Shon Abaev

Created on 8/5/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-8
Weight: 200
College: Cincinnati
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 2/26/2006

Projected Draft Range: Lottery

Pros:

Very good shooter
Good scorer off the dribble
Adequate playmaker
Moves well off the ball on offense
Fairly solid defender
Solid athlete

Cons:

Can tend to over-dribble, which can lead to turnovers
Needs to improve his rebounding
Can be undisciplined defensively

Summary:

Shon Abaev is an athletic, sharpshooting wing that will play at Cincinnati. He can shoot and score the basketball, and he is a very skilled player that could end up being a lottery pick in the 2026 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Overtime Elite Profile

Games Scouted:
4/1/25 2025 McDonald’s High School All-American Game
4/12/25 2025 Nike Hoop Summit

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