NBA Comparison: Anthony Morrow

Strengths: Atwell is a highly experienced shooting guard with solid size at 6’5, 200 pounds, bringing a polished offensive skill set built around elite perimeter shooting … A true lefty marksman, he has been one of the most efficient and consistent three-point shooters at the college level, converting 2.7-of-6.4 attempts per game for his career (41.5%) while elevating that production to 130-of-284 (45.8%) as a senior on high volume … Shooting is elite and clearly his defining NBA skill, with deep range, a quick release, and the ability to hit shots both off the catch and creating space with a dribble step-back … Comfortable working off movement and relocating, consistently finding open windows … Excellent free throw shooter (89% career), reinforcing his touch and shooting consistency … Displays solid feel for the game and understands spacing, playing within his role effectively … Added value defensively with improved activity, posting a career-best 1.2 steals per game … Uses his length (plus wingspan) well to contest shots and hold his own positionally … Has a reliable runner/floater when he gets into traffic on drives, allowing him to finish over size despite limited vertical pop … Proved himself against higher-level competition after transferring, showing his shooting translates at the high-major level …

Weaknesses: Older prospect who turned 23 at the start of the year, limiting perceived upside compared to younger peers … Primarily a specialist, lacking the ability to consistently create offense for himself or others beyond simple actions … Ball handling is functional but somewhat tight, and he lacks ideal fluidity and burst to break defenders down off the dribble … Passing instincts are average for a guard, reflected in low assist numbers … Release, while effective, is slightly unorthodox as he tends to turn his body on attempts, which could be more easily contested at the next level … Lacks ideal athleticism, which limits his overall upside and ability to separate … Struggles to finish at the rim with much elevation, often relying on touch rather than explosiveness in traffic … Not an explosive athlete, which limits his finishing upside and overall two-way versatility … Impact can be minimized if his shot isn’t falling, as much of his value is tied directly to his perimeter scoring …

Outlook: Atwell projects as a potential second-round pick who can carve out a role as a floor-spacing shooting guard at the next level … His elite shooting ability, efficiency, and experience give him a clear pathway to contributing as a specialist … Teams in need of perimeter shooting will value his ability to stretch defenses immediately, though his long-term role will depend on whether he can provide enough complementary value beyond scoring …

Notes: 2025–26: 34 GP, 34.6 MPG, 13.5 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 0.8 APG, 1.2 SPG, 46.3% FG, 45.8% 3PT (130-284), 84.1% FT … Born January 1, 2003 … Hometown: Huntersville, NC … Played three seasons at UNC Greensboro before transferring and proving himself at a high-major program as a senior at Texas Tech … One of the most efficient high-volume three-point shooters in college basketball during the 2025–26 season….

Aran Smith 4/14/26