Joao Pereira

Updated on 6/26/22.  Written by Alan Lu.
2022 Rankings were finalized on 6/23/22.

Height: 6-8
Weight: 190
Country: Brazil
Professional Team: Cearense
Classification: International ‘00
Birthdate: 8/28/2000

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted

Pros:

Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker
Very good rebounder
Decent defender
Above average athlete
Very good motor

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
May struggle to consistently create his own shot
Not an elite ball handler
Must get stronger
Classic tweener, may be in between forward positions
Relative unknown commodity

Summary:

Joao Pereira, also known as Mãozinha, is an athletic, energetic combo forward that is having a very good season in Brazil’s top league, the NBB.  He is a high-motor player that makes a lot of hustle plays on both ends of the floor, and he is a very good rebounder.  He will need to improve his outside shot and add more muscle to his frame to improve his positional versatility at higher levels, but Pereira’s production, motor, and emerging skill set could enable him to make his way to the NBA someday.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBB Player Page

Games Scouted:
12/19/21 Cearense vs. Minas

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