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The 2024 NBA draft is roughly one month away and here at College Sports Wire we are evaluating the college basketball stars who are hoping to hear their name called in June.
Today we discuss Jonathan Mogbo, who is perhaps the best story in the 2024 NBA draft class. Mogbo played two years at the junior college level, then one decent but unspectacular season at Missouri State, before transferring to San Francisco in the WCC and putting together a dominant season.
Mogbo is a versatile big with a huge 7’2 wingspan and the ability to score around the rim, distribute the basketball as a connector type, and defend both in space and at the rim.
After performing well at the combine and reportedly wowing teams in workouts, Mogbo decided to stay in the draft process and should hear his name called somewhere between the late first and the middle of the second round.
Below is a look at Mogbo’s draft profile, including his measurements at the combine, strengths and weaknesses as a player, and current projected draft range and team fits in the NBA:
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From: West Palm Beach, FL
Played: Junior College (2020-2022) Missouri State (2022-23) San Francisco (2023-24)
2023-24 Stats: 14.2 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.6 steals, 64% on twos
Syndication: The Enquirer
Height: 6’6.25
Weight: 217.2 pounds
Wingspan: 7’2
Standing Reach: 9’0.5
Max Vertical Leap: 37.5 inches
Syndication: The Enquirer
- Advanced stats absolutely love Mogbo’s performance at USF last season. He was in the 94th percentile in overall offense, 97th percentile in possessions plus assists, 98th percentile in transition, and 94th percentile in at the rim scoring.
- Mogbo’s ability to score around the rim is outstanding, especially at his size, but it’s his ability as a connector that will wow teams. His decision-making and passing skills are top notch for a big, and in the right system could really allow him to thrive.
- Mogbo moves well without the basketball, cutting to the rim and getting out in transition, which should help him be impactful at the next level without needing a bunch of touches.
- Mogbo is an elite rebounder thanks to his massive 7’2 wingspan, and while he’s unlikely to be a big time shot blocker he should rebound well at the next level.
- Defends well in space, uses his size and wingspan to alter shots and keep guards in front of him.
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- A non-shooter, Mogbo did not make a three pointer last year and only shot 69.2% from the free throw line. Perhaps improvement as a three point shooter will come in time, but it’s not there now.
- At 6’6 without shoes, Mogbo is an extremely undersized big man. The lack of size or shooting pigeonholes him into a somewhat limited role at the next level, and his teammates in the frontcourt will need to have certain skills for Mogbo to be playable.
- Mogbo will be 22 entering his rookie season, and while age isn’t always a big factor the fact that he has only performed at or near this level once could give scouts some pause.
- Mogbo had a habit of disappearing in bigger games last year, scoring eight points at Gonzaga and six points at St. Mary’s. He did have big assist numbers in those games, but fair to wonder if he can bring it against better opponents.
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Draft Range: 25-50
CSW Mock: 39 to Memphis Grizzlies
Team Fits: Any team in need of a developmental big, especially teams that already have some shooting in the frontcourt. Boston, Oklahoma City, Minnesota, New York all make some sense.
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