Melvin Frazier

Draft Notes

Frazier is a prototypical 3&D prospect who has elite length and is a great defender. He can guard multiple positions and is especially effective using his length on the perimeter to harass the ball-handler. He has an improved 3 point shot but still has work to do to become a consistent offensive threat. Looking to become the first player in Tulane history to be drafted in the first round.

Strengths

• His 7-2 wingspan and overall athleticism make him an absolute menace as a defender
• Has versatility and can guard 1-3
• Has very active hands and gets a lot of steals
• A very aware defender who reads the play well and understands how to play with proper position
• Can shut down his man 1 on 1 and is also a good help defender who understands team concepts
• Shows some promise with his ability to hit the corner 3
• An impressive dunker who plays way above the rim
• Has improved his passing, becoming more a facilitator

Weaknesses

• Although he’s improved his 3 point shot he’s still not a consistent enough shooter
• His FT shooting is just over 70%
• Isn’t the most creative ball-handler and is mostly a straight line player
• Can be careless with the ball. Has about a 1 to 1 assist to turnover rat

Comparisons

• Has length and leaping ability like Derrick Jones Jr. (but is a better overall player)
• Patrick McCaw with more length

Draft Projection

mid first to early second round pick