Welcome to another Joey Barrett scouting report. I have been watching games and film all season and it is finally time to compile my thoughts into scouting reports, mock drafts, and more big boards. So far this draft cycle I have written seven scouting reports, three big boards, and one mock draft which you can check out below in my 2022 NBA Draft Database.
47.2% of his shots come around the rim which is a staggering number and impressive how much he gets to the hoop
Strengths
Great at attacking the hoop
Athletiscm is incredible especially his speed, he is lightning quick
Great change of speed
Good handle
Good rebounder for his size
Finishes well around the hoop
Good rebounder for his size
Pesty defender, will get some steals
Seemed to elevate his play against upper Big Ten teams
Weaknesses
Is average playmaker but if he wishes to be a point guard he needs to be a better one
Three point shot is questionable but it is not broken
Can struggle sometimes to go left while attacking
One of his worst games of the year was on biggest stage in loss to St. Peter’s, although one loss does not mean anything
Best Potential Fits: Pistons, Pacers
Worst Potential Fits: Rockets, Kings (they will be on everybody’s list)
Shades Of: Prime Victor Oladipo, John Wall, Donovan Mitchell
Best Game: 11/12/21 Vs Indiana State
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Steals
Blocks
FG
3PT
FT
TO
27
8
4
2
0
10/13
2/4
5/7
3
Worst Game: 3/5/22 Vs Indiana
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Steals
Blocks
FG
3PT
FT
TO
10
2
1
0
0
2/11
2/6
4/4
3
Best 5 Games Stretch: 1/27/22-2/8/22 @Iowa, Minnesota, Vs Ohio State, Michigan, Illinois
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Steals
Blocks
FG%
3P%
FT%
TO
21.2
5.6
4.6
0.6
0.8
48.1%
37.0%
72.0%
2.2
Overall Thoughts
Jaden Ivey is as dynamic as it comes with the ball in his hands. When Ivey gets down hill there is very little anyone can do to stop him from getting to the hoop thanks to a combination of size, speed, handle, and verticality. Shooting is something Ivey needs to work on as he has a low release point and a generally slow shot but by no means is it broken and with the right team he can become a 37-38% shooter. His offense alone could make Ivey an all star in his prime.
On defense, I would cosider Ivey no a liability. That may not sound very attractive but with as skilled as he is on offense that is not that bad. Ivey is athletic enough to be pesky, get steals, and get in passing lanes but he will have to improve on being a good one on one defender.
This is a three player top tier draft but Ivey is clearly number four. If I were the Rockets I would consider Ivey but ultimately not take him. I do think Ivey should be the 4th pick regardless of if that is the Kings or if that pick is dealt. If Ivey ends up going to Sacramento there is a chance that him and Fox could be the fastest back court in NBA history. There is a lot of flashes of stardom in Jaden Ivey but his jump shot will be the swing skill that could make him a superstar.
Career Projection: 3x All-Star, Career Starter, Frequently on House of Highlights
