Wani Swaka Lo Buluk

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 6-6
Weight: 193
Country: Australia
Professional Team: Illawarra Hawks
Classification: International ‘01
Birthdate: 6/9/2001

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Adequate playmaker
Adequate rebounder for his size
Solid defender
Good athlete
Very good motor
Has very good intangibles

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
Struggles to score in traffic
Struggles to consistently create his own shot
Extreme low volume role player
Very limited offensively
Not an elite rebounder

Summary:

Wani Swaka Lo Buluk is an athletic, energetic swingman that has won 3 titles in Australia’s top professional league, the NBL.  He is a defensive specialist that managed to be a starter on an NBL championship team for the Sydney Kings during the 2021-22 season.

On the other hand, he also may be fairly limited offensively.  He’s not a particularly good shooter, and he doesn’t take many shots.  Sswaka Lo Buluk will need to be a much more reliable jump shooter, but his defensive skills, combined with his motor and intangibles could get him looks from NBA teams late in the 2023 draft.

Links:

RealGM Profile
Wikipedia Bio
NBL Article About Illawarra Signs Swaka Lo Buluk

Games Scouted:
12/4/21 Sydney vs. Melbourne
5/6/22 Sydney vs. Tasmania
9/10/22 Illawarra vs. New Zealand

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