Sam Hauser
Updated on 7/31/21. Written by Alan Lu.
2021 rankings were finalized on 7/29/21.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 217
College: Virginia
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 12/8/1997
2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 51
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Good shooter, especially from deep
Decent low post scorer
Decent scorer off the dribble
Moves fairly well off the ball on offense
Adequate playmaker
Solid rebounder
Adequate defender
Cons:
Struggles to consistently create his own shot
Can be too passive on offense
Struggles to guard quicker players
Only an average athlete
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Played on a very slow-paced team, may struggle to adjust to NBA tempo
Summary:
Sam Hauser is a skilled, sharpshooting wing player that can shoot and pass the basketball. While he may not possess ideal physical tools, his ability to knock down outside shots and make decisions on offense could enable him to be a second round pick in the 2021 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
ESPN Draft Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
KenPom’s Virginia Basketball Page
The NBA’s 2021 NBA Draft Combine Player Measurements
Games Scouted:
1/1/19 Marquette vs. St. John’s
12/26/20 Virginia vs. Gonzaga
2/6/21 Virginia vs. Pittsburgh
3/20/21 Virginia vs. Ohio
6/24/21 The 2021 NBA Draft Combine
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