As Jarred Vanderbilt’s decision to leave for the NBA Draft or return to Kentucky for a sophomore season looms, there’s plenty of speculation as to what he’ll do.
The 6-9 wing had injury issues that allowed him to play in only 14 games in his freshman year. In that time, he showed NBA scouts an exceptional amount of defensive versatility, averaging 7.9 rebounds per game and guarding multiple positions.
But he also showed a lack of consistent scoring ability on offense. He was inconsistent from point-blank range and he only averaged 5.9 points per game.