Nazareth Mitrou-Long
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 205
College: Iowa State
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 8/3/1993
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Fairly good shooter from all over the floor
Fairly good scorer off the dribble
Decent playmaker
Decent rebounder for a player his size
Decent defensive player
Better than advertised athlete
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Can be turnover prone
Can have lapses defensively
May not collect enough steals
Not overly explosive
Not a true point guard, but is undersized to play the two
Has missed considerable time due to hip injuries
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Summary:
Nazareth Mitrou-Long is a skilled, combo guard that can shoot and pass the basketball. His advanced age may mean his ceiling may not be high as the other draft prospects, but Mitrou-Long’s offensive skills could potentially make him an effective role player in the NBA.
Links:
CBS Sports Article on Mitrou-Long Having Multiple Hip Surgeries
Games Scouted:
11/27/16 Iowa State vs. Gonzaga
1/11/17 Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State
2/28/17 Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State
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