Jake Stephens

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 6-10
Weight: 266
College: Chattanooga
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 11/5/1999

2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 92
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Solid shooter for a big man, has stretch big potential
Decent low post scorer
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker for his size
Decent rebounder
Adequate defender
Solid shot blocker
Has good strength

Cons:

Can struggle against length and athleticism
Below average athlete
Needs to improve his conditioning
Struggles to guard quicker players
Limited experience against top-notch competition
Relatively untested at higher levels

Summary:

Jake Stephens is a stat-stuffing big man that was been one of the best players in college basketball. He consistently produced strong numbers, and was recently invited to play at the 2023 Portsmouth Invitational. He is a skilled big man that can score in the post and shoot from the outside, and he is a skilled passer that can rack up assists. On the other hand, he doesn’t possess ideal athleticism, and will need to show that he can ably guard quicker players at higher levels. Currently, he is a borderline second round candidate for the 2023 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
College Basketball Reference Page
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3/6/23 Chattanooga-Furman Game via ESPN

Games Scouted:
4/13/23 Day 1 of the 2023 PIT

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