Kahlil Whitney
Updated as of 11/21/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2020 rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 205
College: Kentucky
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 1/8/2001
2020 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 88
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Good ball handler
Adequate rebounder for his size
Decent defender
Solid athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Struggles to score in traffic
Needs to improve his passing ability
Can be too passive on offense
Can tend to have lapses defensively
Summary:
Kahlil Whitney is an athletic, high-motor swingman that may project to be a defensive specialist in the NBA. He is a player that will play hard, and his activity on the defensive end will allow him to actively contest and alter shots on that end of the floor. However, he will need to improve his jump shot and ability to consistently make plays on offense, as he is also entirely too turnover prone and doesn’t get enough assists in games. Still, he is a prospect to keep an eye on in the future, and in a favorable scenario, he could perhaps end up being a solid role player in the league.
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Games Scouted:
11/5/19 Kentucky vs. Michigan State
1/7/20 Kentucky vs. Georgia
1/21/20 Kentucky vs. Georgia
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