Hason Ward
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 225
College: Iowa State
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 9/24/2000
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker for his size
Adequate rebounder for his size
Adequate defender
Solid shot blocker
Good athlete
Cons:
Needs to extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his face-up game
Must expand upon his low post moves
May be fairly raw offensively
Not an elite rebounder
Can be undisciplined defensively
A bit undersized to play inside
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Summary:
Hason Ward is a very athletic, energetic big man that currently plays for Iowa State. He played at VCU before transferring to Iowa State, and he is a high-motor player that can make hustle plays on both ends of the floor. He’ll need to expand upon his skill set offensively, but his athleticism combined with his ability to make hustle plays could enable him to make it to the NBA someday.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Games Scouted:
1/24/24 Iowa State vs. Kansas State
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