Kyle Guy
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 175
College: Virginia
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 8/11/1997
2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 56
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2019 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 55 by the New York Knicks (rights traded to the Sacramento Kings)
Pros:
Very good shooter, especially from deep
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Very good free throw shooter
Moves fairly well off the ball on offense
Decent playmaker
Decent rebounder for his size
Decent defensive player
Has very good intangibles
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Does not draw enough free throws
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be too scoring focused on offense
Struggles to guard quicker players
Only an average athlete
Not a true point guard, but is undersized to play the two
Summary:
Kyle Guy is a skilled, score-first combo guard that can shoot the basketball. He can especially knock down threes, as he may project to be a shooting specialist at the next level. There may be concerns about his playmaking ability and athleticism, but Guy’s shooting prowess could enable him to find a niche role for a team in the NBA.
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Games Scouted:
2/10/18 Virginia vs. Virginia Tech
1/15/19 Virginia vs. Virginia Tech
2/11/19 Virginia vs. North Carolina
4/8/19 Virginia vs. Texas Tech
5/16/19 NBA Draft Combine Scrimmage Game
5/17/19 NBA Draft Combine Scrimmage Game
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