NBA Draft 2019 Prospect Watch: Eric Paschall
By Adam McGee
What the experts say
(as of 5/28/19)
ESPN [$] (Jonathan Givony): 32nd
The Ringer (Kevin O’Connor): 44th
Sports Illustrated (Jeremy Woo): 43rd
Sporting News (Chris Stone): N/A
The Athletic [$] (Sam Vecenie): 35th
The Stepien (Composite Rank): 53rd
The Step Back (Brandon Kleen): 28th
Quotes:
Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer wrote about Paschall’s feel for the game and high basketball IQ, ultimately describing the 22-year-old as follows:
"“Bowling-ball scoring forward who projects as a versatile defender, though his potential will hinge on the consistency of his jump shot.”"
Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated noted how personnel changes at Villanova for Paschall’s senior season didn’t exactly help to showcase the best of his potential NBA future, but acknowledged that he does have many of the tools required to make an impact in the NBA:
"“Understandably, Paschall’s individual numbers have taken a dive with less help and more responsibility this season. He still projects as a potential role guy provided his three-point shooting holds up, as his toughness, mobility and motor could play as a smaller stretch four within the right system.”"