Matt Farrell
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 178
College: Notre Dame
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 3/15/1996
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Very good spot-up shooter, especially from deep
Excels at scoring on the move
Very good free throw shooter
Good playmaker
Rock solid motor
Smart player that has a good feel for the game
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Struggles to score in traffic
Really needs to improve his rebounding
May struggle to guard quicker players
Does not collect enough steals or blocks
Only an average athlete at best
May be a bit undersized to play the point
Late bloomer
Overshadowed by a higher profile teammate
Summary:
After having two nondescript seasons off the bench, Matt Farrell put together a solid junior year for Notre Dame, as he demonstrated a very good ability to shoot, pass the basketball, and run the point.
His less than ideal size and physical tools may make it difficult for him to climb up draft boards, but Farrell’s strong production last year and intriguing skill set could potentially make him a candidate to be a backup point guard in the NBA. At the moment, he may be a borderline second round candidate in 2018.
Links:
Sports Illustrated’s Article on Matt Farrell
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