Desmond Bane

Draft Notes

Bane is an unheralded prospect but one of the most efficient shooters/scorers in the country. He’s got good size for the shooting guard position and elite shooting touch. He’s not a super high end athlete and could struggle some with NBA speed but with the pro game moving more and more to spacing and 3pt shooting there’s a spot for Bane in the League.

His outside shooting is his primary NBA skill. He’s got a quick release on his jumper, excels in catch and shoot situations and can also get his shot off the dribble. He hits a high percentage from 3, from the field and from the FT line.

He’s not great at getting above the rim and is more of a low center of gravity player. He’s got broad shoulders and natural strength. Doesn’t appear to have plus length.

He’s an older prospect, born in 1998.

Comparisons

• stronger Jodie Meeks
• Gary Trent Jr.

Draft Projection

late first to mid second round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft

2020 Shooting Guards

1. Anthony Edwards – 6-5 – Georgia
2. Devin Vassell – 6-7- Florida State
3. R.J. Hampton – 6-5 – NZ Breakers (NBL)
4. Desmond Bane – 6-6 – TCU
5. Jahmi’us Ramsey – 6-4 – Texas Tech
6. Josh Green – 6-6 – Arizona (Australia)
7. Cassius Stanley – 6-6 – Duke
8. Tyrese Maxey – 6-3 – Kentucky
9. Elijah Hughes – 6-6 – Syracuse
10. Immanuel Quickley – 6-4 – Kentucky
11. Isaiah Joe – 6-5 – Arkansas 
12. Mason Jones – 6-5 – Arkansas
13. Jalen Harris – 6-5 – Nevada
14. Nate Hinton – 6-5 – Houston
15. Jay Scrubb – 6-6 – JUCO (Louisville)
16. Sam Merrill – 6-5 – Utah State
17. Skylar Mays – 6-4 – LSU
18. Karim Mane – 6-5 – Montreal, Canada
19. Myles Powell – 6-3 – Seton Hall