Yves Missi
Updated on 7/2/24. Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 220
College: Baylor
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 5/14/2004
2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 28
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2024 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 21 by the New Orleans Pelicans
Pros:
Adequate low post scorer
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Good rebounder
Decent defender
Good shot blocker
Solid athlete
Cons:
Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his face-up game
Must expand upon his low post moves
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
May be quite raw offensively
Can struggle to guard quicker players
Needs to add strength
Summary:
Yves Missi is an athletic, high-motor center that played fairly well for Baylor this season. He excels at making hustle plays and is a solid shot blocker, and while he will need to expand upon his game offensively, he could end up going in the late first to the second round range in the 2024 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Games Scouted:
4/8/23 2023 Nike Hoop Summit
11/7/23 Baylor vs. Auburn
12/20/23 Baylor vs. Duke
1/9/24 Baylor vs. BYU
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