OKC Thunder NBA draft profile: Jaden Springer – the energetic guard

OKC Thunder draft prospect profile: Ethan Thompson (5) shoots a 3-pointer over Tennessee Volunteers guard Jaden Springer (11) : Albert Cesare/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports
OKC Thunder draft prospect profile: Ethan Thompson (5) shoots a 3-pointer over Tennessee Volunteers guard Jaden Springer (11) : Albert Cesare/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports /
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OKC Thunder draft prospect profile; Oregon State Beavers guard Jarod Lucas (2) controls the ball while defended by Tennessee Volunteers guard Jaden Springer (11): Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee guard, Jaden Springer is the next player Intentions examines in our annual OKC Thunder prospect profile series.

The 18-year-old guard is one of the prospects mentioned that could land in Oklahoma City with the club’s 18th selection.

Springer is among the many guards available in the 2021 class who possesses playmaking chops and brings energy and effort on the defensive end.

OKC Thunder draft prospect profile for Jaden Springer:

Specifics:

  • Height: 6’4″
  • Weight:  204 pounds
  • Wingspan: 6’6
  • Position: Guard
  • Birthdate/Age:  September 25th, 2002 18 years
  • College: Tennessee, freshman
  • Stat line:  12.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.2 steals
  • Home Town: Charlotte, North Carolina

Box Score Statistics:

Per Game Table
Season G MP FGA FG% 2PA 2P% 3PA 3P% FTA FT% TRB AST STL PTS
2020-21 25 25.9 9.1 .467 7.2 .475 1.8 .435 4.0 .810 3.5 2.9 1.2 12.5

Provided by CBB at Sports Reference: View Original Table
Generated 7/16/2021.

Current Ranking:

With that let’s dive a little deeper into Jaden Springer to determine his strengths and weaknesses.