Armel Traore
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 210
Country: France
Professional Team: ADA Blois
Classification: International ‘03
Birthdate: 1/23/2003
2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 89
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent scorer off the dribble
Good rebounder for his size
Decent defender that can get steals
Solid athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Can be reluctant to take outside shots
Needs to improve his ball handling, can be turnover prone
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Summary:
Armel Traore is an athletic combo forward that had a fairly solid season in the French League this year. He is an energetic player that excels at making hustle plays. He will need to improve his jump shot, but as he has been productive in one of the toughest professional leagues around the world, Traore could end up being a defensive specialist in the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Eurobasket Profile
Games Scouted:
9/30/22 Metropolitans 92 vs. Le Portel
10/4/22 Metropolitans 92 vs. G-League Ignite
10/6/22 Metropolitans 92 vs. G-League Ignite
12/19/23 ADA Blois vs. BCM Gravelines
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