Jaemyn Brakefield
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 220
College: Mississippi
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 12/19/2000
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Can post up smaller players
Adequate shooter
Adequate playmaker
Solid rebounder
Adequate defender
Solid athlete
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Summary:
Jaemyn Brakefield is an athletic, skilled forward that has a versatile skill set that could help him at the next level. He had a good season this year, and he could project into a 3 and D role in the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Games Scouted:
11/23/18 Huntington Prep vs. Lincoln Prep
12/1/20 Duke vs. Michigan State
12/8/20 Duke vs. Illinois
12/31/23 Mississippi vs. Bryant
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