Milik Yarbrough
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 230
College: Illinois State
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 10/30/1995
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker
Good rebounder
Good athlete
Good size to play multiple positions
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Can be quite turnover prone
Can be a bit foul prone
Does not collect enough steals or blocks
Has limited experience against top competition
Summary:
Milik Yarbrough is a swingman that has been productive for Illinois State this year. After transferring from Saint Louis University, he has gained some draft buzz. He may project to be a big point forward type of player.
Yarbrough will likely need to improve his shooting and defense, and he must cut down on the turnovers, but he may end up being a potential second round pick whenever he enters the NBA draft.
Links:
Pantagraph’s Article on Yarbrough Staying in School
Games Scouted:
4/17/19 Roger Brown’s vs. NSC on Day 1 of the 2019 PIT
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