rock solid motor
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Prone to hoisting up questionable shots
Can miss shots wildly around the basket
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Needs to improve his rebounding
Struggles to guard quicker players
Played in a zone defensive scheme
Can be too inconsistent in games
Reputation for being a dirty player
Summary:
Grayson Allen is a vastly athletic combo guard that has a lot of interesting physical tools. He shows promise as a player that could be a microwave type of scorer in the NBA, but he can still be too inconsistent at times.
His decision-making has not always been the best, but Allen can be a handful for the opposition when he is dialed in. He had had a relatively disappointing junior season as he struggled to find his jump shot, and he has gained a reputation for being a dirty player as he has tripped multiple players throughout his career, which could hamper his draft stock. But so far, he is off to a strong start this year as a senior. With his skill set, he could likely end up in the late first to second round range for the 2018 NBA Draft.
Links:
ESPN Article About Allen’s Suspension for Tripping an Elon Player
Games Scouted:
11/29/16 Duke vs. Michigan State
1/10/17 Duke vs. Florida State
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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