Keyshawn Hall Scouting Deepdive

With size, scoring ability, and rebounding skills, Keyshawn Hall is an intriguing NBA prospect. But is he ready for the next level?

The UCF Knights didn’t go dancing this year after finishing 17-16 and 7-13 in the Big 12. However, that doesn’t mean they don’t have some talent on the team. George Mason transfer Keyshawn Hall is an underrated gem. The 6’7 junior continues to improve each year he plays college basketball, and this year was no different as he took another step forward against tougher competition. Now, Hall is starting to catch the eyes of scouts as a potential NBA pick in the next year or two. Let’s dive into the full breakdown of Hall’s potential NBA career.

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The Physical Profile

Keyshawn Hall stands at 6’7 and weighs in at 235 pounds. He’s got the perfect physique for a wing at the next level. His body gives him a huge advantage as he has the mobility of a regular guard while standing several inches above the average for other players. Let’s compare him to a couple of current NBA players:

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1. One player that instantly comes to mind is Toumani Camara of the Portland Trailblazers. Camara is 6’7, 229 pounds, so pretty similar to Hall. Camara of course has the mid-major ties, coming out of Dayton similar to Hall and his time at George Mason, but I can see Hall producing similar results in the NBA. Camara averaged 7.5 points, 4.9 rebounds on 45% shooting overall and 33.7% from 3pt last year in his first season. Both Camara and Hall are strong on the glass while being able to create their own offense. They can knock down 3pt shots and finish tough shots around the rim, making them versatile scorers. Camara has blossomed into a legitimate NBA player as he’s stepped it up on the defensive end as well, giving Hall a potential similar path considering Camara was selected with the 52^nd pick.

2. Another comparison is Peyton Watson of the Denver Nuggets. Watson is also 6’7 and weighs in at 200 pounds. He’s still just 22 years old, but he’s in year three after being drafted with the 30^th pick out of UCLA. Last year, he averaged 6.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game. Both players are prolific scorers in the paint who love to use their length and size to finish some tough baskets. Watson is shooting 47.3% overall and 37.1% from 3pt this season and I believe that’s within reason of what we could expect to see from Hall if he’s given the opportunity.

Overall, Hall isn’t the most athletic person in the world. I also get a bit concerned about his speed, he isn’t the quickest for his size and I think both his verticality and lack of speed hinders his potential a bit. However, I will say that I don’t believe it’s that huge of a deal. He will be fine enough to get him by, but that’s the difference between being a role player and working towards being more.

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What’s the Vision?

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