Joel Soriano
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 255
College: St. John’s
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Country: United States/Dominican Republic
Birthdate: 1/30/2000
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent low post scorer
Decent mid-range shooter
Good rebounder
Decent shot blocker
Has good strength
Cons:
Must expand upon his low post moves
Can struggle against length and athleticism
Struggles to guard quicker players
Only an average athlete at best
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Summary:
Joel Soriano is a strong, physical scorer that played college basketball at St. John’s. He had a very good collegiate career, and he was one of the standout performers in the first game of the 2024 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. He’s a back-to-the-basket center that can post up and shoot jumpers, but he’ll need to improve his mobility and show that he can guard quicker players in games. Currently, he is a second round prospect for the 2024 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
St. John’s Basketball Bio
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3/15/24 UConn-St. John’s Game via FOX Sports
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