Matt Mooney
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 205
College: Texas Tech
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 2/7/1995
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Crafty scorer off the dribble
Solid shooter
Adequate playmaker
Decent rebounder
Adequate defender that can get steals
Smart player that has a good feel for the game
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Tends to struggle against more athletic players
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Only an average athlete
Overshadowed by a higher profile teammate
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Summary:
Matt Mooney is a smart, skilled point guard that can shoot and score the basketball, and he also has been doing a good job of running the team this year at Texas Tech. While he may not possess elite size or physical tools, Mooney can effectively run a team at the point, and he could potentially make an NBA team’s summer league roster in 2019.
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Games Scouted:
3/9/19 Texas Tech vs. Iowa State
3/28/19 Texas Tech vs. Michigan
3/30/19 Texas Tech vs. Gonzaga
4/6/19 Texas Tech vs. Michigan State
4/8/19 Texas Tech vs. Virginia
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