Nassir Little, North Carolina
Draft Prospect Outlook
Strengths:
Explosive athlete; ideal physical profile for an NBA wing; competitive defender who can guard 2, 3 and 4; good instincts off the ball as a cutter and slasher; flashy finisher at the rim -- when he has an inch of space, he can finish most lobs with force; heady rebounder who can pull down boards well from his position; 3-and-D upside
Weaknesses:
Sometimes clueless in defensive coverages at UNC, and ditto on offense; lacks consistent touch as a shooter; shot selection at the next level needs refinement; needs to develop more consistent perimeter game
Deeper Dive:
• Combine: 6-foot-6, 224 pounds; 7-foot-1 wingspan; 38.5 inch max vertical leap
• Pro comparison: Jaylen Brown
• McDonald's All-American Game MVP in 2018
• No. 3 overall recruit in the 2018 recruiting class