Olivier-Maxence Prosper
Updated on 6/28/23. Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 230
College: Marquette
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 7/3/2002
2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 37
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2023 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 24 by the Sacramento Kings
(Rights traded to the Dallas Mavericks)
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent rebounder
Adequate defender
Good athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Can be too passive on offense
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Not an elite rebounder
Summary:
Olivier-Maxence Prosper is an athletic, energetic combo forward that can make hustle plays to help his team on both ends of the floor. He had a good season at Marquette this past year, and he was a standout performer at the 2023 NBA Draft Combine. He will need to be a more consistent shooter and playmaker in games, but his ability to make shots and defend could make him an intriguing option for NBA teams to consider in the 2023 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
ESPN Draft Profile
Marquette Basketball Bio
YouTube’s 12/31/22 Highlights of the Marquette-Villanova Game via DSRHIGHLIGHTS
Games Scouted:
2/1/23 Marquette vs. Villanova
5/17/23 Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Draft Combine
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