Thomas Welsh
Page updated as of 4/9/2020. Scouting report written by Alan Lu.
Rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018
Height: 7-0
Weight: 245
College: UCLA
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 2/3/1996
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2018 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 58 by the Denver Nuggets
Pros:
Solid finisher around the basket
Good mid-range shooter
Adequate low post scorer
Has stretch big potential
Excels at scoring on the move
Terrific free throw shooter
Has good hands
Very good rebounder
Cons:
Does not draw many free throws
Struggles to guard quicker players
Not an elite shot blocker
Can be foul prone
Only an average athlete
Overshadowed by his higher profile teammates
Summary:
Thomas Welsh is a skilled offensive player that can score in the post and knock down mid-range shots, and he also can use off-ball movement to get scores for his team. He is a solid rebounder that can haul in numerous boards consistently.
However, he will need to improve his defense, as he may tend to struggle to guard quicker players on the floor. Welsh is a rebounding big man that may project into a stretch big role at the next level, and he could end up being a good addition to an NBA team’s summer league roster.
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Games Scouted:
3/13/18 UCLA vs. St. Bonaventure
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