Kobi Simmons

Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu. 2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.

Height: 6-5

Weight: 180

College: Arizona

Classification: Freshman

Birthdate: 7/4/1997

 

2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 58

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

 
​Pros:

Excels at scoring on the move

Fairly good scorer off the dribble

Decent shooter from all over the floor

Very good free throw shooter

Adequate playmaker

Good defensive player

Gifted athlete

Good size to play either backcourt position​

 
Cons:

Streaky shooter

May need to tweak his shooting mechanics

May have shot selection issues

Can play too wildly on offense

Needs to improve his rebounding

Can pick up quick fouls

Must get stronger

Overshadowed by a higher profile teammate​

 
Summary:

Kobi Simmons is an athletic, tall combo guard that possesses an intriguing set of offensive skills.  He can score the basketball in a variety of ways, as he excels at attacking the hoop to garner scores, and he can do so off the dribble, as well as in transition.​

Plus, he also can knock down threes, and he is a solid facilitator that can ably run the point as well as play off the ball.  Simmons had a very good first game to help lead his team to a win over Michigan State, but he also tended to be inconsistent in games, as his play tapered off late in the season.

​Right now, he could project to be a second round pick this year.  Simmons may be overshadowed by higher profile teammates, but his skill set could potentially allow him to thrive in the NBA.​

 

Links:

ESPN Draft Profile

DraftExpress Profile

RealGM Profile

Games Scouted:

12/3/16 Arizona vs. Gonzaga

1/19/17 Arizona vs. USC

2/25/17 Arizona vs. UCLA

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