Taran Armstrong
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 190
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 really need to improve his jump shot. Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2024 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
WIkipedia Page
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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