Tyler Nelson
Page updated as of 4/10/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180
College: Fairfield
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 8/9/1995
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Good shooter from all over the floor
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Very good free throw shooter
Makes clutch shots
Decent playmaker
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be too scoring focused on offense
Needs to improve his rebounding
Does not collect enough steals or blocks
Only an average athlete
Not a true point guard
Summary:
Tyler Nelson is a skilled combo guard that can shoot and score the basketball. He had a good Portsmouth tournament, and he scored 19 points as well as the game-winning shot on the final day of the games.
While he may not possess elite physical tools, his ability to make threes, space the floor, and his intangibles could likely help enable him to make an NBA summer league team’s roster this year.
Links:
Games Scouted:
3/30/18 Reese’s College All-Star Game
4/11/18 Day 1 of the 2018 Portsmouth Invitational
4/14/18 Day 4 of the 2018 Portsmouth Invitational
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