Makai Mason
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185
College: Baylor
Classification: Redshirt Senior
Birthdate: 5/4/1995
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Good shooter from all over the floor
Crafty scorer off the dribble
Very good free throw shooter
Adequate playmaker
Has played well against top competition
Has very good intangibles
Cons:
Can be a bit turnover prone
Needs to improve his rebounding
May struggle to guard quicker players
Does not collect many steals or blocks
Missed nearly two seasons due to a foot injury
Only an average athlete
May be a bit undersized to play the point
Summary:
Makai Mason is a smart, skilled point guard that can shoot and pass the basketball. He is one of the stars of the 2016 NCAA Tournament, as he helped Yale upset a Baylor team that featured current Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince. Mason may not possess elite physical tools and he missed ample time due to a foot injury, his skills, ability to run the point, and court savvy could perhaps enable him to compete for an NBA summer league roster spot in the future.
Links:
Sports Illustrated’s Article on Yale’s 2016 NCAA Tournament Win Over Baylor
Fanrag Sports’ Article on Mason
Mid-Major Madness Article on Mason’s Foot Injury
WNTH.com’s Article on Mason’s Foot Injury
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