Isaiah Hicks

Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.

Height: 6-8
Weight: 230
College: North Carolina
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 7/24/1994

2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 65

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Strong finisher around the basket

Fairly good low post scorer

Adequate scorer off the dribble

Decent mid-range shooter

Excels at scoring on the move

Very good free throw shooter

Sets good screens for his teammates

Adequate rebounder

Fairly good defensive player

Gifted athlete

 
Cons:

Can be reluctant to take jumpers

Can struggle to score in traffic

Can be turnover prone

Does not always commit himself to the boards

Not an elite shot blocker

Can be quite foul prone

Overshadowed by his higher profile teammates

Classic tweener

Late bloomer

Summary:

Isaiah Hicks is an athletic big man that has shown an adequate ability to garner scores inside the paint.  He has had a solid senior season, as he has been an integral role player on one of the top teams in the country.

But a poor 1 for 12 showing against Oregon may have highlighted his flaws as a player, as he struggled to create his own shots or make them, and he really did not play well on that day.  He may also be a classic tweener, which could hurt his stock.  Still, he has played fairly well in the other games, and he has also fared well at the NBA Draft Combine, as he could be a potential second round pick this year.

Links:

ESPN Draft Profile

DraftExpress Profile

RealGM Profile

Games Scouted:

12/17/16 North Carolina vs. Kentucky

4/1/17 North Carolina vs. Oregon

4/3/17 North Carolina vs. Gonzaga

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