Aaron Nesmith
Updated as of 11/21/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2020 rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 215
College: Vanderbilt
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 10/16/1999
2020 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 17
Projected Draft Range: Mid to Late 1st Round
2020 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 14 by the Boston Celtics
Pros:
Very good shooter, especially from deep
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker for his size
Moves well off the ball on offense
Decent rebounder for his size
Solid athlete
Cons:
Can struggle to score in traffic
Needs to improve his passing ability
Can tend to have lapses defensively
Can be foul prone
Missed considerable time due to a foot injury
Summary:
Aaron Nesmith is an athletic, skilled swingman that had a strong sophomore season before he ended up missing the rest of the year due to a foot injury. He is a player that can flat out shoot the basketball, but he will need to improve his defense. He is a sharpshooter that can really put up points, and he could be a good pick for an NBA team in the mid first round range in 2020.
Links:
YouTube via Matthew Loves Ball’s Highlights on Vanderbilt vs. Loyola-Chicago
The Tennesseean’s Article on Nesmith’s Foot Injury
YouTube via Highlight Nation’s 1/4/20 Game Highlights on Vanderbilt vs. Auburn
Games Scouted:
12/17/18 Vanderbilt vs. Arizona State
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