Jack Nunge

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 7-0
Weight: 245
College: Xavier
Classification: Sixth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 2/20/1999

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted

Pros:

Decent low post scorer
Decent shooter for a big man, has stretch big potential
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker for his size
Solid rebounder
Decent shot blocker
Solid motor

Cons:

Not an elite ball handler
Can struggle against length and athleticism
Can struggle to guard quicker players
Only an average athlete
Missed considerable time due to a knee injury
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside

Summary:

Jack Nunge is a strong, physical big man that excelled in his role at Xavier for the past couple of seasons.  He started out playing at Iowa before transferring to Xavier, and he helped lead the Musketeers to win the NIT last season. 

Nunge is a high-motor player that excels at making plays in the paint. On the other hand, he’s been impacted by injuries, so he may not be as athletic as he was before, and he also is an older prospect, so a combination of those things may limit his upside as a prospect for the league. Still, Nunge’s ability to make hustle plays and plays in the paint could enable him to compete for a roster spot in the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Xavier Basketball Bio
Hawkeye Sports’ Article on Nunge’s Knee Injury

Games Scouted:
12/19/20 Iowa vs. Gonzaga
3/31/22 Xavier vs. Texas A&M
3/1/23 Xavier vs. Providence

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