Matthew Hurt

Updated as of 7/31/2021, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2021 rankings were finalized on 7/29/21.

Height: 6-10
Weight: 232
College: Duke
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 4/20/2000

2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 43
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round

Pros:

Good shooter, especially from deep
Solid low post scorer
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate playmaker
Above average athlete
Versatile player that can play multiple positions

Cons:

Struggles to score in traffic
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Needs to improve his rebounding
Struggles to guard quicker players
Not an elite athlete

Summary:

Matthew Hurt is an agile, skilled big man that has a solid set of all-around skills. He can knock down jumpers, score on off-ball motion plays around the basket, and he also is a solid rebounder in games. He will need to improve his ability to create his own shot as well as show that he can guard upper echelon players, but he is a talented player whose basketball IQ, skill set, and motor could allow him to be a solid role player in the NBA.

Links:

RealGM Profile
ESPN Draft Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
The Chronicle’s Article on Hurt’s Return to Duke
The NBA’s 2021 NBA Draft Combine Player Measurements

Games Scouted:

11/5/19 Duke vs. Kansas
12/3/19 Duke vs. Michigan State
1/18/20 Duke vs. Louisville
2/8/20 Duke vs. North Carolina
2/10/20 Duke vs. Florida State
12/1/20 Duke vs. Michigan State
12/8/20 Duke vs. Illinois
1/23/21 Duke vs. Louisville
2/6/21 Duke vs. North Carolina
6/25/21 The 2021 NBA Draft Combine

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