Kellen Thames
Created on 3/26/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 210
College: Saint Louis
Classification: Redshirt Junior
Birthdate: Unknown
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Fairly solid scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Fairly solid playmaker his size
Good rebounder
Adequate defender
Solid athlete
Cons:
Inconsistent long-range shooter
Can be reluctant to take outside shots
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can be undisciplined defensively
Summary:
Kellen Thames is an athletic, energetic swingman that helped Saint Louis make it to the 2026 NCAA Tournament. He was quite valuable in making contributions to their team, as he excelled at making plays on both ends of the floor. He’ll need to continue to improve his outside shot, but his ability to make hustle plays and compete could enable him to make it to the NBA someday.
Links:
RealGM Profile
Games Scouted:
11/4/24 Saint Louis vs. Santa Clara
3/19/26 Saint Louis vs. Georgia
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