STRENGTHS

6’9 with guard skills
Covers ground with long strides
Brandon Ingram type movement
Good ball handler
Rebound and run threat
Decent passing instincts
Triple double threat/ stat stuffer
Can post some smaller defenders
Gets to FT line

AREAS TO IMPROVE

Outside shooting
Lacks burst speed
Turnover prone
Decision making
Drives out of control
Must get stronger
Looks rusty from layoff
Forces passes
Slow shot
Lacks quick twitch vertical pop

DALANO BANTON SCOUTING REPORT

Dalano Banton was not on my list of NBA prospects heading into this season, but it only took a couple of game for him to be considered one of my top prospects for the 2021 NBA Draft. Banton is a 6'9'" point guard (yes, you read that correctly) that fills the stat sheet and is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. Banton has the ball handling and aggressive mindset to attack slower bigs off the dribble, while also being able to post smaller guards and make plays for teammates passing out of double teams. I don't know if point guard is his long term position in the NBA, but his versatility fits the modern position less NBA and could become a playmaking 4. He'll need to improve as a shooter to unlock his full potential, but Banton has a unique blend of size and skills that should make him one of the most intriguing prospects in college basketball.

Rafael Barlowe - December 18, 2020