Yoeli Childs
Updated as of 11/21/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2020 rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 225
College: BYU
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 1/13/1998
2020 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 71
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Fairly good low post scorer
Decent scorer off the dribble
Decent shooter, has stretch big potential
Excels at scoring on the move
Good rebounder
Adequate shot blocker
Above average athlete
Cons:
Can be reluctant to take outside shots
Struggled to make free throws this season
Tendency to try to force the issue too much on offense
Needs to improve his defense
Not an elite shot blocker
Undersized to play inside
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
Yoeli Childs is a strong, mobile combo forward that can get his team points and rebounds in the paint. He can outmuscle opponents in the post to get scores down low, and he also has the ability to knock down jumpers when he elects to hoist them up.
On the downside, Childs’ relative lack of size to play inside hurts his ability to defend in the paint, and he also will need to show that he can guard quicker players out on the perimeter. He’ll have to be more comfortable in taking outside shots, as he may potentially have to transition to play small forward at the next level, but Childs’ strong production and ability to score could get him looks from NBA teams in the 2020 draft.
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