Juan Fernandez
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 218
Country: Argentina
Professional Team: Rio Breogan
Classification: International ‘02
Birthdate: 11/21/2002
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker for his size
Above average athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his outside shot
Not an elite ball handler
Not an elite rebounder
Can tend to be unfocused defensively
Summary:
Juan Fernandez is an agile, energetic big man that currently plays for Rio Breogan in the Spanish ACB League. He is a rim-running big man that will make hustle plays to score around the basket, and he also will make plays to help his team score on fast breaks. He’ll need to add more to his game on offense and be a more consistent defender in games, but his ability to produce in high-level professional basketball combined with having a solid blend of size, athleticism, and motor may make him an intriguing second round prospect for the 2024 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
Eurobasket Profile
ACB.com Profile
Games Scouted:
9/24/23 Rio Breogan vs. Baskonia
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