Jay Huff
Updated on 7/31/21. Written by Alan Lu.
2021 rankings were finalized on 7/29/21.
Height: 7-2
Weight: 234
College: Virginia
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 8/25/1998
2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 81
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Solid finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent shooter, has stretch big potential
Decent low post scorer
Adequate playmaker for his size
Solid rebounder
Decent defender
Good shot blocker
Above average athlete
Cons:
Can be too passive on offense
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Not an elite rebounder
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not an elite athlete
Relative late bloomer
Played on a very slow-paced team, may struggle to adjust to NBA tempo
Summary:
Jay Huff is a tall, mobile center that could project into a rim protector role in the NBA. He can rebound and block shots, and he also excels at scoring around the basket. He also has shown a developing outside shot. He will need to stay out of foul trouble and get more consistent playing time in games. Right now, he projects to be a borderline second round candidate for the upcoming draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Tankathon Profile
Wikipedia Bio
KenPom’s Virginia Basketball Page
NBA G-League’s 2021 G-League Elite Camp Player Measurements
Games Scouted:
12/26/20 Virginia vs. Gonzaga
2/6/21 Virginia vs. Pittsburgh
3/20/21 Virginia vs. Ohio
6/20/21 G-League Elite Camp
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