Taken by the Pistons with the 12th pick, Luke Kennard was my 5th ranked SG in 2017, and on my big board I had him at #19. Here was his brief college scouting report:
Name: Luke Kennard
Height/Weight: 6’5 ½ / 196
Wingspan/ standing reach: 6’5/ 8’2.5
Hand size: 8.75
Position: G
College/ country: Duke
Tools: P&R ball handler
Pros:
- Elite in the P&R
- High basketball IQ
- Good shooter
Cons:
- Short frame- square wingspan
- Limited athleticism
- Doesn’t project to be a plus defender
