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Grayson Allen profile
Drafted #21 in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Jazz
RCSI: 24 (2014)
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
Weight: 198 lbs (90 kg)
Position: SG
High School: Providence School (Florida)
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
College: Duke
Current Team: Suns
Win - Loss: 39 - 29
Grayson Allen 2016-17 Preseason Scouting Video - Strengths

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Top NBA Prospects in the ACC, Part 9: Grayson Allen Scouting Video

Julian Applebome
Julian Applebome
Oct 27, 2016, 01:17 pm
Julian Applebome continues our coverage of the top NBA draft prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #9 prospect in the conference, Duke's Grayson Allen.
More DX Conference Previews
-The Top NBA Draft Prospects in the Big East
-The Top NBA Draft Prospects in the Pac-12
-The Top NBA Draft Prospects in the Big 12
-The Top NBA Draft Prospects in the SEC
-The Top NBA Draft Prospects in the Big Ten

Top NBA Draft Prospects in the ACC
(#1) Dennis Smith (Scouting Video)
(#2) Jayson Tatum (Scouting Video)
(#3) Harry Giles (Scouting Video)
(#4) Jonathan Isaac (Scouting Video)
(#5) Marques Bolden (Scouting Video)
(#6) Tyler Lydon (Scouting Video)
(#7) Omer Yurtseven (Scouting Video)
(#8) Jaron Blossomgame (Scouting Video)
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What Did We Learn At the Champions Classic? Part 1: Kentucky vs Duke

Jonathan Givony
Jonathan Givony
Mike Schmitz
Mike Schmitz
Nov 18, 2015, 09:54 am
Grayson Allen, 6'4, Sophomore, Shooting Guard, Duke
6 points, 1 assist, 4 turnovers, 3 rebounds, 2-11 2P, 1-3 FT, 28 minutes


Allen had perhaps the most damaging performance of any prospect on the floor, as he looked completely overmatched and really exposed his flaws for all to see.

Miscast as Duke's starting point guard, Allen was hounded by Kentucky's talented backcourt all night, and his limitations as a passer, playmaker and ball-handler were never more evident. He repeatedly drove into brick walls trying to execute the same predictable move, being unable to change speeds or directions, pull-up in the mid-range, or improvise on the fly when his initial move was cut off. He turned the ball over four times, sometimes in very sloppy fashion on simple plays, looking extremely rattled after a very shaky start. His defense was also nothing to write home about, appearing to fall asleep on a few different possessions.

While this was only one game, and Allen will have many more opportunities to show that he's a better player, there were already serious concerns going into the season about whether he is ready to handle such a heavy ball-handling and playmaking load for Duke.

Top NBA Prospects in the ACC, Part Five: Grayson Allen Scouting Video

Mike Schmitz
Mike Schmitz
Oct 12, 2015, 11:19 am
Mike Schmitz continues our coverage of the top NBA prospects in the ACC with a video scouting report of the #5 prospect in the conference, Duke's Grayson Allen.
More DX Conference Preseason Previews:
-The Top 20 NBA Draft Prospects in the Pac-12
-The Top 20 NBA Draft Prospects in the Big East
-The Top 15 NBA Draft Prospects in the Big 12
-The Top 20 NBA Draft Prospects in the SEC
-The Top 10 NBA Draft Prospects in the AAC

Top NBA Draft Prospects in the ACC
-Top NBA Prospects in the ACC, Part One
(#1) Brandon Ingram (Scouting Video)
Top NBA Prospects in the ACC, Part Two
(#2) Demetrius Jackson (Scouting Video)
Top NBA Prospects in the ACC, Part Three
(#3) Justin Jackson (Scouting Video)
Top NBA Prospects in the ACC, Part Four
(#4) Chinanu Onuaku (Scouting Video)
(#5) Grayson Allen, Sophomore, Shooting Guard, Duke

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Mike Schmitz is the video analyst for DraftExpress. Follow him on twitter and check out his archive. He will be breaking down the NBA draft in digital format all year long for us.

2014 McDonald's Video Interviews: Rashad Vaughn and Grayson Allen

DraftExpress
DraftExpress
Apr 27, 2014, 02:44 pm

High School Class of 2014 Scouting Reports, Part One - the Guards

Jonathan Givony
Jonathan Givony
Aug 31, 2013, 07:03 pm


Jonathan Givony

Recruiting Rankings: 24/7: #34, ESPN: #27, Scout: #38, Rivals: #34
Committed to Duke

Strengths:
-Very good physical attributes. Strong frame. Good quickness. Explosive. Can play above the rim with ease
-Versatile scorer
-Excellent shooting mechanics and deep range. Capable outside shooter with feet set or off the dribble
-Can create own shot. Drives hard to the rim. Gets to the free throw line at a good rate
-Team player. Makes extra pass. Can drive and dish.
-Good rebounder for position thanks to athleticism, strong frame and solid intensity level
-Tough kid. Takes hits around the basket. Competes on defense

Weaknesses
-Slightly undersized for a shooting guard
-Needs to improve ball-handling skills in the half-court, particularly with his left hand
-Only made 33% of his 3-point attempts with E1T1 at the Nike EYBL. Shooting mechanics and confidence suggest he'll become more consistent in time, but is currently prone to streakiness at times

Outlook: Late bloomer who improved significantly as his career moved on, helping him go from unknown to potential McDonald's All-American. 4.0 student. Swallowed his ego and came off the bench for E1T1 this spring/summer, despite being one of the most productive players at the entire Peach Jam, helping his team win the championship eventually. Shows impressive athleticism and versatility. May develop into more of a combo guard as career unfolds thanks to his strong feel for the game.

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