Isaiah Livers

Updated as of 7/31/2021, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2021 rankings were finalized on 7/29/21.

Height: 6-7
Weight: 232
College: Michigan
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 2/28/1998

2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 41
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2021 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 42 by the Detroit Pistons

Pros:

Solid shooter, especially from deep
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate playmaker
Decent reboundre
Decent defender
Above average athlete
Good motor

Cons:

Struggles to drive by defenders
Can struggle to score in traffic
Not an elite ball handler, can be turnover prone
Not an elite rebounder
Struggles to defend quicker players
Not an elite athlete

Summary:

Isaiah Livers is a tough, gritty combo forward that can shoot and score the basketball.  He had a solid senior season, but he suffered an unfortunate foot injury that caused him to miss the 2021 NCAA Tournament.  Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect in the 2021 draft.

Links:

RealGM Profile
ESPN Draft Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s Article on Livers Suffering a Foot Injury in the 2021 Big Ten Conference Tournament, Status is Uncertain
The NBA’s 2021 NBA Draft Combine Player Measurements

Games Scouted:

11/27/19 Michigan vs. Iowa State
12/3/19 Michigan vs. Louisville
1/12/21 Michigan vs. Wisconsin

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