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ESPN just released their mock draft for the 2020 NBA Draft. They project Scottie to go #4 overall after his freshman year. They had a really nice write-up about him and why they ranked him so much higher than his recruiting ranking would indicate.
Scottie Lewis (No. 4) is perhaps the starkest contrast in comparing high school recruiting rankings (where he's generally in the mid-teens) to our own forecast. Lewis wowed us with his versatility, athleticism and intangibles in October at USA Basketball, and did much of the same at Hoophall, putting on a dominating display in a head-to-head matchup with McDaniels.
Despite giving up 6 inches in height, Lewis suffocated McDaniels with his 6-11 wingspan and insatiable energy level, getting right underneath his opponent and moving his feet to contest every attempt he took. While his jumper has always been fairly streaky, Lewis made a number of outside shots in this matchup with both his feet set and off the dribble, showing the type of shooting mechanics you want to see in terms of projecting future improvement. He is excellent attacking in the open floor, an unselfish passer and he did a better job of keeping his frenetic energy in check in terms of minimizing mistakes. Lewis, who is committed to Florida, still has plenty of room to improve as a half-court scorer, but it's easy to bet on guys long term who are this competitive with great basketball instincts.
2020 NBA mock draft: New No. 1 pick, latest on top prospectsDespite giving up 6 inches in height, Lewis suffocated McDaniels with his 6-11 wingspan and insatiable energy level, getting right underneath his opponent and moving his feet to contest every attempt he took. While his jumper has always been fairly streaky, Lewis made a number of outside shots in this matchup with both his feet set and off the dribble, showing the type of shooting mechanics you want to see in terms of projecting future improvement. He is excellent attacking in the open floor, an unselfish passer and he did a better job of keeping his frenetic energy in check in terms of minimizing mistakes. Lewis, who is committed to Florida, still has plenty of room to improve as a half-court scorer, but it's easy to bet on guys long term who are this competitive with great basketball instincts.
