Julian Strawther

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 6-7
Weight: 210
College: Gonzaga
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 4/18/2002

2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 48
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2023 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 29 by the Indiana Pacers
(Rights traded to the Denver Nuggets)

Pros:

Solid shooter, especially from deep
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Solid rebounder
Above average athlete

Cons:

Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can display spotty shot selection
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not an elite athlete

Summary:

Julian Strawther is an athletic, skilled sharpshooter that can shoot and score the basketball.  He is a reliable outside shooter that can consistently make shots from deep, and he’s helped Gonzaga consistently reel off wins in the past two seasons.  He will need to improve his shot-creation skills, passing ability, and defense, but his ability to shoot the basketball could enable him to be a second round pick in the 2023 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Rivals’ Page
Burlison on Basketball’s Article on Strawther Scoring 44 Points in Loss to Rancho Christian

Games Scouted:
12/14/19 Liberty HS vs. Rancho Christian
11/26/20 Gonzaga vs. Kansas
11/23/21 Gonzaga vs. UCLA
11/26/21 Gonzaga vs. Duke
12/4/21 Gonzaga vs. Alabama
3/24/22 Gonzaga vs. Arkansas
11/16/22 Gonzaga vs. Texas
12/17/22 Gonzaga vs. Alabama
12/31/22 Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine
3/23/23 Gonzaga vs. UCLA
3/25/23 Gonzaga vs. Connecticut

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