NBA Comparison: Devante’ Graham

Strengths: An outstanding offensive player who can score at all levels and let it fly from well-beyond the 3-point line … A walking highlight reel on the offensive end with limitless range and no shortage of confidence … Reached the Elite Eight twice with Arkansas, winning 6th Man of the Year as a junior and averaging 18 points as an SEC First Team Selection as a senior … High arcing 3-pointer allows him to shoot over taller defenders … Gifted ball-handler who creates separation at an elite level with phenomenal quickness and footwork with the ball in his hands … Lightning reflexes allow him to burst past defenders on the perimeter, jump passing lanes for steals and strip opposing ball-handlers before they even notice … Solid court vision and playmaking skills, but is often looking for his own shot more than he is trying to create for others … A prolific offensive player and scorer who can really flourish in a lead-guard role if he learns to trust his teammates and take better shots to raise his efficiency and elevate the players around him, while still showcasing the elite shot making and range that makes him special …

Weaknesses: His scoring efficiency leaves a lot to be desired and he doesn’t provide much defensive value given his short height at just 6’2 … Will turn 24 at the beginning of the season limiting his time for improvement and overall upside … Can be too selfish offensively as he averaged over 16 shots per game on only 39% shooting from the field and 30% from beyond the arc … Really struggled during the scrimmages at the G-League Elite Camp, shooting 3-20 from the field with six turnovers in his two games. These performances crushed his draft stock and it is unlikely Notae will be drafted after this … Could find difficulty filling a role at the next level. Had a high usage rate of 31%, but unless a team is tanking, NBA teams will be unlikely to live with this high usage rate and lack of efficiency …

Notes: Measured: 6’1.0” barefoot, 6’2.25” in shoes, 8’1.5” standing reach, 180.0 lbs, 6’6.25” wingspan at the 2022 NBA G-League Elite Camp …Played at Jacksonville State for two seasons before transferring to Arkansas for his final two seasons … SEC First Team Selection as a senior and 6th Man of the Year as a junior … NCAA West Regional All-Tournament Team in 2022 … All-American in 2021-22 …

Derek Bast 6/22/22