
College Level
Pac 12
Draft Eligible
2023
Kijani
Wright

DOB
Team
Sierra Canyon & Compton Magic (3SSB)
Position
PF
Height
6'9"
Wingspan
Weight
Hand
235 lbs.
Right
Contact
ETOP UDO-EMA 562-714-0422 Kijani Wright 310-729-9175
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Scouting Report
Strengths
Tough with a very high motor
Huge frame which he uses to his advantage in the paint
Understand when to take advantage of players who aren't as big or strong as he is
Very vocal on the defensive end of the court
Has soft touch around the rim
Can knock down a 15ft jump shot
Good footwork in the post, likes to use a drop step over his left shoulder
Tough with a very high motor
Huge frame which he uses to his advantage in the paint
Understand when to take advantage of players who aren't as big or strong as he is
Very vocal on the defensive end of the court
Has soft touch around the rim
Can knock down a 15ft jump shot
Good footwork in the post, likes to use a drop step over his left shoulder
Weaknesses
Needs to add to his post package (only the drop step)
Struggles with players who are just as big and strong
Limited shooting range outside of 15ft
Not the greatest athlete
Will get sped up if you double him in the post
Tough with a very high motor
Huge frame which he uses to his advantage in the paint
Understand when to take advantage of players who aren't as big or strong as he is
Very vocal on the defensive end of the court
Has soft touch around the rim
Can knock down a 15ft jump shot
Good footwork in the post, likes to use a drop step over his left shoulder
Summary
Kijani Wright is a big physical PF who loves to compete on the offensive and defensive boards. His passion and aggressiveness is what really separates him from his counterparts especially on the defensive end. He has great hands and runs the floor very well. He can finish well in and around the lane and can step out and knock down a 15ft jumper. While not being the greatest athlete his ability to outhustle, and outwork his opponents more than makes up for some of his athletic deficiencies. He must extend his range and improve his footwork around the paint to make him a more dangerous threat on offense. Defensively his is a liability on PnR covers switching on the perimeter.
Tough with a very high motor
Huge frame which he uses to his advantage in the paint
Understand when to take advantage of players who aren't as big or strong as he is
Very vocal on the defensive end of the court
Has soft touch around the rim
Can knock down a 15ft jump shot
Good footwork in the post, likes to use a drop step over his left shoulder
Reports
Notes
UC All-American - Atlanta, GA - 3/31/2019
Nice running hook in the lane, soft touch around the basket crashes the boards, can step out and shoot the 3.
USA Basketball - Colorado Springs, CO - 7/26-28/2019
Nice frame, wide shoulders. Has good hands and feet. He can finish around the rim but struggles to score of length. Blocks shots and is tough on the boards.
USA Basketball - Colorado Springs, CO - 10/11-13/2019
A massive frame, wide shoulders, and big hands. He understands how to discard defender in the lane and will finish over the top. He is a monster on the boards, seems to grab every shot that comes off the rim.
UC All-American - Atlanta, GA - 3/31/2019
Nice running hook in the lane, soft touch around the basket crashes the boards, can step out and shoot the 3.
USA Basketball - Colorado Springs, CO - 7/26-28/2019
Nice frame, wide shoulders. Has good hands and feet. He can finish around the rim but struggles to score of length. Blocks shots and is tough on the boards.
USA Basketball - Colorado Springs, CO - 10/11-13/2019
A massive frame, wide shoulders, and big hands. He understands how to discard defender in the lane and will finish over the top. He is a monster on the boards, seems to grab every shot that comes off the rim.
Offers
USC- Signed (Nov. 10, 2021)
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Honors
ESPN100 - 38th Ranked Player 2022
247 Sports - 34th Ranked Player 2022
2019 U16 Americas Championship - Gold
2022 McDonalds All-American
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Statistics
2021 Adidas 3SSB Stats
8.6 PTS || 7.0 REB || 1.0 AST || 0.8 BLK || 40.0 FG%
2021 Adidas 3SSB Stats
8.6 PTS || 7.0 REB || 1.0 AST || 0.8 BLK || 40.0 FG%