Ht/Wt: 6' 5" / 190 lbs
Position: PG/SG
Team: NZ Breakers
Class: Intl.

2020 Draft Profile - RJ Hampton

Jeremy Woo - Sept. 16th: "Hampton fits physically in the NBA, with plus speed for his size, but he’s more combo ball-handler than point guard, and it’s imperative he shoots it better in order to find an off-ball role long-term. He has a ways to go defensively as well, but has the tools to do it."

Gary Parrish - CBS Sports - July 6th: "So he's already made an impact on the sport, for better or worse. Hampton spent part of the pandemic training with former NBA players Penny Hardaway and Mike Miller in Memphis and projects as a valuable combo guard for years to come, thanks to a versatile offensive game that allows him to score and make plays in lots of ways."

NBA Draft Room - July 6th: "Hampton is a silky smooth combo guard who has good size and can light up the scoreboard. He’s a good three point shooter and an exciting ball handler who can take over games with his offensive ability."

HashTag Basketball - July 1st: "He is a great ball-handler and has no issues attacking the rim. His ability to create off the dribble leads to a lot of playmaking opportunities. His comfort level and navigation of the pick-and-roll improves every day, as does his passing vision."

USA Today - June 25th: "Hampton didn't benefit from his time in Australia's top pro league like LaMelo Ball did, and his game would have been better spotlighted in the NCAA. But the tools (length, quickness, agility) are there even if the intangibles (jumper, ball-handling, IQ) aren't mastered yet. "

NBA Draft Room - May 26th: "Hampton had a solid showing in 15 games for the Breakers. He didn't light the league on fire but he showed why he's a likely mid first round pick in June. "

Kyle Boone - CBS Sports - May 26th: "He's got plenty of bounce and upside as a pick-and-roll scorer who can create, though his production overseas in the NBL last season was largely inefficient. The first steps to him succeeding will be to fill out his frame and become a more consistent scorer."

Jeremy Woo - SI - May 6th: "There are real concerns about Hampton’s jumper, particularly given he profiles best as a combo guard and will need to contribute away from the ball. All that said, he was a highly regarded high school prospect, and should benefit if he lands in a situation more conducive to building his confidence."

Jeff Goodman - Stadium - May 6th: "He opted to play for the Breakers instead of going to college, and while his numbers weren’t overly impressive, he’s intriguing due to his length and versatility. But he’ll need to work on his perimeter shot and also gain strength before he can become an impact player in the NBA."

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