Thomas Bryant
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 241
College: Indiana
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 7/31/1997
2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 42
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2017 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 42 by the Utah Jazz (Rights Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers)
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Good shooter, has stretch big potential
Has an emerging low post game
Good playmaker
Adequate rebounder
Adequate shot blocker
Solid athlete
Rock solid motor
Cons:
May only be an average free throw shooter
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Does not always commit himself to the boards
Can have lapses defensively
Not an elite shot blocker
Can pick up quick fouls
Can be too inconsistent in games
Summary:
Thomas Bryant is an athletic, skilled big man that brings a very solid skill package to his team in college basketball. He is a versatile scorer that can score in transition as well as off of cuts, and he also has some low post moves that he can use to score on the block. Plus, he is a good shooter that has recently developed his outside shot, as he could end up becoming a stretch big in the NBA.
But, he will likely need to improve his rebounding and defense. His performance can be inconsistent at times, as he can make a key block on one play, and then have a lapse on another that may lead his team to allowing a score. Right now though, Thomas Bryant is off to a solid start for his sophomore campaign, and if he keeps this up, he could end up being a lottery pick in 2017.
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