Shamorie Ponds
Page updated as of 4/12/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2019 rankings were finalized on 6/19/2019.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175
College: St. John’s
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 6/29/1998
2019 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 41
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
Pros:
Crafty scorer off the dribble
Fairly good shooter from all over the floor
Prolific scorer
Very good free throw shooter
Adequate playmaker
Good rebounder for a player his size
Adequate defender that can rack up steals
Good athlete
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Can be a ball stopper
Can be turnover prone
Can have lapses defensively
May be a bit undersized defensively
Not an elite athlete
Not a true point guard, but is undersized to play the two
Summary:
Shamorie Ponds is an agile, skilled playmaker that can shoot and score the basketball. Though he can be streaky with his jump shot, Ponds has been known to have some really stellar scoring performances, as he can put up points in a hurry. Overall, Ponds had a solid junior season, and he could end up being a good find for a team in the 2019 draft.
Links:
FRZ Hoopz Network’s Article on Ponds Returning
Games Scouted:
1/1/19 St. John’s vs. Marquette
3/20/19 St. John’s vs. Arizona State
5/16/19 NBA Draft Combine Scrimmage Game
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