Khristian Lander

Draft Notes

Lander is a big time prospect with a possible NBA future. He’s got all the athleticism you could ask for and has a compact and strong frame. He’s high scoring, both by getting into the paint and hitting all sorts of layups or knocking down shots from downtown.

Lander shoots a smooth lefty set-shot and is deadly accurate. He’s got a quick release and only needs a sliver of daylight to get his shot off.

His dribble drive game is strong and he does a good job of using a power dribble to slash to the basket. He uses both hands well but definitely prefers to go left.

As a facilitator Lander sees the game at a high level and is a good decision maker. He’s able to draw the defense with the dribble and commands a lot of attention because of his scoring ability, which helps his teammates get open. He plays with his head up and is a willing passer.

Lander is a very good athlete but isn’t the next Derrick Rose in terms of pure quickness and explosion.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

possible draft pick in the the 2023 NBA Draft

1. Scoot Henderson – 6-3 – G League Ignite
2. Amen Thompson – 6-6 – Overtime Elite
3. Anthony Black – 6-7 – Arkansas
4. Cason Wallace – 6-3 – Kentucky
5. Jalen Hood-Schifino – 6-5 – Indiana
6. Jazian Gortman – 6-2 – Overtime Elite
7. Mike Miles – 6-1 – TCU
8. Jalen Pickett – 6-4 – Penn State
9. Nadir Hifi – 6-3 – France
10. Marquis Nowell – 5-8 – Kansas State
11. Tyger Campbell – 5-11 – UCLA
12. Bryce Griggs – 6-2 – Overtime Elite