K.J. Simpson
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 187
College: Colorado
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 8/8/2002
2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 49
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2024 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 42 by the Charlotte Hornets
Pros:
Solid shooter
Decent scorer off the dribble
Solid playmaker
Solid rebounder for his size
Decent defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Just now is a good outside shooter
Can struggle against length and athleticism
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not an elite athlete
A bit undersized for his position
Summary:
K.J. Simpson is an agile, skilled point guard that is had a good season at Colorado. He can score in a variety of ways and can reliably run the point, but his lack of size or ideal physical tools could limit his upside. He could project well into a backup point guard at the NBA level, and he could end up being a second round pick in the 2024 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page
Colorado Basketball Bio
Games Scouted:
11/21/23 Colorado vs. Florida State
1/18/24 Colorado vs. Oregon
3/20/24 Colorado vs. Boise State
5/14/24 2024 NBA Draft Combine Scrimmage Game
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