Oumar Ballo
Updated on 3/10/24. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 7-0
Weight: 260
College: Arizona
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 7/13/2002
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Solid low post scorer
Adequate mid-range shooter
Solid rebounder
Adequate defender
Solid shot blocker
Solid athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his face-up game
Must extend his shooting range
Must expand upon his low post moves
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can be too passive on offense
Can struggle to guard quicker players
Summary:
Oumar Ballo is a strong, athletic center that has played well in his role off the bench at Arizona this season. He played last year at Gonzaga during the 2020-21 season before transferring, and he recently scored 21 points in his team’s January 20th win over Stanford. He is a high-motor big man that could project to be a solid rim protector in the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Arizona Basketball Bio
YouTube’s 12/31/22 Highlights of the Arizona-Arizona State Game Via FOX Sports
Games Scouted:
1/20/22 Arizona vs. Stanford
3/9/24 Arizona vs. USC
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