Riley Kugel
Updated on 4/1/24. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 207
College: Florida
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 11/30/2003
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent shooter
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate defender
Solid athlete
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can display spotty shot selection
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Needs to improve his rebounding
Summary:
Riley Kugel is an athletic, skilled swingman that can shoot and score the basketball. He’ll need to improve his court vision and playmaking skills, and he’ll need to show that he can guard upper-echelon opponents on a consistent basis. Still, his solid blend of athleticism and shot making ability could make him an option for NBA teams to consider in the second round range of the 2024 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Games Scouted:
3/15/23 Florida vs. UCF
1/16/24 Florida vs. Tennessee
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