Killian Hayes - NBA Draft Room

NBA DRAFT SCOUTING REPORT

POSITION: PG	FROM: Ulm, BBL (USA/France)	HT: 6-5	WT: 215
BORN: 7/27/01	YEAR: 01	WING: 6-7	REACH: NA

Draft Notes

A big, athletic point guard who was born in Florida, grew up in France and has been playing in Germany. Now the 6-5 lefty projects as a possible lottery pick with some scouts seeing him as a top 3 pick.

Killian fits the mold of a modern point guard who can not only run the pick and roll and make all the passes but he can get his own shot off the dribble and is becoming a threat from 3pt land.

Expect to see Killian come off the board in the mid to late lottery.

Strengths

Has a solid NBA body with good size for the PG position
A terrific ball-handler who pushes the pace and has a lot of moves and creativity
He’s not the most explosive athlete in the world but has a knack for getting defenders off balance, which allows him to get to the rim or create space for his shot.
Has a good, wide crossover dribble and a lot of shake n bake
Has good burst and suddenness and changes speeds well
A good set-up man with court vision and a willingness to find the open man
Can make the one-handed pass off a live dribble and knows how to draw the help defender and create space for teammates
Knows how to get his shot and also how to draw fouls – a terrific FT shooter, which bodes well for the development of his 3pt shot
Gives good effort on defense and can really get after the ball-handler
Has a solid frame for a young guard and can score through contact

Weaknesses

Doesn’t yet have a consistent outside shot.
Needs to improve his right hand dribble, drive and passing.
Doesn’t have elite burst or above the rim ability.
Like all young players he needs to develop his understanding of the game, get stronger, improve his jumper… the usual developmental things