Javion Hamlet
Updated on 7/31/21. Written by Alan Lu.
2021 rankings were finalized on 7/29/21.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 194
College: North Texas
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 4/28/1998
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Crafty scorer off the dribble
Decent shooter, especially from the mid-range
Decent playmaker
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Can be reluctant to take threes
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can tend to over-dribble, which can lead to turnovers
Can have lapses defensively
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
Javion Hamlet is an agile, skilled playmaker that can shoot and pass the basketball. He is a skilled offensive player that has a knack for scoring on floaters, and he can effectively run the team at the point. He is a high IQ basketball player that can play either backcourt position.
Recently, he scored 24 points, and he also had 12 rebounds and 5 assists in his team’s OT win over Purdue in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Currently, he projects to be a borderline second round candidate for the upcoming draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
North Texas Basketball Bio
Wikipedia Page
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3/13/21 North Texas-Western Kentucky Game via Matthew Loves Ball
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3/19/21 North Texas-Purdue Game via March Madness
Basketball News’ Article on 2021 TBPC Player Measurements
Games Scouted:
6/4/21 Day 2 of the 2021 Tampa Bay Pro Combine
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