Tyler Polley
Updated on 6/25/22. Written by Alan Lu.
2022 Rankings were finalized on 6/23/22.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 215
College: Connecticut
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 4/7/1999
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent shooter, especially from deep
Moves well off the ball on offense
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Versatile player that can play multiple positions
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Struggles to consistently create his own shot
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Not an elite rebounder
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
Tyler Polley is an agile, skilled sharpshooter that could project into a 3 and D role in the NBA. He has good size to play multiple positions, and he can be a very good three-point shooter when he gets into a rhythm. On the downside, he tends to be too streaky at times, and he can be prone to shooting slumps. When he is on his game, he can shoot the ball really well, and in a favorable scenario, he could project into being an effective rotation player in the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Games Scouted:
12/3/20 Connecticut vs. USC
11/24/21 Connecticut vs. Auburn
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