Ismael Kamagate

NBA DRAFT SCOUTING REPORT

POSITION: CFROM: FranceHT: 6-11WT: 220
BORN: 01/17/01YEAR: Int.01WING: NAREACH: NA

Draft Notes

Kamagate is an athletic center with a clear NBA level frame who shows flashes of ability. He’s a rim-running and shot blocking big with great tools to work with.

Has a lot of bounce off the floor and elevates quickly. Can finish above the rim and over defenders.

Has the makings of a mid range jumper. Shoots kind of a knuckle-ball and doesn’t have a smooth release but can hit shots from mid range. Doesn’t project as a floor spacer.

Changes ends really well and makes himself available for lobs and gets in position for put-backs.

Is a strong defender who has upside as a defensive anchor/rim protector.

Will take some time to develop but could pay off in the long run for a team willing to be patient.


Comparisons

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Draft Projection

late first to mid second round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

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2022 Center Rankings

  1. Chet Holmgren – 7-0 – Gonzaga
  2. Jalen Duren – 6-10 – Memphis
  3. Mark Williams – 7-0 – Duke
  4. Christian Koloko – 7-1 – Arizona (Cameroon)
  5. Walker Kessler – 6-11 – Auburn 
  6. Kenneth Lofton Jr. – 6-7 – LA Tech
  7. Ismael Kamagate – 6-11 – France
  8. Jaylin Williams – 6-10 – Arkansas
  9. Khalifa Diop – 6-11 – Senegal 
  10. Ibou Dianko Badji – 7-1 – Senegal
  11. Kofi Cockburn – 7-0 – Illinois (Jamaica)
  12. Orlando Robinson – 7-0 – Fresno State
  13. Trevion Williams – 6-10 – Purdue
  14. Yannick Nzosa – 6-11 – DR Congo
  15. Kai Sotto – 7-2 – Philippines
  16. David McCormack – 6-10 – Kansas