Jermaine Samuels

Draft Notes

Samuels has chosen to take his extra year of eligibility and return to Villanova.

He’s a rock solid small forward who is flying way under the radar and has a chance to rise up draft boards ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft. He’s not the flashiest player but he does everything well, brings it on both ends of the court and has a much improved 3pt shot.

He’s got an NBA frame with excellent strength and enough athleticism. He’s not a big time above the rim player but has enough bounce and burst for the NBA game.

In some ways he reminds of Jimmy Butler with his powerful build, solid mid range game and his strength going to the basket. He uses his frame well to bully past defenders and he drives the ball with a purpose to get to the rim.

Samuels doesn’t show up on many mocks but he’s got a real chance to work is way onto draft boards and make an NBA roster.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

possible second round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

2022 SF Rankings

1. Ousmane Dieng – 6-10 – France
2. Adrian Griffin Jr. – 6-6 – Duke
3. Tari Eason – 6-8 – LSU
4. Kendall Brown – 6-6 – Baylor
5. Wendell Moore Jr. – 6-6 – Duke
6. Caleb Houstan – 6-8 – Michigan (Canada)
7. Josh Minott – 6-8 – Memphis
8. Dereon Seabron – 6-7 – NC State
9. Justin Lewis – 6-7 – Marquette
10. Jared Rhoden – 6-6 – Seton Hall
11. Aminu Mohammed – 6-5 – Georgetown
12. Gabe Brown – 6-8 – Michigan State
13. Payton Watson – 6-9 – UCLA
14. Jordan Hall – 6-8 – St. Joe’s
15. Julian Champagnie – 6-8 – St. Johns
16. Jabari Walker – 6-8 – Colorado
17. Vince Williams Jr. – 6-6 – VCU
18. Johnny Juzang – 6-7 – UCLA
19. Jermaine Samuels – 6-7 – Villanova
20. Hyunjung Lee – 6-7 – Davidson (South Korea)
21. Gui Santos – 6-8 – Brazil
22. Luke Travers – 6-7 – Australia
23. Fanbo Zeng – 6-9 – G League Ignite (China)
24. Landers Nolley II – 6-7 – Memphis
25. Keyontae Johnson – 6-5 – Florida