Drew Pember
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 215
College: UNC Asheville
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 6/14/2000
2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 93
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Solid low post scorer
Solid shooter
Adequate playmaker for his size
Decent rebounder
Solid shot blocker
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Not an elite rebounder
Struggles to guard quicker players
Only an average athlete at best
Limited experience against top competition
Summary:
Drew Pember is a skilled big man that can shoot and score the basketball. He has shown a very good shooting touch, and he can skillfully operate out of the post to score or pass the basketball, and he also can shoot it from deep. He will need to improve his mobility and defense, but his offensive skills could enable him to get looks from NBA teams in the second round range of the 2024 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN Draft Profile
UNC-Asheville Basketball Bio
Wikipedia Page
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11-7-22 UNC-Asheville-UCF Game via MM Basketball Highlights
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