Washington Wizards 2020 NBA Draft: Saddiq Bey profile

Saddiq Bey: Strengths

During his time at Villanova, Saddiq Bey was a problem from beyond the three-point line. He posted the team’s second-best three-point shooting percentage — 37.4 percent — on 3.6 attempts per game during his freshman season. As if that wasn’t dangerous enough, Bey became even more of a long-range weapon as a sophomore.

Bey didn’t just increase his three-point volume as a sophomore, upping his attempts per game to 5.6, he also made them more often. He shot an unreal 45.1 percent from three as a sophomore, the fourth-highest mark in the entire NCAA. Although Bey is best on catch and shoot opportunities, he’s also able to shoot off the dribble and is comfortable getting to his spots in the midrange. He shows decent feel as a cutter around the rim, too. He’s not a one-trick pony on offense.

However, Bey’s impact wasn’t only felt from behind the three-point line. Bey is a smart and willing defender who has the ability to defend against guards and forwards. During his sophomore season, he often drew the top assignment on the defensive end as Villanova leaned on him to be their defensive stopper along the perimeter. His high motor, paired with his length and high basketball IQ, only makes him that much more of a nuisance on defense.

Bey’s ability to guard multiple positions, and guard them well, while also stretching the floor as a three-point threat, allows for some interesting small ball rotations. When you look at Bey’s strengths, he’s as close as a laboratory tested 3&D wing as they come.