J.T. Thor
Updated on 7/31/21. Written by Alan Lu.
2021 rankings were finalized on 7/29/21.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 203
College: Auburn
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 8/26/2002
2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 38
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2021 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 37 by the Detroit Pistons
(Rights traded to the Charlotte Hornets)
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Decent low post scorer
Adequate shooter for a big man, has stretch big potential
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker
Decent rebounder
Fairly good defender
Solid shot blocker
Good athlete
Cons:
Inconsistent long-range shooter
Can be reluctant to take jumpers
Can play too wildly on offense
Can be too passive on offense
Can have lapses defensively
Needs to add strength
Summary:
J.T. Thor is an athletic, energetic combo forward that can project into a 3 and D type of role player in the NBA. He is a high-flyer that can finish plays above the rim, and he also can take people off the dribble to score on drives to the hoop. He also is a solid rebounder and defender that can guard multiple positions, but he will need to improve his jump shot and be a more consistent player in games. He is a talented prospect that could be a solid pick in the late first to the second round range in the 2021 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Bio
Lines’ Profile
Auburn Tigers’ Basketball Bio
Rivals’ Page
The NBA’s 2021 NBA Draft Combine Player Measurements
Games Scouted:
11/23/18 Huntington Prep vs. Lincoln Prep
1/4/20 Norcross vs. Roselle Catholic
12/30/20 Auburn vs. Arkansas
1/26/21 Auburn vs. Missouri
1/30/21 Auburn vs. Baylor
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