Isaac Likekele

Updated as of 6/28/2023, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 215
College: Ohio State
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 2/25/2000

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Adequate scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on the move
Decent playmaker
Good rebounder for his size
Fairly good defender that can get steals
Solid athlete

Cons:

Really needs to improve his shooting
Only an average free throw shooter
Reluctant to take jumpers
Can struggle to score in traffic
Unselfish to a fault
Can be turnover prone
Had a disappointing senior season at Ohio State

Summary:

Isaac Likekele is an athletic, energetic playmaker that could project to be a solid role player in the NBA.  He runs the floor well, as he can get numerous scores off of cuts and in transition, and he also is a good passer that can rack up assists.  Plus, he also is a rangy defender that can guard either backcourt position.  He will need to significantly improve his jump shot and be more assertive on offense.  Right now, he is a borderline second round candidate for the 2023 draft.

Links:

RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Cowboys Ride For Free’s Article on Likekele Returning for his Junior Season
Twitter via @JonRothstein’s Tweet on Likekele Returning for his Senior Season
247Sports’ Article on Likekele Transferring to Ohio State

Games Scouted:

7/2/19 USA vs. Senegal
1/21/20 Oklahoma State vs. Iowa State
11/25/20 Oklahoma State vs. Texas-Arlington
12/1/20 Oklahoma State vs. Marquette
12/16/20 Oklahoma State vs. TCU
1/4/21 Oklahoma State vs. West Virginia
1/30/21 Oklahoma State vs. Arkansas
3/12/21 Oklahoma State vs. Baylor
2/5/23 Ohio State vs. Michigan

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