Skal Labissiere, Kentucky Wildcats
Age: 20 (3/18/1996)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’11.75″, 216 pounds, 7’2.5″
Slash Line: .516/.000/.661
Season Averages: 15.8 MPG, 6.6 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.0 ORPG, 1.6 BPG
One of the primary reasons scouts, executives, and analysts remain high on Skal Labissiere is his upside as a scorer. His shooting mechanics are strong, and his midrange capabilities have been established.
A stretch 4 doesn’t necessarily have to hit the 3-point shot, but Labissiere may be able to do so if he continues to expand his range.
Labissiere has the size and defensive potential to be an absolute terror at the next level. He measured at just under 7’0″ at the 2016 NBA Draft Combine, and posted a 7’2.5″ wingspan that exceeded expectations.
Labissiere’s averages of 1.6 blocks per game and 4.2 blocks per 40 minutes bode well for him, as well.
It shouldn’t be overlooked that, coming out of high school, Labissiere was one of the Top 2 recruits in the country. He remains a Top 10 prospect on most big boards, and one of his most common upside comparisons has been LaMarcus Aldridge.
In other words, for as poorly as he played as a freshman, Labissiere’s shooting mechanics are strong enough for scouts to remain intrigued by his two-way potential.
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