Hawks select Skylar Mays with No. 50 pick
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The Atlanta Hawks have selected LSU guard Skylar Mays with the No. 50 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
The 23-year-old was a four-year starter for the Tigers who improved his outside shooting and playmaking skills as a senior. He's now a seasoned combo guard prospect.
Bio
Position: SG/PG
School: LSU
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 204 lbs
Wingspan: 6-foot-6
Max vertical: 37.5 inches
Strengths
- Good athlete; logged fifth-best max vertical and lane agility among guards at combine
- Tight handle; solid shooter both off the bounce and catch
- Active defender, and adept at disrupting passing lanes
Weaknesses
- Has been streaky as a shooter
- Tends to focus on scoring over facilitating
- Can be undisciplined on defense
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