Draft Eligible
2024
Draft Projection
53
KJ
Simpson
DOB
Aug 8, 2002
Class
Junior
Team
Position
COLORADO
PG
Height
6'0.25
Weight
187 lbs.
Wingspan
6'4.5
Hand
RIGHT
Contact
Rich Paul
Agent - Klutch Sports Group
rpaulassists@kutch.com
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Last Updated
Jun 18, 2024
Scouting Report
Strengths
Shoots it well from beyond the arc, displaying proficiency both off the catch and dribble, which adds versatility to his scoring.
He can create and penetrate effectively off the dribble, showcasing agility and ball-handling skills to get downhill and generate scoring opportunities.
Despite his size, he rebounds well, demonstrating a knack for securing boards and contributing to his team's rebounding efforts.
He exhibits strong playmaking abilities, effectively setting up his teammates with accurate passes.
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Weaknesses
His smaller stature may pose challenges when switching onto bigger guards and wings, potentially limiting his defensive effectiveness in certain matchups.
He struggles to finish in the lane against bigger and more athletic players, which could hinder his scoring efficiency in traffic.
Doesn't move well off the ball, reducing his effectiveness in creating scoring opportunities through cuts and off-ball screens.
He can sometimes fall asleep as a help defender, lacking consistent awareness and engagement off the ball to provide support in defensive rotations.
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Summary
KJ demonstrates proficiency in shooting from beyond the arc and excels in creating scoring opportunities off the dribble, highlighting his versatility as a scorer. Despite his size, he exhibits strong rebounding skills and possesses adept playmaking abilities, contributing to his team's overall success. However, his smaller stature may limit his defensive effectiveness against larger opponents, and he struggles to finish in traffic against more athletic players. Additionally, KJ's lack of off-ball movement and occasional lapses in help defense present areas for improvement in his game.
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Video
Honors
First Team All-Pac 12 - 2024
Second Team All-Pac 12 - 2023
Pac-12 All Freshman Team - 2022
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Statistics
2023-24 SEASON STATS
PTS 19.7
REB 5.8
AST 4.9
FG% 47.5
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Reports
Notes
Pangos All-American Festival - Phoenix, AZ - 11/7 - 8/2020
He showcased the ability to create off the dribble, quickness i the open court and the ability to finish in traffic in limited minutes. He played stout defense applying on ball pressure disrupting the offensive flow. Also did a decent job playmaking for his teammate, had a nice pocket pass off the bounce with the left hand.