Gonzaga Basketball: Final NBA Mock Draft Consensus on Killian Tillie
Scouting report
NBC Sports calls him a risky sleeper with a high upside. Setting injuries aside, Tillie has all the tools to be successful at the next level. He possesses a great combination of size and outside shooting ability. One of the biggest needs in today’s NBA is big wing players who can knock down a trifecta.
The 6-10 forward connected on 44.4 percent of his shots from three-point range during his college career. One site compared him to another European who came to the NBA, Chicago Bulls great Toni Kukoc.
“A mature, polished offensive player who can space the floor at a high level, pass the ball with vision, and make opportunistic plays inside, Tillie thrived in a key role on a deep, uniquely balanced Gonzaga team that played extremely fast last season. A skilled inside-outside threat with great touch and instincts, he ranked among the most efficient players in the country as a senior.” – NBA.com
Again, most evaluations don’t have many criticisms of Tillie’s game. The biggest knock on him is about durability. The internet is full of stories about him. They usually start with Tillie would be a first-round pick if it weren’t for injuries.
“A completely-healthy Tillie would undoubtedly be a first-round pick. His feel for the game is as good as any prospect in this class… Unfortunately for Tillie, all of the conversations regarding his pro outlook begin with the injury history that forced him to miss over 30 games during his college career.” – Chris Grenham, Forbes.
There are questions about his ability to play defense in the NBA. Tillie isn’t very fast, but he makes up for his average foot speed, and lateral mobility with a high basketball IQ; very rarely is he out of position.