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A Royal Prospect: Tennessee Volunteers forward Admiral Schofield

By Jonathan Roberts

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 24: Admiral Schofield #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 83-77 in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 24: Admiral Schofield #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrates after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 83-77 in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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Admiral Schofield has been mock drafted to the Sacramento Kings incessantly, but is he a fit for them?

Heading into the NCAA Tournament back in March, Admiral Schofield was one of the most popular mock draft selections for the Sacramento Kings in the second round. Now? Things may be cooling off.

Admiral Schofield at a glance:

  • Position: Small Forward
  • Height: 6’-5.25”
  • Wingspan: 6’-9.75”
  • Weight: 241 pounds
  • Age: 22
  • Projected Draft Range: Mid-Late Second Round
  • ESPN Top-100 Ranking: 36

2018-19 Statistics:

  • Points: 16.5 (Per-36: 18.7)
  • Rebounds: 6.1 (Per-36: 7.0)
  • Assists: 2.0 (Per-36: 2.3)
  • Steals: 0.9 (Per-36: 1.0)
  • Shooting Splits: .474/.418/.698
  • True Shooting Percentage: .562

Admiral Schofield could be an incredible pick for the Sacramento Kings with the 40th or 47th overall pick — he could also be out of the league in five years, but that possibility just might be worth a second round pick.

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His biggest asset, without a doubt, is his shooting — something that could very well keep him in the league long-term.

His freshman year, Schofield shot just 30% from deep, but he’s up his shooting percentage every year during his four years of school, finishing with a career-high 41% three-point Percentage this season. That came on high-volume as well, as he took nearly five three’s per game, and did a lot of damage off the dribble and in clutch situations. His high-release point will also help him in the NBA, as he’ll have to contend with taller, longer defenders.

The big concern with Schofield, however, might be his fit. At 6’-5”, he’s a bit undersized but his play-style is one that would better translate as a small-ball power forward, but his clunky game might not be a seamless fit on a team that will value speed above all next season.

He’s also a below-average rebounder, doesn’t get a lot of blocks or steals and struggled to get to the line, which could force him into being a one-dimensional player at the NBA-level. But, he has shown improvement in each of his college seasons and it’s possible that continues into the league.

He is capable of depending multiple positions, and has a strong motor with excellent length on the perimeter. The possibility of being a 3-and-D wing could be intriguing enough for the Sacramento Kings to take a chance on him, but it could all come down to who’s available.

The Kings never brought in Schofield for a workout, but they did bring in Isaiah Roby, who’s also projected to be drafted in the 32-38-range. There’s also a good possibility Schofield goes before the Kings have a chance to select him — or anyone else — rendering all of this mute.

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Still, the Kings might be wise to bring in Schofield. He’s a high-motor player with an extremely transferable three-point skill and decent defensive ability. Whether or not that defense will translate to the NBA is another matter, but for a mid-second round pick it’s potentially a low-risk, high-reward move.

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