Carsen Edwards NBA Draft Scouting Report and Pro Comparison
RedCup Mitch
Posted On June 5
Measurements:
- Age: 21
- Height: 6’0.25″
- Wingspan: 6’6″
- Weight: 200 LBs
Strengths:
Large wingspan for his height.
One of the best pure scorers in the draft.
Excels at getting to the line and converting 83.7 FT%. on 6.1 FTA.
Limitless range. Can pull up from NBA range with ease.
Weaknesses:
Inefficient scorer (39.4 FG% and 35.5 3PT%).
Needs to improve as a playmaker to be a starting PG.
May struggle defensively due to size and lateral quickness.
NBA Comparison:
Shabazz Napier with a knockdown 3
Dynamic scorers who can heat up in a hurry, both guards use their quickness and handles to get off shots against bigger defenders. Below average playmakers for PGs, they are often used as offensive spark plugs who can play off-ball and stretch the floor. Professional scorers.
NBA Draft Outlook:
25-35 Range.
Ideal Fits:
Milwaukee at 30:
Bledsoe offers little offensively and Brogdon is never going to be a high volume scorer. Edwards would be a very nice microwave off the bench for a team that is full of plus defenders. He’s the type of player that could drop 30 in a big Playoff game and win the series.
Phoenix at 32:
Phoenix desperately needs a PG and Edwards would be a great value at 32. Knowing Harden is listed as a PG, guess which SG led the league in assists. Have your answer? Devin Booker. Edwards would benefit playing off of Booker and potentially form a very good offensive backcourt.
