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2020 NBA Draft Profiles: Aleksej Pokusevski breaks the mold

In a draft with several domestic born prospects who cut their teeth abroad this past season, Aleksej Pokusevski is this year’s true international man of mystery, an 18-year-old from Serbia who has shown off a tantalizing skillset for a 7-footer, mostly for Olympiacos’ A2 League team. As the youngest player in the draft, his upside is obvious, but how realistic are his chances of reaching it?

The Specs

Height: 7’0

Weight: 208 pounds

Wingspan: 7’3

Standing reach: 9’1

Key Notes

Offense

  • Extremely impressive dribble/pass package for a 7-footer, perhaps unlike any other player in modern memory at that height and age
  • Outstanding vision, sees floor well and will make passes few would even dare to attempt
  • Quick shooting release, absolute green light to launch
  • Handled and shot the ball in variety of situations: off screens, in transition, from high post, etc.