Jon Elmore
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 190
College: Marshall
Classification: Redshirt Senior
Birthdate: 12/20/1995
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Crafty scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter from all over the floor
Very good free throw shooter
Prolific scorer
Good playmaker
Adequate rebounder for a player his size
Adequate defender that can get steals
Smart player that has a good feel for the game
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Only an average athlete
Has limited experience against top competition
Relative unknown commodity
Summary:
Jon Elmore is a skilled point guard that plays for head coach Dan D’Antoni, who is the brother of current Houston Rockets’ head coach Mike D’Antoni, and Dan D’Antoni has nearly a decade of experience as an assistant coach in the NBA.
Elmore is an intriguing prospect, because he is a point guard that may play in an NBA type of offense in college, which may give him a slight advantage over other borderline draft prospects. Elmore helped lead Marshall to an upset win over Wichita State this year in the tournament, and Jon Elmore is a player that may have the smarts and skills to end up on an NBA team’s summer league roster.
Links:
Marshall Athletics’ Article on Elmore’s NBA Feedback
Charleston Gazette-Mail’s Article on Elmore Returning
Games Scouted:
3/16/18 Marshall vs. Wichita State
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