Kevin Huerter
Page updated as of 4/9/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 190
College: Maryland
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 8/27/1998
2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 24
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2018 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 19 by the Atlanta Hawks
Pros:
Solid shooter from all over the floor
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Fairly good playmaker
Adequate rebounder
Decent defensive player
Good athlete
Smart player that has a good feel for the game
Good size to play multiple positions
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
May struggle to shoot on the move
Does not draw enough free throws
Not an elite ball handler
Can be a bit turnover prone
May struggle to guard more athletic players
Has relatively short arms
Summary:
Kevin Huerter is a smart, skilled playmaker that can shoot and pass the basketball. He does a very good job of knocking shots to space the floor on offense, and he also is a solid facilitator that can play the point and off the ball.
After coming off a very good combine showing, Huerter showed off his solid shooting ability and athletic gifts, as his basketball IQ and skill set could potentially enable him to get selected by an NBA team in the first round of the upcoming draft.
Links:
ESPN Ranks Huerter in Their Top 100 Rankings
Yahoo’s Article Lists Huerter as Invited to the Combine
Games Scouted:
11/27/17 Maryland vs. Syracuse
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