Ignas Brazdeikis

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

Height: 6-7
Weight: 220
College: Michigan
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 1/8/1999

2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 47
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2019 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 47 by the Sacramento Kings (rights traded to the New York Knicks)

Pros:

Fairly good scorer off the dribble
Fairly good shooter from all over the floor
Excels at scoring on the move
Good free throw shooter
Adequate rebounder
Decent defender
Smart player that has a good feel for the game
Good motor

Cons:

Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be reluctant to shoot jumpers
Needs to improve his passing ability
Not an elite ball handler
Struggles to guard quicker players
Does not collect enough steals or blocks
Only an average athlete
Has a short wingspan for a player his size

Summary:

Ignas Brazdeikis is a smart, skilled forward that can shoot and score the basketball.  He may not possess elite physical tools, but his ability to make plays on offense could perhaps enable him to thrive as a role player in the NBA someday.

Links:

RealGM Profile

DraftExpress Profile

NBADraft.Net Profile

Games Scouted:

11/28/18 Michigan vs. North Carolina

1/25/19 Michigan vs. Indiana

3/28/19 Michigan vs. Texas Tech

5/17/19 NBA Draft Combine Scrimmage Game

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