NBA Draft 2025: Scouting Report on Neoklis Avdalas, 6-8 Forward with Point Forward Potential
Neoklis Avdalas, a 19-year-old forward for Panathinaikos, a Greek basketball team, is an intriguing prospect with a unique combination of size and court vision. Standing at 6-8 and weighing 198 pounds, Avdalas has the potential to be a point forward in the future. However, questions remain about his shooting consistency and defensive agility.
One of Avdalas's strengths is his playmaking ability. He has exceptional court vision for his size, making him a talented initiator of offense and a connector in a half-court offense. His ability to find open teammates gives him point forward potential. Additionally, Avdalas is super-skilled at scoring with craft when he gets to the basket using an array of crossovers, spins, and hesitations. His at-rim finishing talent is also applicable with his active cutting habits.
However, there are some concerns regarding Avdalas's defense. He struggles to stay in front of his opponent even playing in Greece, so his lateral quickness and agility must improve to handle the speed of the NBA both on-ball and off-ball. Additionally, his 3-point shooting needs to be improved to become a more complete offensive threat. This season, he made just 32.4% of his catch-and-shoot 3s and only 29.9% of his dribble jumpers. As a roughly 70% free throw shooter, he may lack natural touch, and his mechanics definitely need work as it looks like he’s not transferring power from his legs to the release in his hands.
Overall, Neoklis Avdalas is a prospect to watch in the NBA draft. With his playmaking skill and versatility, he has the potential to make an impact in the league. However, he will need to improve his shooting and defensive agility to reach his full potential. For more information on the NBA draft, including a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide.
