Virginia Tech Basketball: 2019 NBA Draft profile of Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Strengths

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has tons of versatility in his wheelhouse. He’s got combo guard skills that allow him to play with or without the ball. He improved in year 2 at distributing the basketball as well, averaging 4.0 assists per game during the regular season.

He’s an unselfish player on the wing that’s always looking to make the right play. His decision-making is a trait that should carry him far at the next level. In the 2019 NCAA Tournament, he put up 11.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game.

He posted 12 games with 20 points or more and in many of them, he also dished out a good number of assists. He nearly posted a triple-double against the Miami Hurricanes with 21 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists back on March 8.

NAW is a player that can get the rebound and lead the way on the fastbreak. He’s got unlimited potential as a versatile threat in the open court for years to come in the NBA. With his length and attention to detail, he’s got long-term potential in the league.