Marcus Bagley

Updated on 8/20/21.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-7
Weight: 217
College: Arizona State
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 10/23/2001

Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round

Pros:

Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter
Decent rebounder
Decent defender
Solid athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent shooter
Only an average free throw shooter
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can have lapses defensively
Can be foul prone
Can be too inconsistent in games

Summary:

Marcus Bagley is an athletic, energetic swingman that can score the basketball in a variety of ways.  He is the younger brother of Marvin Bagley III, and while he will need to make more jump shots consistently and improve his decision-making ability in games, Marcus Bagley is a versatile player that could project into a 3 and D type of role in the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN Draft Profile
MaxPreps Page
Rivals’ Page
ESPN’s Article on Marcus Bagley Committing to Arizona State
The NBA’s 2021 NBA Draft Combine Player Measurements

Games Scouted:
12/21/19 Sheldon vs. Mater Dei
1/25/21 Arizona State vs. Arizona

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