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Jul 29, 2021 · Usman Garuba turned a breakout EuroLeague season into the No. 23 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. The 19-year-old from Spain has spent the past three years playing for Real Madrid.
- Adam Wells
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Jul 22, 2021 · Today in continuing our 2021 NBA Draft scouting report series, we examine a promising young forward out of Spain, Usman Garuba. Defense-first players are commodities that aren’t quite as...
- Graham Chapple
Jul 29, 2021 · Here’s a quick look at Usman Garuba, the forward/center selected at No. 23 by the Houston Rockets in the NBA Draft on Thursday: Strengths. Has a 7-foot-2 wingspan as well as terrific strength.
Mar 9, 2002 · NBA DRAFT SCOUTING REPORT. Draft Notes. Usman is a powerful, mobile and graceful athlete who has awesome length with a +6 wingspan and a nice NBA frame. He’s a high energy guy (think Kenneth Fareid) who runs the floor hard, sets good screens and brings a lot of energy on defense.
Jul 25, 2021 · We take a look at some of the prospects available in this draft, gauge their strengths, weaknesses, NBA comparisons and best landing spot within the player’s projected draft range. Here’s a breakdown for Real Madrid forward Usman Garuba.
Sep 20, 2023 · Usman Garuba (C, 21, 6’8): A recent casualty of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s bloated roster, the Spaniard who is only two years removed from being a late first-round pick finds himself on the free agent market. In his short career so far, Garuba has struggled to carve out a role in the NBA.
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Jul 29, 2021 · 2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 24. Projected Draft Range: Mid to Late 1st Round. 2021 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 23 by the Houston Rockets. Pros: Decent low post scorer. Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays. Adequate playmaker for his size. Very good rebounder. Solid defender. Decent shot blocker. Good athlete. Very good motor.