Shaedon Sharpe

Updated on 8/27/22.  Written by Alan Lu.
2022 Rankings were finalized on 6/23/22.

Height: 6-6
Weight: 200
College: Kentucky
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 5/30/2003

2022 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 8
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2022 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 7 by the Portland Trail Blazers

Pros:
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Decent playmaker
Solid rebounder
Solid defender that can get steals and blocks
Very good athlete

Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can struggle to score in traffic
Can play too wildly on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively

Summary:
Shaedon Sharpe is a very athletic swingman that has a variety of skills that could prove to be useful for the NBA. He is a high-motor player that excels at scoring on hustle plays, and he is a big-time athlete that can finish plays above the rim. He also is a rangy defender that can get steals and blocks for his team. He reclassified to be eligible to enter the 2022 draft, and he could end up being a lottery pick this year.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN Draft Profile
ESPN’s Article on Sharpe Being Eligible For The 2022 Draft

Games Scouted:
10/25/20 Dream City Christian vs. AZ Compass Prep
10/15/21 Dream City Christian vs. Vertical Academy

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