Jordan Nwora
Updated as of 11/21/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2020 rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 225
College: Louisville
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 9/9/1998
2020 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 40
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2020 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 45 by the Milwaukee Bucks
Pros:
Decent shooter from all over the floor
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Very good rebounder
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Good motor
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Needs to improve his passing ability
Can tend to try to force the issue too much on offense
Can be out of position defensively
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
Jordan Nwora is a skilled forward that can shoot and score the basketball. He has been averaging roughly 17 points and about 7 1/2 rebounds per game, but his draft stock may be all over the place. He also had 23 points and 12 rebounds in his team’s loss to Duke, and has helped lead Louisville to a 7 seed in the 2019 NCAA Tournament.
Nwora’s ability to knock down shots has helped him gain some draft stock, but after testing the waters, he’s decided to return to Louisville. Currently, he projects to go in the late first to the second round range for the 2020 draft.
Links:
Sports Illustrated’s Article on Prospects and Nwora
Basketball Society Online’s Scouting Report on Nwora
The Sporting News’ Article on Nwora
Games Scouted:
1/6/19 Louisville vs. Miami (Fl)
9/2/19 Nigeria vs. Argentina
12/3/19 Louisville vs. Michigan
1/18/20 Louisville vs. Duke
2/24/20 Louisville vs. Florida State
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