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:

RealGM Profile

DraftExpress Profile

NBADraft.Net Profile

Sports Illustrated’s Article on Matt Farrell

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