James Palmer Jr.
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 210
College: Nebraska
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 7/31/1996
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Good scorer off the dribble
Tremendous free throw generator
Can post up smaller players
Adequate playmaker
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Good size to play out on the wing
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Can be too ball dominant
Needs to improve his rebounding
Does not collect enough steals or blocks
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
James Palmer Jr. is an aggressive, offensive-minded wing player that will slash to the basket to get scores, and he also can facilitate for his team to collect assists. He will need to improve his outside shot and show that he can lock down upper echelon opponents on the defensive end. Right now, he looks to be a second round prospect for the 2019 draft.
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Games Scouted:
1/17/19 Nebraska vs. Michigan State
4/5/19 Reese’s College All-Star Game
4/17/19 NSC vs. Roger Brown’s on Day 1 of the 2019 PIT
4/19/19 NSC vs. Sales Systems on Day 3 of the 2019 PIT
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