Nick Rakocevic
Updated as of 11/21/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2020 rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 210
College: USC
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 12/31/1997
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Decent low post scorer
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Good rebounder
Solid motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his face-up game
Can struggle to protect the basketball
Not an elite shot blocker
Can be undisciplined defensively, is foul prone
Struggles to guard players out on the perimeter
Only an average athlete
Summary:
Nick Rakocevic is a skilled big man that excels at getting scores in the paint. He is a solid low post scorer that also can finish numerous plays around the basket, and he also rebounds the ball well. He will need to improve his position defense, but right now, he looks to be a second round prospect for the 2020 draft.
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Games Scouted:
1/2/20 USC vs. Washington State
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