2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Isaiah Austin



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2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Isaiah Austin


Position: Power Forward

Size: 7-1, 220

School: Baylor, Freshman


Strengths:
  • Mid-range jump shooter
  • Range out to the 3-point line
  • Effective in pick and pop situations
  • Handles the ball extremely well for his size
  • Can attack the basket
  • Face up post game
  • Finish around the rim with either hand
  • Touch around the basket
  • Great athlete for a seven-footer
  • Length helps him on the glass
  • Shot blocking




  • Weaknesses:
  • Rail thin
  • Physicality
  • Establishing position on the block
  • Back to the basket game
  • Not very aggressive inside
  • Handling double-teams
  • Not a great passer
  • Slow release on jump shot


  • Summary: Austin has a terrific skill set for a young seven-footer, but his lack of strength is a major concern in his transition to the NBA. Austin won’t be an immediate contributor at the next level as he will need to add muscle. Regardless, his unique offensive versatility will attract several NBA teams and he should be a late lottery/mid first round pick.

    Player Comparison: Channing Frye. Austin doesn’t possess the physicality of Frye, but each player’s ability to stretch defenses with their jump-shooting abilities and length inside is where the similarities come into play. Both guys are more comfortable playing on the perimeter than mixing it up down low, but how quickly Austin can gain weight will be the deciding factor if he can develop into a solid contibutor like Frye.







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    Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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