What position does Julian Strawther play?

Last Modified Jun 20, 2023 12:24 GMT
(Image courtesy of Gonzaga Men’s Basketball’s Instagram page)
(Image courtesy of Gonzaga Men’s Basketball’s Instagram page)

Julian Strawther is a talented basketball player who played for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. He was born on August 15, 2002, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing in at around 205 pounds, Strawther has made a name for himself as a versatile player with impressive scoring abilities.

Julian Strawther’s playing position

Strawther's primary playing position is small forward. He possesses excellent ball-handling skills that allow him to create his shots effectively. His size and athleticism make him effective in both offensive and defensive situations, allowing him to contribute to his team's success on various levels.

Julian Strawther's Positives and Negatives as a Small Forward

While Julian possesses many positive qualities as a player, there are also areas in which his game needs serious improvement.

One of Strawther's benefits to his game is his athleticism. He is quick, agile and difficult in most games he plays. Another positive aspect of Strawther's game is his shooting ability from beyond the arc. He uses his size and length effectively to score over defensive efforts from Power forwards and even centers.

This makes him a valuable asset for any team looking to add some scoring punch.

However, there are still areas where Strawther needs improvement if he wants to be considered as a first-round pick in this year’s draft. For instance, he could work on developing more consistency with his defensive play and decision-making when attacking the ball.

Will Julian Strawther be a First Round pick?

When it comes to Julian Strawther's chances of being drafted this year, many experts predict that he could be selected either late in the first round or early in the second round of the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft.

Strawther has been under the lens of NBA scouts since his freshman season. Julian wasn’t able to get over his imperfections in his first season and had way more negatives than positives in his first Draft report. With continued off-season training and skills development, he arrived next season with a statement to make.

Julian went from averaging three points and one rebound per game as a freshman to 11.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game with 49% shooting as a sophomore.

Julian’s junior season was the best of his three-year run with Gonzaga. He attempted more shots, attempted more rebounds, scored with 46% accuracy on all shot attempts from inside the three-point line, and scored 40% on all shot attempts beyond the three-point line.

Despite being impressive on offence, Julian has struggled to be a good defensive player. His steals and Blocks average still need more work as Julian is known to fall prey to pump fakes and crossovers both at the perimeter and under the rim.

There is no doubt that Julian Strawther is being considered a first-round pick based on his overall potential as a Basketball player. But just being a good shooter won’t guarantee getting picked over other potential future stars. Regardless of his defensive shortcomings, Julian is fun to watch when he showcases his talent on the court.

FAQs

A. Julian Stands 6 feet 7 inches tall and has a wingspan measuring approx 6 feet 10 inches in length.

A. No. Julian posted an update on Instagram on April 10 which indicated that he will not return for a fourth season with the Zags. He shared the same intent on May 30 via Zoom call.

A. Julian is 22 years of age.

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