McKinley Wright
Updated as of 6/1/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185
College: Colorado
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 10/25/1998
2020 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 94
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Solid scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter
Adequate playmaker
Good rebounder for his size
Solid athlete
Cons:
Inconsistent long-range shooter
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Struggles to guard quicker players
Does not collect enough steals or blocks
Undersized for his position
Summary:
McKinley Wright is a skilled playmaker that had a solid sophomore season last year at Colorado. He averaged roughly 13 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds per game as a sophomore, and he went on to have a good junior season. Right now, he may be a second round prospect for the 2020 draft.
Links:
Denver Post’s Article on Wright and Bey
YouTube’s Highlights of the 12/7/19 Colorado-Kansas Game via Big 12 Conference
YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/2/20 Colorado-Oregon Game via Highlight Nation
YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/5/20 Colorado-Oregon State Game via Matthew Loves Ball
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