Hunter Tyson
Updated on 6/28/23. Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 215
College: Clemson
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 6/13/2000
2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 60
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2023 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 37 by the Oklahoma City Thunder
(Rights traded by the Denver Nuggets)
Pros:
Good shooter, especially from deep
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Adequate playmaker for his size
Moves well off the ball on offense
Solid rebounder for his size
Decent defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
May struggle to guard quicker players
Not an elite athlete
Relative late bloomer
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Summary:
Hunter Tyson is a tall, skilled forward that played college basketball at Clemson. He is an agile, skilled sharpshooter that excels at making shots from deep. He played very well on Day 1 of the 2023 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, and he is a second round prospect for the 2023 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Games Scouted:
4/12/23 Day 1 of the 2023 PIT
5/17/23 Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Draft Combine
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