Precious Achiuwa

Updated as of 11/21/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2020 rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.

Height: 6-9
Weight: 225
College: Memphis
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 9/19/1999

2020 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 12
Projected Draft Range: Mid 1st Round
2020 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 20 by the Miami Heat

Pros:

Decent low post scorer
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Very good rebounder
Decent defender
Gifted athlete
Very good motor

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can play too wildly on offense
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can be undisciplined defensively

Summary:

Precious Achiuwa is a very athletic, high-motor combo forward that could be a lottery pick in the 2020 draft. He is an attack-minded player that excels at scoring off the dribble, in the post, as well as on off-ball motion plays. He is also a solid rebounder and defender. He will need to improve his jump shot and passing ability, but his ability to score and defend could enable him to thrive at the NBA level.

Links:

RealGM Profile

ESPN Draft Profile

NBADraft.Net Profile

Games Scouted:
3/27/19 2019 McDonald’s All-American Game
11/8/19 Memphis vs. Illinois-Chicago
11/12/19 Memphis vs. Oregon

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