Nassir Little
Pro comparison
Similar to Jaylen Brown and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
NBA projection
Rotation player
Measurements
6'6" 220 lbs 7'2" wingspan 18 years old
Similar to Jaylen Brown and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
NBA projection
Rotation player
Measurements
6'6" 220 lbs 7'2" wingspan 18 years old
Projectable skills
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Potential Questions/Concerns
- How high is his ceiling and what are the odds he reaches it (or a portion of it)?
- How critical is team fit?
- Will he need to be brought along slower than other rookies?
- What will be his most productive position in the NBA?
Write Up
Nassir Little was UNC's top recruit and was poised to have a breakout season, but things never really took off as anticipated. He mainly had an up and down season coming off the bench as he and UNC struggled to find the right balance on how to fully utilize him on the court. However, Little has plenty of talent and physical/athletic tools to succeed at the next level. He's a strong/powerful athlete who can develop into a 3/4 hybrid. He has a high motor and thrives on the glass, in the open court, and cutting to the basket. He still has work to do with his shot, but the mechanics aren't bad and he showed glimpses of being able to stretch the floor/pullup off the bounce. Lastly, Little is just generally a smart person, he was one of the intellectuals in the locker room and has the IQ/work ethic to capitalize on his talent. Overall, Little projects to be a more productive NBA than college player even if the numbers don't suggest it, his combination of physical tools, work ethic, and budding skill-set should prove valuable to whichever team drafts him.
Nassir Little was UNC's top recruit and was poised to have a breakout season, but things never really took off as anticipated. He mainly had an up and down season coming off the bench as he and UNC struggled to find the right balance on how to fully utilize him on the court. However, Little has plenty of talent and physical/athletic tools to succeed at the next level. He's a strong/powerful athlete who can develop into a 3/4 hybrid. He has a high motor and thrives on the glass, in the open court, and cutting to the basket. He still has work to do with his shot, but the mechanics aren't bad and he showed glimpses of being able to stretch the floor/pullup off the bounce. Lastly, Little is just generally a smart person, he was one of the intellectuals in the locker room and has the IQ/work ethic to capitalize on his talent. Overall, Little projects to be a more productive NBA than college player even if the numbers don't suggest it, his combination of physical tools, work ethic, and budding skill-set should prove valuable to whichever team drafts him.