Ivan Tkachenko
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 187
Country: Ukraine
Professional Team: SK Cherkasy
Classification: International ’97
Birthdate: 4/23/1997
Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted
Pros:
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Moves fairly well off the ball on offense
Decent playmaker for his size
Above average rebounder
Fairly good defender that can get blocks and steals
Better athlete than advertised
Good motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Does not draw enough free throws
Can be a bit turnover prone
Can be a bit foul prone
Not an elite athlete
Late bloomer
Can be too inconsistent in games
Virtual unknown
Summary:
Ivan Tkachenko is an athletic, high motor swingman that could project to be an energetic defensive specialist if he makes it to the NBA level. He does a good job of scoring on hustle plays as he will get buckets off of cuts and in transition, and he also is a very active help defender that can make numerous plays for his team.
He will need to improve his jump shot and show that he can consistently play well with more minutes this year, if so he could perhaps end up being a late second round pick in 2019.
Links:
YouTube link via Федерація баскетболу України of a 9/20/18 game between SK Cherkasy and Kongsberg
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