Jayson Tatum
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu. 2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 205
College: Duke
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 3/3/1998
2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 4
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2017 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 3 by the Boston Celtics
Pros:
Excels at scoring on the move
Gifted scorer off the dribble
Good low post scorer
Decent shooter from all over the floor
Terrific free throw shooter
Adequate playmaker
Very good defensive player that can get many steals
Gifted shot blocker
Solid athlete
Smart player that has a good feel for the game
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Can play too wildly on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Can have lapses defensively
Not overly explosive
Summary:
Jayson Tatum is a solid, all-around swingman that could potentially be a top five pick of the 2017 NBA Draft.
Keep an eye on him, for he has a wide array of skills to go along with having great upside that could enable him to be a solid starter for an NBA team in the near future.
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Games Scouted:
1/10/17 Duke vs. Florida State
2/28/17 Duke vs. Florida State
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