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.
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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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