Emanuel Cate
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 240
Country: Romania
Professional Team: UCAM Murcia
Classification: International ‘97
Birthdate: 7/30/1997
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Solid finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent low post scorer
Adequate rebounder
Decent position defender
Good motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his face-up game
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can be too passive on offense
Struggles to guard more athletic players
Does not collect enough steals or blocks
Only an average athlete
Late bloomer
Summary:
Emanuel Cate is an energetic big man that largely scores on hustle plays around the basket, and he also can rebound the basketball. He has been playing well in the Basketball Champions League and in the Spanish ACB League this year.
He will need to significantly improve his skill set on offense, but his productivity and skill set for his position could potentially enable him to end up being a late second round pick in 2019.
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Games Scouted:
10/10/18 UCAM Murcia vs. Le Mans Sarthe
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