Draft Profiles: Taran Armstrong
A look into Taran Armstrong's Draft Stock
Taran Armstrong | Guard | California Baptist
DOB: 01/15/2002
Height: 6’5
Weight: 185 lbs.
Class: Freshman
Assesment
Prospect Ranking: #56
Tier: Level 6
Offensive Role(s): Pick & Roll Ball Handler | Lead Guard
Defensive Role(s): Team Defender
Strengths
Ball Handling
Playmaking
Feel
Court Vision
Pick & Roll Effectiveness
Areas of Concern
Turnover Frequency
Shooting Range
Shooting Consistency
Finishing
Defensive Consistency
Looking Forward
Armstrong has a nice handle and is very savvy at finding open teammates. He can do both well with either hand. Live dribble passing may be the best in college hoops. Already capable of advanced reads—even though his team isn’t equipped with players ready to receive them. He’s not bad defensively, and can guard 1s and 2s well enough. I don’t know if it will be a “Strength”, per say, at the next level, but it shouldn’t be a negative either. His shooting is questionable. The release is okay, but his base isn’t consistent. Not super bursty, but not unathletic. Finishing through contact will likely be a problem, as he isn’t confident at his current level at attacking.