Ht/Wt: 6' 3" / 180 lbs
Position: PG
Team: Arizona
Class: Freshman

2020 Draft Profile - Nico Mannion

Jeremy Woo - Sept. 16th: "There are scouts who see him as a long-term backup, and others who see more upside as a fringe starter due to his youth, playmaking and shooting potential. Regardless, that makes him a better value proposition in the 20s."

Gary Parrish - CBS Sports - July 6th: "Nico Mannion only shot 32.7% from 3-point range this season, which obviously isn't great for a lead guard who has the ball a lot. But he's still an interesting talent because of his ability to make reads and run an offense."

NBA Draft Room - July 6th: "A consummate point guard who makes great decisions with the ball, can handle against pressure and know when to look to score. Doesn’t have an ideal frame for the NBA game, with a short wingspan and average height for position but his basketball IQ and competitive fire make up for it."

HashTag Basketball - July 1st: "He's also an effective outside shooter. He uses his ball-handling to create space or runs off of screens for catch-and-shoot opportunities. When he can't get to the rim or is struggling to get his shot going, Mannion uses a deadly floater anywhere from 5-15 feet out. "

USA Today - June 25th: "Playing for a mediocre Arizona team without much of a supporting cast, Mannion (14 points and 5.3 assists per game) was bogged down by Pac-12 teams' scouting reports that focused on him. If he can shoot better in the pros, that'll add to his playmaking on his solid pick-and-roll game."

NBA Draft Room - May 26th: "Nico is a unique talent with a quick first step, advanced decision making and great scoring ability. He slowed down a bit after a quick start to the season and is moving down the board."

Kyle Boone - CBS Sports - May 26th: "The lack of athleticism in Nico Mannion's game is a sore spot among scouts, but few can read the floor, react and make quick plays as a lead guard the way he can, making his smarts one of his most invaluable assets."

Jeremy Woo - SI - May 6th: "Mannion’s youth and pedigree still hold weight, and he’s a natural floor leader with a lot of room to grow. There will always be concerns defensively, and the fact he didn’t finish well at the rim this season also raises some questions. But Mannion’s feel and skill level should enable him to succeed in the right system, and he’s a good decision-maker with strong intangibles."

Jeff Goodman - Stadium - May 6th: "Mannion is a well-rounded point guard who was inconsistent last season at Arizona."

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