Tyus Battle
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 210
College: Syracuse
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 9/23/1997
2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 75
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Good scorer off the dribble
Fairly good mid-range shooter
Excels at scoring on the move
Very good free throw shooter
Adequate playmaker
Decent defensive player
Solid athlete
Versatile player that can play multiple positions
Good size to play out on the perimeter
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Can struggle to score in traffic
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
May need to tweak his shooting mechanics
Not an elite ball handler, struggles to use his left hand
Needs to improve his rebounding
Plays in a zone-heavy defensive scheme
Can have lapses defensively
Summary:
Tyus Battle is an athletic, skilled combo guard that can score and defend when he is out on the floor. He can make a variety of shots to help his team on offense, and he is also an active defender. He’s played a vital role for his team, as he has been instrumental in Syracuse’s success this season.
However, he can be too streaky in games, and he will need to show teams that he can play effective man-to-man defense at the next level. He’s struggled to make shots efficiently recently, but Battle is a versatile player that could end up being a second round pick in 2019.
Links:
Syracuse.com’s Article on Battle Returning
Games Scouted:
11/27/17 Syracuse vs. Maryland
2/5/18 Syracuse vs. Louisville
3/14/18 Syracuse vs. St. Bonaventure
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