Washington Wizards 2020 NBA Draft: Devin Vassell profile

Devin Vassell: Weaknesses

Although he did improve as a sophomore, Vassell still needs to get better at creating offense for himself in isolation. He also must continue to add bulk to his thin frame so he can withstand an 82-game season. 200 lbs is small for a 6’7 wing, but Vassell is just turned 20 years old in August. He’s got plenty of growing to do. Strength will naturally come as he matures, so he’ll be fine with time.

In a halfcourt set, Vassell has to be more vocal and aggressive on offense because he often fades into the background when he’s not in transition. Right now, he’s better suited for a spot-up shooter role in the halfcourt. But his athleticism will be wasted if he stands in the corner and waits for teammates to find him for an open shot. He should be attacking the basket a lot more often.

Last but not least, his free throw shooting needs some improvement. Vassell shot 73.8 percent as a sophomore and just 67.9 percent as a freshman from the charity stripe. Seeing such low numbers from the foul line is surprising for someone who shoots so well from outside. His percentage at the line has to get better if he wants to play crucial minutes down the stretch for any team. His shooting success elsewhere on the court suggests he can improve.