Yannick Nzosa

Updated on 8/27/22.  Written by Alan Lu.
2022 Rankings were finalized on 6/23/22.

Height: 6-11
Weight: 185
Country: D.R. Congo
Professional Team: Unicaja Malaga
Classification: International ‘03
Birthdate: 11/15/2003

2022 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 62
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2022 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 54 by the Washington Wizards

Pros:
Solid finisher around the basket
Adequate low post scorer
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent rebounder
Decent defender
Good shot blocker
Very good athlete
Good motor
Played in some of the toughest professional basketball leagues

Cons:
Needs to expand upon his low post moves
Needs to improve his face-up game
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can be too passive on offense
Quite raw offensively
Not an elite rebounder
Can gamble too much defensively
Really needs to add strength

Summary:
Yannick Nzosa is a very athletic, energetic big man that could project to be an elite rim protector in the NBA.  He has played in some of the toughest professional basketball leagues, and he is a gifted shot blocker that shows very good defensive potential.  On the other hand, he is quite raw offensively, and he will need to continue to polish up his game on that side of the ball.  He is a talented prospect that could be selected in the second round of the 2022 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Spanish ACB League Profile
NBA Draft Room Profile
The Stepien’s Draft Profile
Eurospects’ Profile
ESPN’s 2022 NBA Mock Draft

Games Scouted:
2/27/21 Unicaja Malaga vs. Movistar Estudiantes
9/25/21 Unicaja Malaga vs. Gran Canaria

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