Khyri Thomas
Page updated as of 4/10/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 208
College: Creighton
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 5/8/1996
2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 36
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2018 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 38 by the Philadelphia 76ers (rights traded to the Detroit Pistons)
Pros:
Fairly good scorer off the dribble
Fairly good shooter from all over the floor
Excels at scoring on the move
Can post up smaller players
Adequate playmaker
Fairly good rebounder for his size
Good defensive player
Solid athlete
Has a long wingspan
Cons:
Can be streaky with his jump shot
May have a slow release
Does not draw enough free throws
Not an elite ball handler
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not a true point guard, but is undersized to play the two
May not be elite at any one particular skill
Summary:
Khyri Thomas is an athletic combo guard that has excelled as a fill in the blanks type of player for his team. He is a hard nosed, power guard that plays with physicality, and he can score in a variety of ways. Plus, he is a tough defender that will get after it on that end of the floor.
He may need to improve his ball handling and make different types of jump shots when he is on the floor, but NBA scouts and teams seem to like his skill set and competitiveness, as he could end up being a potential first round pick in the upcoming draft.
Links:
ESPN’s Article Involving Khyri Thomas
Omaha World-Herald’s Article on Khyri Thomas
Games Scouted:
2/1/18 Creighton vs. Villanova
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