Tyler Bey

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

Height: 6-7
Weight: 218
College: Colorado
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 2/10/1998

2020 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 24
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2020 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 36 by the Philadelphia 76ers
(Rights traded to the Dallas Mavericks)

Pros:

Excels at scoring on the move
Decent low post scorer
Decent mid-range shooter
Gifted rebounder
Good defender that can get blocks and steals
Good athlete

Cons:

Reluctant to take outside shots
Struggles to consistently create his own shot off the dribble
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can be too passive on offense
May be a classic tweener

Summary:

Tyler Bey is an athletic, energetic combo forward that could project to be a defensive specialist at the next level. He is a very good athlete and defender that can guard multiple positions. He also is a good rebounder, but he will need to improve his jump shot and expand upon his skill set offensively. Right now, he projects to go in the late first to the second round range for the upcoming draft.

Links:

Denver Post’s Article on Bey and Wright

YouTube’s Highlights of the 12/7/19 Colorado-Kansas Game via Big 12 Conference

YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/2/20 Colorado-Oregon Game via Highlight Nation

YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/5/20 Colorado-Oregon State Game via Matthew Loves Ball

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