R.J. Cole
Updated on 6/25/22. Written by Alan Lu.
2022 Rankings were finalized on 6/23/22.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185
College: Connecticut
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 8/24/1999
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Decent shooter
Solid playmaker
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Struggles to score in traffic
Can be undisciplined defensively
Undersized for his position
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
R.J. Cole is an agile, skilled playmaker that can shoot and pass the basketball. He played his first two seasons at Howard before transferring to Connecticut. He had an up-and-down junior season at Connecticut last year, and he’ll need to be a more consistent player in games. Currently, he is a borderline second round candidate for the 2022 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s Article on the 2021-22 Big East Predictions
Games Scouted:
12/3/20 Connecticut vs. USC
11/24/21 Connecticut vs. Auburn
4/1/22 2022 Reese’s College All-Star Game
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