Ochai Agbaji

Updated as of 11/11/2021, scouting report written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-6
Weight: 214
College: Kansas
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 4/20/2000

Projected Draft Range: Mid to Late 1st Round

Pros:

Solid shooter, especially from deep
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker
Solid defender
Very good athlete
Good motor

Cons:

Inconsistent shooter
Can struggle to consistently create his own shot
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Needs to improve his rebounding
Can be undisciplined defensively

Summary:

Ochai Agbaji is a very athletic, high-motor swingman that could project to be a solid role player in the NBA. He will make a lot of hustle plays on both ends of the floor, and he also is a versatile player that can score the basketball in a variety of ways.

He’s been inconsistent with his jump shot in the past, but Agbaji had a solid junior year, and he showed significant improvement as a shooter and defender during the 2020-21 season.  He is a talented player that can tend to be too inconsistent in games.  He played very well at the 2021 State Farm Champions Classic, as he scored 29 points in a win over Michigan State, and he currently projects to go in the mid to late first round range for the 2022 draft.

Links:

RealGM Profile
ESPN Draft Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
KUSports.com’s Article on Agbaji Returning to Kansas
The NBA’s 2021 NBA Draft Combine Player Measurements

Games Scouted:
1/29/19 Kansas vs. Texas
2/23/19 Kansas vs. Texas Tech
11/5/19 Kansas vs. Duke
1/8/20 Kansas vs. Iowa State
11/26/20 Kansas vs. Gonzaga
12/17/20 Kansas vs. Texas Tech
1/18/21 Kansas vs. Baylor
3/22/21 Kansas vs. USC
6/25/21 The 2021 NBA Draft Combine
11/9/21 Kansas vs. Michigan State

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