Jalen Lecque
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 190
College: USA (Bronx, NY)
School: Brewster Academy
Classification: High School Senior
Birthdate: 6/13/2000
2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 44
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
Pros:
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Adequate playmaker
Adequate rebounder for his size
Adequate defender that can get steals and blocks
Gifted athlete
May have significant upside
Cons:
Really needs to improve his shooting
Below average free throw shooter
Can be too scoring focused on offense
Questionable decision-making skills
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not a true point guard, but is undersized to play the two
Needs to add strength
Summary:
Jalen Lecque is a speedy combo guard that can drive the ball to the basket to get scores for his team. He will need to improve his jump shot significant and be more of a distributor, and he will have to show that he can guard the upper echelon players on the court.
Curiously though, ESPN has him rated as a prospect for the 2019 draft, and they have him as a potential first round candidate. Lecque will be looking to follow the footsteps of Anfernee Simons. Lecque did not have a great first game in the combine, but he did show flashes of his potential, and he could be an intriguing long-term option for NBA teams to consider in the second round of this year’s draft.
Links:
ESPN’s Article on Lecque Previously Committing to NC State
ESPN’s Article on Lecque Enrolling In the 2019 Draft
Thunderwire’s Article on Presti Scouting Lecque
Games Scouted:
11/16/18 Brewster Academy vs. Mt. Zion Academy
5/16/19 NBA Draft Combine Scrimmage Game
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