Draft Scouting Report
Rating: 78.5
Pro Comparison: Dante Exum
Summary
Pate is a big guard/wing with an impressive physical tools and athleticism. He shows flashes of potential as a scorer and playmaker on both sides of the ball but his efficiency and consistency are areas to be cautious about.
About
- Former four-star recruit that went straight to the G League out of high school.
- Became the youngest American to play professionally when he debuted with the G League Ignite in 2023.
Strengths
- Promising pedigree. Once viewed as five-star recruit before eschewing college for G League Ignite path.
- Ideal position size. Measured at 6-foot-6 with nearly 6-foot-10 wingspan making him a jumbo wing with skills of a guard.
- Unrefined but unusual (in a good way) flashes as a big guard. Can get downhill and finish with verve, thanks to his creative finishing package.
Weaknesses
- Lacks reliable and translatable skills right now to utilize in extended minutes in the NBA.
- No clear role for an NBA team
Combine Data
- 20-yard shuttle run: 2.97 seconds
- Wingspan: 6 feet, 9.75 inches
- Standing vertical leap: 24.5 inches
- Standing reach: 8 feet, 8 inches
- Lane agility: 10.63 seconds
- Three quarter sprint: 3.29 seconds
- Max vertical leap: 32.5 inches
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-6, 201 lbs |
| Age: 19 |