Mangok Mathiang
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 225
College: Louisville
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 10/8/1992
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Active finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Decent low post scorer
Good rebounder
Good defensive player
Gifted shot blocker
Solid athlete
Rock solid motor
Cons:
Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his low post game
Can be too passive on offense
Can struggle to protect the basketball
May be quite raw offensively
Does not always commit himself to the boards
Can be quite foul prone
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Summary:
Mangok Mathiang is an athletic big man that can rebound and block shots. He will likely need to refine his skills on offense, but he is a very good interior defender that may project into a defensive specialist role in the NBA.
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Games Scouted:
2/13/17 Louisville vs. Syracuse
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