Trendon Watford

Updated as of 7/31/2021, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2021 rankings were finalized on 7/29/21.

Height: 6-9
Weight: 237
College: LSU
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 11/9/2000

2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 62
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Solid low post scorer
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Has stretch big potential
Adequate playmaker
Decent rebounder
Adequate defender
Solid athlete

Cons:

Can be reluctant to take jumpers
Needs to improve his outside shot
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Not an elite rebounder
Not an elite shot blocker
May struggle to guard quicker players
Not outstanding at any one particular skill

Summary:

Trendon Watford is an athletic combo forward that could project to be an energetic defensive specialist in the NBA. He was a 2019 McDonald’s All-American, and he had a decent freshman season.

He also had a good sophomore season, and his numbers were up pretty much across the board.  He will need to significantly improve his jump shot, but he is a talented player that has the ability to excel in the association.  Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect in the 2021 draft.

Links:

RealGM Profile
ESPN Draft Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
LSU Basketball Bio
Highlights of the 1/8/20 Arkansas-LSU Game from YouTube via Matthew Loves Ball
The NBA’s 2021 NBA Draft Combine Player Measurements

Games Scouted:

2/18/20 LSU vs. Kentucky
1/13/21 LSU vs. Arkansas

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