NBA DRAFT SCOUTING REPORT
Draft Notes
Obi’s younger brother had a strong freshman season at Rhode Island before transferring to Kentucky and has been solid for the Cats so far but hasn’t really taken the next step and become a star.
He’s a long 6-9 combo forward with springy legs and great above the rim ability. His physical tools are enough to give him a chance to develop into a NBA level player but it might take a few years.
Jacob will have to space the floor and hit the 3 ball at a better clip to make it in the league. He’ll also have to improve from the FT line after hitting about 64% from the line as senior.
Despite the flaws in his game he’s got the tools to work with and could develop into a good pro in time.
Comparisons
- NA
Draft Projection
possible second round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft
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2023 Power Forward Rankings
- Jarace Walker – 6-8 – Houston
- Taylor Hendricks – 6-9 – UCF
- Leonard Miller – 6-10 – Ignite (Canada)
- Gregory Jackson – 6-9 – South Carolina
- Kris Murray – 6-8 – Iowa
- Trayce Jackson-Davis – 6-9 – Indiana
- Olivier-Maxence Prosper – 6-8 – Marquette (Canada)
- Mouhamed Gueye – 6-10 – Washington State
- Adama Sanogo – 6-9 – UConn
- Azuolas Tubelis – 6-9 – Arizona (Lithuania)
- Toumani Camara – 6-8 – Dayton
- Tosan Evbuomwan – 6-8 – Princeton
- Hunter Tyson – 6-8 – Clemson
- Drew Timme – 6-10 – Gonzaga
- John Castleton – 6-11 – Florida
- Keion Brooks – 6-8 – Washington
- Pete Nance – 6-10 – UNC
- Jacob Toppin – 6-7 – Kentucky