Taran Armstrong
Updated on 4/8/24. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 185
Country: Australia
Professional Team: Cairns
College: California Baptist
Classification: Non-College Draft Prospect
Birthdate: 1/15/2002
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Good playmaker
Good rebounder for his size
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Versatile guard that can play either backcourt position
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can over-dribble into traffic, can be turnover prone
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
He is a tall, pass-first point guard from Australia that has strong playmaking skills. He’s a steady playmaker that can rack up assists, and he consistently competes on both ends of the floor. Armstrong is a skilled, crafty player that can score and get assists, but he will need to improve his jump shot. Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2024 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
Chad Ford’s NBA Big Board’s Article on Top Point Guards in the 2022 Draft
247Sports’ Article on Armstrong to Play in the NBL for the 2023-24 Season
Games Scouted:
7/12/19 NBA Global Academy Australia vs. The Skill Factory
7/3/21 Australia vs. Mali (U19 World Cup Game)
9/17/23 Cairns vs. Perth
9/22/23 Cairns vs. Illawarra
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