2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Trevor Mbakwe



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2013 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Trevor Mbakwe


Position: Power Forward

Size: 6-8, 245

School: Minnesota, Senior


Strengths:
  • Aggressive rebounder
  • Active on the boards on both ends
  • Physicality
  • Strength
  • Not afraid to bang bodies down low
  • Plays with great energy
  • Solid defender
  • Decent back to the basket repetoire
  • Working for position on the block




  • Weaknesses:
  • Age (is already 24 years old)
  • Has had off-the-court/injury issues that might raise a red flag
  • A bit undersized for a true NBA four
  • Explosiveness; a below-the-rim player
  • Not much of a threat offensively outside the paint
  • Most of his points come on putbacks
  • Free-throw shooting


  • Summary: The sixth-year forward Mbakwe is what he is at this point of his career: a terrific rebounder who doesn’t mind mixing it up down low. There is always a spot for that type of player at the next level in a reserve or complementary role, which is why Mbakwe projects to being an early second-round pick who could sneak into the late first round.

    Player Comparison: Lavoy Allen. Allen has carved out a niche in the NBA due to his physical style of play down low and knack for crashing the boards. That will be Mbakwe’s calling card at the next level as well. Both guys are strong and physical, and play with high motors; but are limited in their offensive abilities.







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    Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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