Landry Shamet
Page updated as of 4/9/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 185
College: Wichita State
Classification: Redshirt Sophomore
Birthdate: 3/13/1997
2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 45
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2018 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 26 by the Philadelphia 76ers
Pros:
Solid shooter from all over the floor
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Very good free throw shooter
Adequate playmaker
Decent rebounder for a player his size
Decent defensive player
Solid athlete
Versatile player that can play either backcourt position
Smart player that has a good feel for the game
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can struggle to finish plays in traffic
Struggles to guard quicker players
Does not collect enough steals or blocks
May need to get stronger
Is not overly explosive
Has had multiple foot injuries
Summary:
Landry Shamet is a smart, skilled point guard that can shoot and pass the basketball. He can steadily run the point, but he may lack elite physical tools, so he not have as much upside as some of the upper echelon point guard prospects in this draft class. But as he had a solid sophomore season, he has a chance to end up going in the first round in 2018.
Links:
ESPN’s Article on Shamet’s Rising Stock after the 2017 NCAA Tournament
ESPN’s Article on Shamet’s Foot Injuries
Games Scouted:
11/20/17 Wichita State vs. California
12/2/17 Wichita State vs. Baylor
12/16/17 Wichita State vs. Oklahoma
2/18/18 Wichita State vs. Cincinnati
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