Maxwell Lewis
Updated on 5/27/23. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 195
College: Pepperdine
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 7/27/2002
2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 26
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
Pros:
Solid shooter, especially from deep
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker
Moves well off the ball on offense
Solid rebounder for his size
Adequate defender that can get steals and blocks
Solid athlete
Cons:
A bit inconsistent in a half-court set
Can be reluctant to take outside shots
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Doesn’t draw many tough matchups when on defense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Limited experience against top competition
Summary:
Maxwell Lewis is a tall swingman that projects well into a 3 and D role at the NBA level. In a quick glance of his data from Synergy, he’s shooting the ball really well, is a terrific scorer in transition, and can get steals and blocks. He’ll need to show that he can be a reliable scorer in half-court sets, and that he can defend the best players on a consistent basis. He drew considerable buzz over the course of the season, and he played well against some quality competition. He currently projects to be a late first round pick for the 2023 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman’s November 23rd NBA Mock Draft
Games Scouted:
12/31/22 Pepperdine vs. Gonzaga
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