NBA Draft Scouting Report: Pittsburgh's Jaland Lowe

Scouting Report: Jaland Lowe

Mar 15, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Jaland Lowe (15) controls the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images / Amber Searls-Imagn Images

1. Player Info
2. Prospect Profile
3. Highlights
4. Draft Projection
5. 2025 Big Board

Player Info

Jaland Lowe

Guard | Pittsburgh

Height: 6'3” | Weight: 165 lbs 

2025 Draft Age: 20.80

Mar 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Jaland Lowe (15) drives to the basket against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. The Panthers won 81-73. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Prospect Profile

A sophomore breakout candidate, Lowe should play a much bigger role for Pittsburgh in the upcoming season. The 6-foot-3 guard split time as a starter and a reserve last season, but should be a permanent primary piece in year two. He got better as the season went on and is carrying quite a bit of momentum into this season. 

At the next level, Lowe could really spend time at either guard position. He has natural lead skills as a game manager and passer, with the ability to be a primary point guard for an NBA team, even if it’s off the bench. He’s also a reliable 3-point and free throw shooter, boasting a smooth jumper with fluid mechanics and the ability to play off-ball. His overall offensive game needs to become more efficient during his sophomore season, but Lowe is a legitimate offensive engine as a combo guard. 

Although he’s not the biggest or strongest guard relative to his future peers at the NBA level, Lowe is crafty and has ways to combat that. He’s a smooth lefty who knows how to get to his spots and leverage any advantage he can create on the offensive end. His deep range as a shooter from beyond the arc extends the defense which allows him to create space for himself and teammates. 

On the defensive end, Lowe will need to show NBA scouts that he can play within a scheme and prove to be a good team defender. He lacks size, but has quick hands and can be pesky on the perimeter at times. That’s the side of the ball in which Lowe has the most to prove when it comes to draft stock. 

Lowe’s Godfather is John Lucas II, who is a prominent name in NBA circles for his time as a player and coach. The former four-star recruit has everything it takes to become an effective NBA player, but it will come down to how he adapts to being a primary contributor this season. 

Highlights

Draft Projection

Potential Second-Round Pick in 2025 NBA Draft.

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