Xavier Rathan-Mayes

Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 205
College: Florida State
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 4/29/1994

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Good scorer off the dribble

Adequate playmaker

Decent defensive player

Good athlete

Good size to play either backcourt position

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting

Can play too selfishly on offense

Needs to improve his rebounding

Does not collect enough steals

Overshadowed by his higher profile teammates

Not a true point guard, but is undersized to play the two

Summary:

Xavier Rathan-Mayes is a skilled combo guard that excels at attacking the basket to garner scores. He is a good scorer off the dribble, and he has the speed and quickness to regularly get into the lane.  Plus, he can be a good playmaker when he decides to play within the team system.​

On the other hand, Rathan-Mayes has been an inconsistent shooter over the years, and he has not shot as well as expected of him when he first came into college.  He is also not a top-flight athlete, but he may have the size and athletic ability to perhaps be a capable defender at the next level.​

RIght now, he may be a borderline second round candidate.  Mayes may be skilled enough to play in the NBA, but he does not have a whole lot of draft buzz at the moment.  If he shows that he can shoot and run the point effectively, he could end up being a decent role player in this league.

Links:

ESPN Draft Profile

DraftExpress Profile

RealGM Profile

Games Scouted:

1/10/17 Florida State vs. Duke

1/18/17 Florida State vs. Notre Dame

2/8/17 Florida State vs. NC State

2/28/17 Florida State vs. Duke

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