Kobe Bufkin

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 195
College: Michigan
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 9/21/2003

2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 22
Projected Draft Range: Mid to Late 1st Round
2023 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 15 by the Atlanta Hawks

Pros:

Solid scorer off the dribble
Decent shooter
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker
Decent rebounder for his size
Decent defender
Good athlete

Cons:

Streaky shooter
Can display spotty shot selection
Can tend to over-dribble on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not a true point guard, but is undersized to play the two

Summary:

Kobe Bufkin is a very athletic, energetic combo guard that is having a solid sophomore season for Michigan. He is an aggressive scorer that can make shots in a variety of ways. Bufkin is a downhill driver that can consistently get to the rim, and he also has shown an improved jump shot lately. He also can make high-impact plays defensively, and he is a pretty good shot blocker for his size. He will need to be a more consistent outside shooter, but his ability to make plays on both ends of the floor could make him a solid first round prospect in the 2023 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile

Games Scouted:
2/5/23 Michigan vs. Ohio State

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