[OhCanada-Participant]

Why is he not on any mock drafts? Sleeping on him because he is not on National games. His next 4 games should be good ones vs. Houston, Uconn, Tulsa and Memphis. Try to tune in.

When conference play started I made a thread saying I would watch this guy and I did. Now I would say my initial assessment was incorrect but he defenitely is a talented kid that will get looks at the NBA level.

Ojeyele is a very unique player and a frustrating one to write up a scouting report for.

Semi Ojeyele/SMU/6’7 235/

Projected NBA POS/SF/20th-30th pick

STRENGTHS

At the college level he starts at C for SMU. He is 6’7 and incredibly built at least 230-240 pounds. Although he is heavy he is very light on his feet displays great athletic ability and first step. His endurance seems to be limitless as he is one of the league leaders in minutes played and seems to be giving it his all while on the court. Although he starts at C and guards opposing teams C he can switch off that position all the way up to PG in the AAC although he projects as a guy you would want gaurding SF’s and sometimes SG’s and PF’s. He has a very smooth jumpshot from 3-pt range when he sets his feet set. Plays the game the right way, is very physical and stays on the court, sets good picks/screens and crashes the glass. Uses his body well. While being composed and mature he is still a tough competitor and brings a physical edge that guys like Justin Anderson bring without the crazy factor.

WEAKNESSES

Really lacks an in between game. Has yet to prove he can do more than shoot the three, excel in transition, and clean up buckets around the rim. His lack of a handle makes his explosive first step useless on offense and he also lacks a polished midrange game allowing teams to easily cheat on closeouts without being scared of him opting to blow by them. Plays in a weak conference without much size. Likely will not be as versatile in the NBA and has some tweener potential. Couldn’t Crack the lineup at Duke in a tougher environment but seems to have learned from that experience. Does not look to dominate much and seems incapable of doing so. Shake Milton usually dictates the flow of the game for SMU and he concedes to him more often than not.

OVERALL

Ojeyele has very good role player potential. He projects as a great athlete, an exceptional defender at his position and a capable shooter. With his size, height, length, physicality and versatility he is a pretty safe bet to be able to fit a role in the league sooner than later. You wish that he had a better handle and more complete game but it’s not like he is completely done developing either. I’d say he impresses in workouts. I wouldn’t let him slide past the 40th pick in any of my mocks but I see him as a likely late 1st.

COMPARISON

It’s hard to compare him to anyone but if I were to pick someone it would be Ron Artest when he first came to LA before the Metta World Peace. He doesn’t quite have that scorers mentality though

[OhCanada-Participant]

 

Just checked and DX just released a scouting report on him yesterday. Thier video is alot different though as they view him as more of a PF combo whereas I see him as a SF combo so they don’t really mind he lacks handles. Some good video footage there for those who haven’t seen him play.

[jerb2011Participant]

 I like his skillset if he can develop a respectable handle. I’d take him for OKC as the 3 today. He has a 3-D floor in my opinion

[jerb2011Participant]

 Not as a starter day one starter haha

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