Scouting Report On Cole Anthony Of North Carolina Ahead Of The 2020 NBA Draft
We’re twenty nine days from the 2020 NBA Draft being held and the scouting reports on collegiate players who are in the draft recently came out. So what does the scouting report look like for Cole Anthony who spent one season in Chapel Hill under the direction of Roy Williams?
His position rank is 5 while the point guard’s overall ranking is 11. according to https://www.espn.com/nba/draft/bestavailable/_/position/ovr/page/3
What are his strengths?
The point guard is Aggressive, confident scorer who has been productive at virtually every stop. Good open-court athlete who changes ends quickly. Creates space for himself with crossovers and step-backs going left. Can knock down pull-ups with range, change speeds and directions and initiate contact in the paint.according to https://www.espn.com/nba/draft/bestavailable/_/position/ovr/page/3
- Glimpses of competitiveness on the defensive end. Has shown the willingness to fight through ball screens. Quick hands and feet when fully engaged.
- Impressed NBA scouts at the Nike Academy, competing in every session and going toe-to-toe with NBA players. Plays with a lot of confidence. Can play off the ball some with ability to shoot off the catch. “according to https://www.espn.com/nba/draft/bestavailable/_/position/ovr/page/3
What are the areas he needs to improve on?
Cole Anthony Much more of a scorer than facilitator at this stage. Can make basic drop-offs and kickouts, but he's still learning how to manipulate defenses. Tends to pound the ball a little too much. Shot selection has room to improve.according to https://www.espn.com/nba/draft/bestavailable/_/position/ovr/page/3
- A bit streaky, shooting 35% from the high school 3-point line on 464 attempts and 35% from 3 at the collegiate level. Shows deep range and the ability to rise up in the midrange, but scouts will have a close eye on his consistency. Lacks finesse at the rim. Right-hand dominant finisher.
- While quick-footed and fairly strong for his height, average size and length limits his defensive versatility. Ball-watches defensively and gives up open looks to shooters. Does his production translate to winning?according to https://www.espn.com/nba/draft/bestavailable/_/position/ovr/page/3