Tarkus Ferguson

Updated as of 11/21/2020. Scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2020 rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 190
College: Illinois-Chicago
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 7/27/1997

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter
Decent playmaker
Decent rebounder
Decent defender that can get steals and blocks
Solid athlete

Cons:
Inconsistent long-range shooter
May lack an elite first step off the dribble
Can be a bit of a ball stopper
Limited experience against top competition
Relative unknown commodity

Summary:

Tarkus Ferguson is an athletic, skilled combo guard that can score the basketball in a variety of ways. He can get numerous scores off the dribble, and he also can knock down outside shots off the catch. He will need to prove that he can play well at higher levels, and he may also have to field concerns that he might be a possible character risk, as he was suspended in the season opener against Memphis. If he can prove that he can succeed against elite competition, he could find a way to thrive as a role player in the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile
247Sports’ Article Mentioned Ferguson Was Suspended Against Memphis
SB Nation’s Profile on Tarkus Ferguson
Highlights of the 1/12/20 UIC-Wright State Game from YouTube via UIC Flames

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