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Skylar Mays

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Bio

  • Sep 15, 1997

  • Senior - LSU

  • Guard/Wing

  • 6’4” 205 lbs

  • 6’6” ws ~8’4” sr

Stats

Note

I don’t care so much about points, rebounds, or assists per se (eg I’m not doing this for fantasy projections). What I am presenting here are stats that I think are the most relevant to consider with respect to a prospect’s (projected) NBA role. None of these stats are guarantees of future success or necessarily harbingers of certain doom. They are just numbers to put into context with a player’s overall profile.

Noteworthy

  • 84.5% FT% (478 FTA)

  • 3.0 STL% career

  • 17.1% AST%

  • 0.41 FTR

  • 98%-ile PNR-Ball Handler (Synergy)

Caution

  • 34.5% 3P% (501 3PA; 39.4% in 2019)

  • 56.9% FG% at rim in 2019 (167 FGA)

  • 20% USG

Scouting

Strengths

  • Shooting potential: 3 seasons of mediocre to bad 3P% but shot 39% his SR season and has been an elite FT shooter his entire career. Has deep range. I’m a believer!

  • Playmaking/Ball Handling: One of the underrated “feel” guys in this class. Could help teams in a multitude of ways even as he transitions to a more off-ball role in the NBA.

  • 3&D?: Will rely on strength and IQ to offset athletic/length disadvantage, but consistent 3% STL% over 4 seasons suggests some defensive potential.

Weaknesses

  • Finishing: Mays is pretty good at getting to the rim, but struggles to finish efficiently.

  • Off-ball shooting: Not much success or evidence of shooting off movement. Development in this area would really boost his chance of success.

  • Athleticism/Length: I do think Mays is more athletic than he looks. Is there some #FatUpside here? Length is average or below for an off guard/wing role.

Draft Range

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Sentiment

Jahmi’us Ramsey Jalen Harris