Marvin Bagley III
Page updated as of 4/9/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 234
College: Duke
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 3/14/1999
2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 3
Projected Draft Range: Top 5
2018 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 2 by the Sacramento Kings
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Solid low post scorer
Good scorer off the dribble
Has stretch big potential
Adequate playmaker
Tremendous rebounder
Gifted athlete
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Must expand upon his post moves
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can be too scoring focused on offense
Not an elite ball handler, can be a bit turnover prone
Not an elite shot blocker
Can have lapses defensively
Played in a zone defensive scheme
Summary:
Marvin Bagley III was poised to be in the running to be the top pick in 2019 along with Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett, but he opted instead to reclassify in order to play in college basketball this season.
Bagley is a very skilled scorer that is a dynamo in transition, he is a ball hawk on the glass, and he also is a very good shot blocker. He has since decided to commit to Duke, and Bagley is a very talented basketball player that could end up being the number one overall pick in 2018.
Links:
D1 Circuit Profile – Nike EYBL/Peach Jam Statistics
Games Scouted:
11/14/17 Duke vs. Michigan State
12/30/17 Duke vs. Florida State
2/8/18 Duke vs. North Carolina
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