Joshua Obiesie

Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.

Height: 6-6

Weight: 190

Country: Germany

Professional Team: s.Oliver Würzburg

Classification: International ’00

Birthdate: 5/23/2000

2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 53​

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Adequate scorer off the dribble

Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays

Fairly good playmaker

Good rebounder for his size

Solid athlete

Versatile player that can play either backcourt position

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting

Can be prone to hoisting up questionable shots

May need to work on using his right hand more

Can be turnover prone

Can tend to have lapses defensively

Summary:

Joshua Obieisie is an athletic, combo guard that excels at attacking the basket to garner scores and assists for his team.  He will need to improve his jump shot and show that he can defend upper echelon players at higher levels.  Right now, he may be a second round prospect for the upcoming draft.

Links:

ESPN Draft Profile

RealGM Profile

DraftExpress Profile

NBADraft.Net Profile

Eurospects’ Article on Obiesie’s Performance in Games

Games Scouted:

12/12/18 s.Oliver Würzburg vs. Z Mobile Prishtina

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