Zebra Sports NBA Neoklis ‘Neo’ Avdalas: NBA draft scouting report

Neoklis ‘Neo’ Avdalas: NBA draft scouting report



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2006 | 6-8 | 6-9 WS | 198 LBS

Team: Peristeri (Greece)

Agent: Octagon/Alex Saratsis

Best aggregate mock draft rank: 36 / Worst rank: NR

2024-25 stats: Avdalas averaged 18.5 mpg, 7.7 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.6 spg, 0.4 bpg, 43.6% FG, 35.7% 3P in 26 games this season across all leagues.

His father is former basketball player Dimitris Avdalas.

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Strengths:

* Fluid combo guard/wing with size and versatility to play three positions effectively.

* Strong pick-and-roll operator with advanced vision and manipulation—ranks in the 74th percentile as a ball handler (0.990 PPP).

* Smart secondary playmaker who makes quick reads and unselfish passes; averaged 2.0 APG in BCL play.

* Comfortable finishing off cuts (1.259 PPP) and attacking closeouts.

* Converts 48.3% at the rim and 53.3% on two-pointers in domestic play, solid mid-range game.

* Effective in transition (1.543 PPP, 96th percentile).

* Strong body control and deceleration mechanics allow him to create separation without elite burst.

* Engaged team defender who tags rollers, rotates on time, and navigates screens well.

* Positional strength and motor allow him to defend multiple positions—good technique when helping or recovering.

* Averaged 0.6 SPG and 0.4 BPG; solid disruptor in passing lanes and weakside contests.

Weaknesses:

* Streaky shooter with poor three-point consistency in BCL play (21.5% 3P).

* Isolation scoring still developing—ranks in the 26th percentile in iso efficiency (0.703 PPP).

* Shot selection and release speed limit spot-up effectiveness (0.698 PPP).

* Limited vertical pop and lacks an explosive first step.

* Can lose focus off-ball defensively and has trouble staying in front of quicker guards.

* Decision-making under pressure is still inconsistent, especially when blitzed in P&R.

* Shooting off movement and contested catch-and-shoot attempts need improvement.

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