Tyler Lydon
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 205
College: Syracuse
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 4/9/1996
2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 26
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2017 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 24 by the Utah Jazz (Rights Traded to the Denver Nuggets)
Pros:
Solid shooter from all over the floor
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate low post scorer
Decent scorer off the dribble
Very good free throw shooter
Adequate playmaker
Good rebounder
Adequate defensive player
Adequate shot blocker
Solid athlete
Rock solid motor
Smart player that has very good intangibles
Great size to play either forward position
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be too passive on offense
Plays in a zone heavy defensive scheme
Can have lapses defensively
May not be a top-flight athlete
May not excel in any one particular area
Must get stronger
Can be inconsistent in games
Summary:
Tyler Lydon is a smart, skilled basketball player with a good set of all-around skills that could allow him to succeed in the NBA.
He can score in any number of ways, as his size and shooting make him a solid marksman from downtown. Lydon is also a quick, rangy defender that will defend his opponents with his length, as he is also a very good shot blocker.
While Syracuse has something of a rep for not churning out elite defenders in the NBA, Lydon appears to be a candidate that can help defeat that notion, as he could be a solid, two-way player in the league.
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Games Scouted:
11/29/16 Syracuse vs. Wisconsin
2/13/17 Syracuse vs. Louisville
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