Isaiah Joe
Updated as of 11/21/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2020 rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 165
College: Arkansas
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 7/2/1999
2020 Top 100 Prospects Rank: 78
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2020 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 49 by the Philadelphia 76ers
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter, especially from deep
Adequate playmaker
Adequate defender
Good athlete
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Does not draw enough free throws
Prone to hoisting up questionable shots
Not an elite ball handler, can be turnover prone
Can be undisciplined defensively
Can be too inconsistent in games
Summary:
Isaiah Joe is an athletic, skilled combo guard that can shoot and score the basketball. He is a fairly solid marksman from beyond the arc, as he can run off screens to knock down threes, as well as make them off the catch and dribble. However, he also had a handful of off nights that really hurt his shooting percentages this past season.
He also has the ability to run the point in a pinch, and he also can hound opposing ball handlers to get steals. However, he also can be unfocused defensively, as he tends to struggle to guard shooters, and he may be a bit undersized to play out on the wing. Though he’s been too inconsistent throughout his sophomore season, Joe is an agile, skilled scorer that could end up being a second round pick in the 2020 draft.
Links:
Highlights of the 1/8/20 Arkansas-LSU Game from YouTube via Matthew Loves Ball
Highlights of the 2/26/20 Arkansas-Tennessee Game from YouTube via WARMACHINE2013
CBS Sports’ Article on Joe Reversing Course, Will Remain in 2020 NBA Draft After All
Games Scouted:
11/9/18 Arkansas vs. Texas
2/26/19 Arkansas vs. Kentucky
12/7/19 Arkansas vs. Western Kentucky
1/22/20 Arkansas vs. Mississippi State
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