New Orleans Pelicans 2020 NBA Draft Profile: Devin Vassell
Devin Vassell’s Strengths
Vassell fits the profile of what the New Orleans Pelicans and most of the NBA are looking for: a long guard/wing who can shoot and play defense.
A 6-foot-6, Vassell has the size to guard both small forwards and shooting guards, which should give him a shot at a long NBA career.
Vassell was one of the reasons Florida State was ranked 4th in the ACC in defense, as he was averaging 1.4 steals and one block per game.
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His scoring came on late in the season, and Vassell finished averaging 12.7 points per game on 41.5 percent from 3-point range.
Vassell was taking 3.5 per game from behind the arc, not a high volume, but enough to see he can shoot it.
Vassell is also a plus rebounder for his position, grabbing 5.1 per game, which should translate well to the next level.
Vassell improved in all areas of his game once becoming the full-time starter in his sophomore season, enough for 2nd team All-ACC honors and third place for Most Improved Player in the conference.
If Vassell continues to refine his offensive game, he has a chance to be the best wing in a draft that is light on talent at his position.
The New Orleans Pelicans are looking for a guy who fits Vassell’s profile of a 3-and-D wing, but he comes with a few weaknesses as well.