Malaki Branham
Updated on 8/27/22. Written by Alan Lu.
2022 Rankings were finalized on 6/23/22.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 190
College: Ohio State
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 5/12/2003
2022 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 17
Projected Draft Range: Mid 1st Round
2022 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 20 by the San Antonio Spurs
Pros:
Solid shooter
Solid scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker
Decent rebounder for his size
Solid athlete
Cons:
Reluctant to take threes
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Not an elite ball handler, can be turnover prone
Unselfish to a fault
Needs to improve his defense
Summary:
Malaki Branham is an athletic, skilled swingman that can shoot and score the basketball. He will need to trust his three-point shot more and take them far more in games, and he will need to improve his defense, but he is a talented prospect that currently projects to go in the mid first round in the 2022 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Games Scouted:
11/30/21 Ohio State vs. Duke
2/19/22 Ohio State vs. Iowa
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