LiAngelo Ball

Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 230
Country: USA (Chino Hills, CA)
Professional Team: Vytautas Prienu
Classification: International ’98
Birthdate: 11/24/1998

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Good shooter, especially from deep
Decent scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller defenders
Decent rebounder for a player his size
Great size to play the shooting guard position
Great strength to play out on the wing

Cons:

Does not really look to pass
Not an elite ball handler, must improve his off hand
May struggle to adjust to a supporting role
Needs to improve his defense
Not overly explosive
Was arrested in a shoplifting incident overseas

Summary:

As the younger brother of Los Angeles Lakers’ standout rookie and 2017 2nd overall pick, Lonzo Ball, LiAngelo Ball had also enrolled at UCLA.

But then, he was arrested in a shoplifting incident in China, which resulted in him being suspended indefinitely. He later left school, and he has since signed with Vytautas Prienu, as he will be able to play in Lithuania’s top league when he gets there.

Recently, LiAngelo Ball declared to be in the 2018 NBA Draft. While he is considered to be a longshot to be drafted, he is playing fairly well in the LKL, as he may profile into a shooter role at the next level.

Links:

USA Today’s High School Sports Article on LiAngelo Ball

ESPN’s Article on LiAngelo Ball’s Arrest in China

ESPN’s Article on LiAngelo Being Pulled Out of UCLA

ESPN’s Article on LiAngelo Signing With Lithuanian Club

ESPN’s Article on LiAngelo Declaring for the Draft

SI’s Article on LiAngelo’s Invite to the Pro Basketball Combine

Games Scouted:

1/21/18 Vytautas Prienu vs. Pieno Zvaigzdes

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