Sekou Doumbouya
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 220
Country: France
Professional Team: CSP Limoges
Classification: International ’00
Birthdate: 12/23/2000
2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 13
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2019 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 15 by the Detroit Pistons
Pros:
Fairly good low post scorer
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Has stretch big potential
Versatile scorer
Decent playmaker for his size
Adequate rebounder
Adequate defender
Gifted athlete
Good motor
May have significant upside
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Shot selection issues
May need to tweak his shooting mechanics
May lack an elite first step off the dribble
Needs to improve his passing ability
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Does not always commit himself to the boards
Can be out of position defensively
May be in between forward positions
Summary:
Sekou Doumbouya is an athletic, skilled combo forward that can score the basketball in a variety of ways, and he could be a potential lottery pick for the 2019 draft.
His play this season has been a bit erratic though, and he will need to refine his overall game, but if he makes strides that people expect him to make, he could end up being a worthwhile pick for a team in the late lottery to the mid first round range this year.
Links:
Games Scouted:
10/21/17 Poitiers 86 vs. Le Havre
5/4/19 CSP Limoges vs. JL Bourg-en-Bresse
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