Derrion Reid Scouting Report

Derrion Reid (2025) Scouting Report

Derrion Reid Player Profile:

From: Alabama

Age: 19

Position: SF/PF

Height: 6’8”

Weight: 188 lbs

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Strengths:

Offense:

- Face-up game

- Operates well out of the post

- Solid vision

- Takes advantage of defensive adjustments on the fly

- Explosive leaper

- Fast-improving perimeter shooting

- Does well on spot-ups

- Passes well off live dribbles

- Plays physical around the basket

- Does well to manipulate post defense

- Makes up for size with explosive leaping ability

Defense:

- Foot speed

- Does well in stance

- Plays physical around the rim

- Makes up for size with explosive leaping ability

- Does well to get into passing lanes

- Offensive versatility

- Does well to affect shots on closeouts

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Weaknesses:

Offense:

- Would benefit from adding a regular mid-range shot to his game

- Lacks the ‘NBA body’

- Can be a bit of a ‘ball watcher’

Defense:

- Slim frame can be attacked by ‘NBA bodies’

- Finds himself out of position far too often

- Can be a bit of a ‘ball watcher’

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Player Projections:

Floor: Caris Levert / Backup

Ceiling: Pascal Siakam / All-Star

Realistic: Andrew Wiggins / Good Role Player

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Analysis: