Luke Kennard

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: 195
College: Duke
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 6/24/1996

2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 15

Projected Draft Range: Mid 1st Round

2017 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 12 by the Detroit Pistons

Pros:

Great shooter from all over the floor
Crafty scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Terrific free throw shooter
Adequate playmaker
Decent rebounder
Rock solid motor​
Smart player that has a very good feel for the game​

 
Cons:

Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Struggles to defend quicker players
May not collect enough steals
Can commit bad fouls
Only an average athlete at best

Summary:

Luke Kennard is a skilled, offensive minded swingman that possesses a very good understanding of the game.  He is a versatile player that has a solid set of offensive skills.  With a strong sophomore year, he could potentially play his way into the lottery of the upcoming draft.

Links:

ESPN Draft Profile

DraftExpress Profile

RealGM Profile

​Games Scouted:

11/15/16 Duke vs. Kansas

11/29/16 Duke vs. Michigan State

12/6/16 Duke vs. Florida

1/10/17 Duke vs. Florida State

1/23/17 Duke vs. NC State

1/30/17 Duke vs. Notre Dame

2/22/17 Duke vs. Syracuse

2/28/17 Duke vs. Florida State

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