Washington Huskies basketball: Final Mock Draft Consensus on Isaiah Stewart
Chip Clark
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Isaiah Stewart – Forward/Center, 6-9, 250-pounds
- Highest draft spot – Boston, 14th
- Lowest draft spot – New Orleans, 39th
- Most common draft spot – New York, 27th.
Judging by the wide difference in opinions, the jury is still out on Stewart. During his lone season in Seattle, he was a force inside for the Washington Huskies. Last year, Stewart scored 17.0 points and pulled down 8.8 rebounds per game.
Scouting report
Scouts love Stewart’s high energy, physicality, work ethic, and especially his 7-4 wingspan. He doesn’t shy away from doing the dirty work on the glass. Stewart is also an outstanding defensive player. Physically imposing in the low post, he treats the paint as if it belonged to him, and trespassers will be punished. Traits that every team can use.
For as good as Stewart is down low, he doesn’t do nearly as well from further out. The first team All-Pac-12 center struggles with his shooting range. Additionally, Stewart doesn’t possess great athletic ability. With a premium on smaller and faster in the NBA, Stewart is a limited player.
“He’s one of the most liked bigs by front offices due to his terrific work ethic and motor…Evaluators are also big believers in his ability to shoot the basketball. Folks who went up to Washington’s practices this season said that he was knocking shots down from distance with ease. He also hit 77 percent of his free throws. Ultimately though, Stewart will be a rim running, rim protecting 5 who rebounds it well and provides a tough interior presence.” – Sam Vecine, The Athletic.