Signature game: UNC v Ohio State

Overview:

Armondo Bacot is a classic Power Forward.  He is efficient and skilled in the low post. But Bacot will need to add efficient mid ranging to increase his value. Bacot’s splits are 47 / –- / 67.  Bacot is an exceptional rebounder and solid defender.  However, he will need to space the floor with perimeter shooting if he is to become a rotational NBA player.

NBA skill:  Rebounding

Note:  Prospects compared to statistical averages of drafted NBA players (2017-2022), by position, from their last college season.

Guards = Below 6’5″

Wings = 6’6″ to 6’9″

Posts = Above 6’10”

Blue      Comparable to average drafted NBA players by position.

Green  Exceeds the average drafted NBA players by position.

Red      Below the average of drafted NBA players by position.

Darker color signifies a greater statistical variance.

Offense:

Armondo Bacot is a classic Power Forward who has played in many big games including the NCAA championship game. Powerful and efficient Bacot has classic post moves; drop steps and jump hooks.  Along with positional size and athleticism for the NBA level, Bacot also has good hands. He catches virtually everything his way even in tight quarters.

Bacot finds space and makes himself available for dump offs. He is an excellent finisher on short roll lobs of Pick and Roll.  

All of Armondo Bacot’s Play Types are rated Very Good:

31% Post ups .9 Points Per Play, Very Good

18% Oboards 1.16 PPP, Very Good

15% Cuts 1.2 PPP, Very Good

12% Pick and Roll Roller 1.1 PPP, Very Good

With Jumpers accounting for only 6% of Bacot’s Shot Mix, it is imperative that he develop a face up game to space the floor.  He can continue to be a rim runner, lob catcher and rim protector.  But to be a viable NBA player he will need to develop a floor spacer.  

Bacot moves well without the ball.  15% of his points come from Cuts which yield 1.2 Point Per Play, Very Good.

Wanna see

Improved face up mid ranging shooting

Improved elbow jumper

Assists and Decision Making

Armondo Bacot is a good passer.  He has good touch and quickly finds open teammates.  

Wanna See

Improved ball security

More advanced passing:  weak side kick out, interior passing

Rebounding and defense

Bacot is a beast on the boards.  Like all great rebounders he is excellent at tracking th ball in flight and going to where the ball will be.  He gets tough rebounds despite being at the top of the scouting report to neutralize him.  Bacot is head and shoulders above the rebounding averages of previously NBA drafted post players.  

Defensively, given his instincts and IQ, Bacot should be a better shot blocker. For a post player, Bacot moves his size and feet really well.  He keeps ball handlers in front of him, but when he is beaten he does not give up on the play.  Handing off to teammates that he know will be there on help side.. 

Wanna see: Armondo Bacot

Continued high level rebounding production

Increase in blocks

Increase in steals

Tier of 2023 draft prediction: Late first round