LA Clippers 2019 NBA Draft Profile: Admiral Schofield

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COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 24: Admiral Schofield #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts to a play against the Iowa Hawkeyes during their game in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Skillset

Offense – (2018-19 Stats) 16.5 PTS, 47.4 FG%, 41.8 3P%, 2.0 AST

Admiral Schofield has the potential to be the prototypical three-and-D type of player in the NBA. In his senior season at Tennessee, he hit a solid 41.8% of his 4.8 attempts from deep. What makes him different from other wing players is his ability to play down on the block. Using his size, Schofield could move defenders and had some moves to get to the hoop.

If he is able to get smaller wings on him, he could become a real threat down low. Switch a big on him and he can step out to the three point line.

Defense – (2018-19 Stats) 6.1 REB, 0.9 STL, 0.5 BLK

On the defensive end is where Schofield may have some trouble. He is sort of a tweener that works to his benefit on offense, but not on D. Those massive muscles I mentioned earlier? They take away from his quickness. Many of the NBA’s wings should be able to get around him with quickness, despite his 6’9 wingspan. Switch him onto a guard and he’s absolutely toast.

Down low, he may be big, but his height puts him at a disadvantage. He is a tenacious rebounder, grabbing 6.1 in his senior year which was third highest on his team. The motor is there, but the skill just isn’t.