Simi Shittu
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 240
College: Vanderbilt
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 11/7/1999
2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 65
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Solid finisher around the basket
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Decent low post scorer
Adequate playmaker
Good rebounder
Solid athlete
Has great strength
Solid motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Bad free throw shooter
Shot selection issues
Can be careless on offense
Can be turnover prone
Needs to improve his position defense
Not an elite shot blocker
Can be foul prone
Summary:
Simi Shittu is an athletic combo forward that will take the ball to the basket to garner scores, and he also can collect many rebounds and steals for his team.
However, he will still need to improve his jump shot and ball handling ability, and some have questioned his feel for the game. He has had some good games, but his team has been very disappointing ever since Darius Garland went down to a season ending injury, but Simi Shittu may have the talent to be a second round pick in 2019.
Links:
Games Scouted:
12/17/18 Vanderbilt vs. Arizona State
5/16/19 NBA Draft Combine Scrimmage Game
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