Yago Dos Santos
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175
Country: Brazil
Professional Team: Paulistano
Classification: International ’99
Birthdate: 3/9/1999
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Fairly good shooter from all over the floor
Fairly good scorer off the dribble
Good playmaker
Decent rebounder for his size
Has good speed and quickness
Smart player that has a good feel for the game
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Can be a bit turnover prone
Can be undisciplined defensively
Undersized to play the point
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
Yago Dos Santos is a smart, poised point guard that can shoot and pass the basketball. He is a crafty player that can knock down pull-up jumpers, and he also will throw solid interior passes to set up scores for his teammates.
His performance at the 2018 Nike Hoops Summit at best may have been a mixed bag, as he did not make a field goal, but he excelled in the non-shooting or scoring related categories, as his team also won the match.
Dos Santos is a tough, gritty point guard that could end up filling a backup role in the NBA in a favorable scenario, and with his skill set, he could end up being a second round, draft and stash candidate for teams looking for players at his position.
Links:
Folha de S. Paulo’s Article on Paulistano As the 2018 NBB Champions
Eurohoops.Net’s Article on Dos Santos Out of The 2018 Draft
WHTC’s Article On Players Still In The 2019 Draft
Games Scouted:
2/9/18 Paulistano vs. Mogi das Cruzes
3/1/18 Paulistano vs. Botafogo
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