Jalen Slawson

Updated on 3/17/23.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-7
Weight: 218
College: Furman
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 10/22/1999

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Decent shooter
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Solid playmaker
Solid rebounder for his size
Decent defender that can get steals and blocks
Above average athlete

Cons:

Can be streaky with his jump shot
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be too passive on offense
Not an elite ball handler, can be turnover prone
Can struggle to guard quicker players

Summary:

Jalen Slawson is an agile, skilled swingman that can make plays with the ball in his hands on offense. He is having a solid senior season this year, and helped lead Furman to get to the 2023 NCAA Tournament. If he plays well in the tournament, he could move up draft boards, and he could project to be a versatile role player in the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile

Games Scouted:
3/7/22 Furman vs. Chattanooga

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