An Indiana native, Langford made a lot of people happy by committing to the Hoosiers. Now he’ll lead one of the nation’s most historic teams, possessing a smooth offensive game that should leave scouts raving.
At 6-foot-6, Langford is another wing with prototypical NBA size and athleticism. He’s also one of the best pure scorers in the draft, with compact shooting mechanics and fluid handles on the wing. He will be able to score at all three levels from day one.
If Langford is able to show growth as a playmaker, his stock will skyrocket. He has upside as a pick-and-roll ball-handler, something he should be allowed to tinker with at the collegiate level. He should be the focal point of everything Indiana does.
Langford, like many 18-year-olds, has developed a reputation for underpeforming relative to his talent level. He can’t appear casual and unengaged, or NBA scouts will quickly sour on his game, regardless of the obvious talent level.