Ht/Wt: 6' 9" / 225 lbs
Position: SF/PF
Team: Memphis
Class: Freshman

2020 Draft Profile - Precious Achiuwa

Jeremy Woo - Sept. 16th: "He’s not a natural perimeter player, but the simple solution seems to be playing him in a lower-leverage role at center, at least to start, and asking him to run the floor, rebound, and cover the middle defensively. Achiuwa has always been a little too interested in moonlighting as a wing, but if he’s willing to buy in as a full-time big, it’s much easier to see him succeeding long-term."

Gary Parrish - CBS Sports - July 6th: "He's terrific in transition, effective around the rim, comfortable away from it and capable of guarding smaller players in space. All of that, combined with a tremendous motor, should be enough to make Achiuwa a lottery pick."

NBA Draft Room - July 6th: "Precious Achiuwa is a big wing/combo forward with elite level athletic ability. He’s got a strong frame with great length and explosive leaping ability. He has great coordination and body control."

HashTag Basketball - July 1st: "Achiuwa does a great job of utilizing his athleticism and his body to create driving lanes. He can finish through contact, with finesse, and draw a lot of fouls. Unfortunately, Achiuwa has struggled to show that he can do much else on offense consistently."

USA Today - June 25th: "Achiuwa possesses the strength to thrive well in the NBA, even as a rookie. That will help him on defense and rebounding, but he will need to develop better as an offensive player. He averaged 15.8 points, 10.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks."

NBA Draft Room - May 26th: "Has great physical tools but doesn't shoot the ball very well yet. Is at his best in transition or taking the ball to the hoop. Always plays hard and gives great effort."

Kyle Boone - CBS Sports - May 26th: " The Memphis product should be a productive power forward but could also be a devastating small-ball five in some situations with the way his motor always runs hot. He's a tenacious rebounder, rim-runner and shot-blocker."

Jeremy Woo - SI - May 6th: "Achiuwa’s actual skill level and feel are often called into question, as he’s not a convincing shooter and often relies on drawing fouls with his strength and quickness. He certainly fits the bill athletically, making him an interesting option for a team with multiple picks, or simply the patience to invest in his tools."

Jeff Goodman - Stadium - May 6th: "He’s a big, strong and athletic forward who took advantage when Wiseman was suspended and ultimately left the Memphis program."

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