JaQuori McLaughlin
Updated on 7/31/21. Written by Alan Lu.
2021 rankings were finalized on 7/29/21.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 185
College: UC Santa Barbara
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 1/29/1998
2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 89
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Solid shooter, especially from deep
Crafty scorer off the dribble
Solid playmaker
Fairly adept at collecting steals
Above average athlete
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be prone to hoisting up questionable shots
Not an elite athlete
Struggled during his time at Oregon State
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Summary:
JaQuori McLaughlin is a smart, skilled playmaker that can shoot and pass the basketball. He helped lead UC Santa Barbara to get to the 2021 NCAA Tournament, and he had a good senior season. Currently, he projects to be a borderline second round candidate for the 2021 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page
UC Santa Barbara Basketball Bio
Ridiculous Upside’s Article on McLaughlin
What You Expect?’s Article on McLaughlin
NBA G-League’s 2021 G-League Elite Camp Player Measurements
Games Scouted:
6/20/21 G-League Elite Camp
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