Ike Anigbogu
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 240
College: UCLA
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 10/22/1998
2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 25
Projected Draft Range: Mid to Late 1st Round
2017 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 47 by the Indiana Pacers
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Good rebounder
Gifted shot blocker
Great athlete
Has long arms
May have significant upside
Cons:
Must extend his shooting range
Must improve his low post game
Bad free throw shooter
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Sometimes drops catchable passes
May be quite raw offensively
Struggles to guard players out on the perimeter
Can be quite foul prone
Rarely gets steals
Missed time this year due to a knee injury
Can be inconsistent in games
Summary:
Ike Anigbogu is a very athletic big man that is projected to be a potential first round pick for either the 2017 draft or sometime down the road. He can finish plays around the basket, rebound, and block shots, but he may still be a bit of a project because his offensive skills are raw.
He missed some time early this season due to a knee injury, so he ended up missing valuable time that could have allowed him to get plenty of more meaningful minutes at UCLA. As he has not seen consistent playing time so far, Anigbogu may likely need another year before declaring for the NBA draft.
Links:
Bleacher Report Article on Ike Anigbogu
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