R.J. Nembhard

Updated on 7/31/21. Written by Alan Lu.
2021 rankings were finalized on 7/29/21.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 194
College: TCU
Classification: Redshirt Junior
Birthdate: 3/22/1999

2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 98
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:
Solid scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker
Decent defender
Solid athlete

Cons:
Streaky shooter
Can struggle to score in traffic
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Needs to improve his rebounding
Can be undisciplined defensively

Summary:
R.J. Nembhard is an athletic, skilled combo guard that can shoot and score the basketball. He played very well in his team’s win over Oklahoma State, as he scored 21 points and made 3 threes to get his team the victory. His shooting percentages have fluctuated over the years, but he had a solid season overall, and he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2021 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
TCU Basketball Bio
ESPN Player Card
NBA G-League’s 2021 G-League Elite Camp Player Measurements

Games Scouted:
12/16/20 TCU vs. Oklahoma State
6/20/21 G-League Elite Camp

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