Kerry Blackshear
Updated as of 11/21/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2020 rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 255
College: Florida
Classification: Redshirt Senior
Birthdate: 1/28/1997
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Solid finisher around the basket
Decent low post scorer
Decent scorer off the dribble
Has stretch big potential
Adequate playmaker
Good rebounder
Decent defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Needs to improve his hands, drops too many catchable balls
Not an elite shot blocker
Can be undisciplined defensively
May not be outstanding at any one particular skill
Summary:
Kerry Blackshear is an athletic, skilled big man that can score the basketball in a variety of ways. He has flown under the radar despite having averaged roughly 15 points and 7 1/2 rebounds per game last season on a solid NCAA tournament team, but Blackshear is an intriguing prospect whose mobility combined with his ability to put the ball in the hoop could make him an option for NBA teams to consider in the mid to late second round range of the 2020 draft.
Links:
Sports Illustrated’s Article on Blackshear Going to Florida
Games Scouted:
12/16/17 Virginia Tech vs. Kentucky
2/10/18 Virginia Tech vs. Virginia
2/26/19 Virginia Tech vs. Duke
3/22/19 Virginia Tech vs. Saint Louis
3/29/19 Virginia Tech vs. Duke
11/10/19 Florida vs. Florida State
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