Bio

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

School: Virginia

Class: Redshirt Sophomore

Age: 21

Ht: 6’7″

Wt: 225

Wingspan: 7’2″

Vertical: NA

Facts to Know

Returned to school instead of entering NBA draft and led Virginia to NCAA Championship
Scored 27 points and collected 9 rebounds in the championship against Texas Tech
Will be the first lottery pick from Virginia since Ralph Sampson was #1 overall in 1983

Athleticism

Pros

Strong in the post on both sides of the ball
Great wingspan
Body frame of an elite defender
Physicality on defense

Cons

Lacks explosiveness
Minimal shiftiness
Gets burned by quick guards

Grade: B+

NBA Skills

Pros

Shoots well with range
Exceptional on-ball defender
Not afraid to attack the rim

Cons

Slow release on shot
Trouble finishing with contact
Needs to improve his handle
Limited post moves in arsenal

Grade: B

Production

Pros

Highest usage rate among UVA starters
Best offensive rating among starters
Efficient 3 point shooter
3rd team AP All American

Cons

Average defensive rating
Poor assist to turnover ratio
Limited defensive production

Grade: B+

Risk

Pros

Performed well in big games
Played team-first style at UVA
Natural feel for the game
Versatility on both sides of the ball

Cons

Lack of ISO defense in college
Missing essential quickness
Matchup questions vs. small ball bigs

Grade: B+

Overall

Coming fresh off a national championship, there is a lot of buzz surrounding Hunter approaching the draft. Hunter has the body to become an elite defender and a solid offensive game already. The biggest question about him is will he be able to play in a modern NBA system which are much different than Tony Bennett’s at Virginia.

Pro Comp: SF Luol Deng (Minnesota Timberwolves)

Prime Destinations: CLE, CHI, WAS

OVERALL Grade: B+