Kaiser Gates
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 228
College: Xavier
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 11/8/1996
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Good shooter, especially from deep
Decent scorer off the dribble
Decent playmaker for his size
Adequate rebounder
Better than advertised athlete
Cons:
Low volume player
Does not collect enough steals or blocks
Can be foul prone
Overshadowed by some of his higher profile teammates
Summary:
Kaiser Gates is a skilled, combo forward that can shoot the basketball. He can knock down many spot-up threes from beyond the arc, and he has a quick release that enables him to easily get his shot off.
He may need to improve in the other facets of the game, but in a favorable scenario, he could perhaps develop into a shooting specialist akin to a Chris Copeland type of player in the NBA.
Links:
ESPN Ranks Gates Among In Their Top 100 Prospects List
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