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OKC Thunder draft prospect profile: Josh Green

By Shontelle Matano

Arizona Wildcats guard Josh Green drives against Stanford Cardinal guard Daejon Davis. Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Arizona Wildcats guard Josh Green drives against Stanford Cardinal guard Daejon Davis. Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /
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Promising wing Josh Green possesses traits that could compliment the young OKC Thunder core but should they try to draft him?

As the OKC Thunder approach draft night with the 25th pick, Arizona wing Josh Green is a key player to look out for.

The NBA prospect hails from the land down under, born in Sydney Australia in a basketball family. Both his parents played semi-professional basketball in Australia and the freshman was an all-rounder growing up, flourishing in multiple sports. This included Athletics, Australian rules football, rugby, and soccer.

Green is coming off his freshman season playing for the Arizona Wildcats. His last game in the navy blue and cardinal was one to remember resulting in a victory over Washington in the Pac-12 Tournament. Green showcased his versatility with 19 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and a block.

Watching his game and looking over several scouting reports, it’s evident that Green is a type of player the Thunder like to bet on, being a three-and-d specialist who is willing to give up the ball and is explosive on the floor.

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Specifics:

  • Height: 6’6″
  • Weight: 210 pounds
  • Wingspan: 6’10.25″
  • Position: Wing
  • Birthdate/Age: November 16, 2000, 20 years
  • College: Arizona
  • Stat line: 12.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists
  • Home Town: Sydney, Australia (moved to Arizona in 2014)
Per Game Table
Season G MP FGA FG% 2PA 2P% 3PA 3P% FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK PTS
2019-20 30 30.9 9.6 .424 6.8 .449 2.8 .361 3.6 .780 1.3 3.3 4.6 2.6 1.5 0.4 12.0

Provided by CBB at Sports Reference: View Original Table
Generated 11/16/2020. 

Current Ranking:

Among various Big Boards, Green is considered a mid to late first-round pick. While his game exemplifies exceptional athleticism and flair, his skills at this moment are best attributed to a role player. That’s why the following rankings are adjacent to what the OKC Thunder are targeting on draft night.

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