Keita Bates-Diop
Pro comparison
Similar to Kyle Singler and Ersan Ilyasova
NBA projection
Rotation player
Measurements
6'8.5" 223 lbs 7'3.25" wingspan 22 years old
Similar to Kyle Singler and Ersan Ilyasova
NBA projection
Rotation player
Measurements
6'8.5" 223 lbs 7'3.25" wingspan 22 years old
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Write Up
Keita Bates-Diop emerged as a potential 1st round pick due to his offensive jump from 9.7 pts to 19.8 pts per game from his junior to senior season. He's a long (7'3.25" wingspan) and fluid stretch 4 who may have some ability to play the 3/5 in certain lineups. He has a slender build and isn't overly physical, but he's listed at 223 lbs and should continue adding muscle with NBA training. Bates-Diop is a good outside shooter and projects to transition to the NBA 3pt line, he also shows decent shot diversity as a straight line driver, on back door cuts, and in some post situations. He's a solid rebounder, but may struggle a bit in the NBA due to his lack of strength and verticality. Defensively, Bates-Diop shows the ability to cover the perimeter, but isn't the quickest player laterally. He'll need to continue improving his athleticism and strength in order to handle some of the challenges the NBA presents. Overall, Bates-Diop is a solid prospect with high role player potential and could become a valuable contributor for a playoff team.
Keita Bates-Diop emerged as a potential 1st round pick due to his offensive jump from 9.7 pts to 19.8 pts per game from his junior to senior season. He's a long (7'3.25" wingspan) and fluid stretch 4 who may have some ability to play the 3/5 in certain lineups. He has a slender build and isn't overly physical, but he's listed at 223 lbs and should continue adding muscle with NBA training. Bates-Diop is a good outside shooter and projects to transition to the NBA 3pt line, he also shows decent shot diversity as a straight line driver, on back door cuts, and in some post situations. He's a solid rebounder, but may struggle a bit in the NBA due to his lack of strength and verticality. Defensively, Bates-Diop shows the ability to cover the perimeter, but isn't the quickest player laterally. He'll need to continue improving his athleticism and strength in order to handle some of the challenges the NBA presents. Overall, Bates-Diop is a solid prospect with high role player potential and could become a valuable contributor for a playoff team.