Sterling Brown
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 230
College: SMU
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 2/10/1995
2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 44
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2017 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 46 by the Philadelphia 76ers (Rights traded to the Milwaukee Bucks)
Pros:
Good scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter from all over the floor
Excels at scoring on the move
Very good free throw shooter
Good playmaker
Adequate rebounder
Good defensive player that can get steals
Very good athlete
Good size to play out on the wing
Cons:
Streaky shooter
May lack an elite first step off the dribble
Can be too passive on offense
Not overly explosive
May not be outstanding in any one area
Overshadowed by his higher profile teammates
Summary:
Sterling Brown has recently been drawing some draft buzz as a second round prospect for the upcoming draft. He is an athletic swingman that can score in a variety of ways, and he also is a good defensive player that can guard multiple positions.
This year, he was a solid role player on one of the best college basketball teams in the country, and with his skill set, he could profile into a 3 and D type of role in the NBA.
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Games Scouted:
3/31/17 Reese’s College All-Star Game
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