Washington Wizards 2020 NBA Draft: Devin Vassell profile

Devin Vassell: Strengths

During his time at Florida State, Devin Vassell proved that he’s a capable three-point shooter. He shot 41 percent from three for two straight years, even as his volume increased. Vassell attempted 3.5 three-point attempts per game as a sophomore, up from just 1.9 as a freshman.

His mid-range game showed a lot of improvement last year, as well, as he was able to create more scoring opportunities for himself. But the offense isn’t even the best part of his game.

Vassell is an ideal fit for almost any NBA franchise because his defense can be suffocating when he’s engaged and focused.

Vassell’s high IQ  and lanky frame allow him to get into passing lanes on the defensive end for easy steals. Once in transition, Vassell can showoff his athleticism on the other end. He’s also an excellent cutter and seems to know just the right time to sneak to the basket for a dunk. His feel for the game comes naturally, and he rarely forces the issue. Vassell averaged less than one turnover per game both years at Florida State.

I know this phrase gets thrown around regularly, but Vassell is the prototypical 3 & D player that many teams covet in today’s NBA. With space on the offensive side of the ball and freedom on defense, he can thrive in any system.