Yante Maten
Page updated as of 4/10/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 240
College: Georgia
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 8/14/1996
2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 71
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Active finisher around the basket
Adequate low post scorer
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Decent shooter from all over the floor
Good free throw shooter
Prolific scorer
Decent playmaker
Good rebounder
Decent defensive player
Fairly good shot blocker
Has great strength to play inside
Rock solid motor
Cons:
Can struggle to score in traffic
Does not take enough outside shots
Not an elite ball handler
Can struggle against length and athleticism
May struggle to guard quicker players
May be a classic tweener
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
Yante Maten is an undersized power forward that can garner numerous points and rebounds in the paint. He had a solid collegiate career for Georgia, and he may potentially have the skills to carve out a long career in the NBA.
Links:
Games Scouted:
3/30/18 Reese’s College All-Star Game
4/12/18 Day 2 of the 2018 Portsmouth Invitational
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