Kevon Looney

McDonald’s All-American Recap: 

This was my first time observing Looney live. Standing at 6-8, 200 pounds, Looney is a slender combo forward who plays in and around the lane. He is crafty in face-up situations, with a quick first step and very long arms to get his shot over the defense. His control to stop-and-rise from 15-feet was impressive. Looney is very raw right now, but he’s an excellent small forward prospect. He shows flashes of potential as a scorer—crafty with either hand in and around the lane, and he can knock down the open 3-pointer—and he is already a proven rebounder. His activity level on the glass is what separates him from other bouncy forwards.

If he can play with consistent energy, Looney has the skill-set to be a 15-point, 10-rebound small forward. He needs to tighten his handle to play more on the perimeter, and continue to refine his jumper, but the physical tools and rebounding ability are certainly there. He should have an immediate impact at UCLA, rebounding the ball and using his athleticism to make plays in the mid to high post.