Measurables:
- Age: 21
- Height: 6’5.75″
- Wingspan: 6’10.75″
- Weight: 205 LBs
Strengths:
Fantastic size for a combo guard.
Shows potential as a shooter. High release point.
Efficient shooting clips (44.1/39.6/78.4).
Very versatile defender. Elite shot blocker for a guard (1.1 BPG).
Weaknesses:
Hasn’t shown enough playmaking skills to be primary ball handler.
Lack of competition in the Ivy League.
Oldish prospect will be 22 by start of season.
NBA Comparison:
Frank Ntilikina
Long versatile combo guards who can defend multiple positions. Both have shown some ability to shoot when open, but struggle to create offense and get open looks in the half court. Playmaking skills are that of a secondary ball handler.
NBA Draft Outlook:
Mid-Late Second Round
Ideal Fits:
Minnesota at 43:
Minnesota is full of offense-first players and are in need of some defense. Oni has the measurables and could become a nice 3-D guy off the bench if his jumpshot continues to develop.
San Antonio at 49:
San Antonio loves their big guards, and they do a great job of developing them. Oni may not get a ton of run right away, but he’s the exact type of undervalued prospect that the Spurs will select late in the draft.
New York at 55:
Knicks have a lot of question marks at the guard slots going into the draft. Oni is versatile enough that he can slide into whatever needs filling after free agency and make an impact.
