KEVIN HUERTER, MARYLAND

SG, 6 feet 7, 190 pounds

Strengths: For his length, Huerter is an elite-level shooter, shooting 39.4 percent from 3-point range in two seasons at Maryland. At 6-7, Huerter can also get his shot off against most defenders who will guard him. He improved from scoring 9.3 points per game his freshman year to 14.8 his sophomore season. His skill set is Kyle Korver-esque, with a tad more athleticism. Huerter’s size and athleticism fit the mold of a modern wing who can defend multiple positions. He’s a defined role player, but at 19 a solid role player would be strong value for the Hawks.

Weaknesses: Just because his size allows him to defend multiple positions doesn’t mean he’s strong defensively. He’ll likely be an adequate NBA defender, but not one who will lock down the opposition’s best player. Huerter likely doesn’t have the handle to be a primary ballhandler in pick-and-roll situations. While his shooting will allow him to contribute as an NBA player, this will likely limit his offensive ceiling.

How he fits with the Hawks

At Maryland, Huerter was often tasked with creating shots for himself, a challenge he was capable of doing. But in Atlanta, Huerter will likely be more of a catch-and-shoot presence, at least in his first few seasons with the Hawks. Adding Huerter to Trae Young seriously boosts the Hawks’ shooting immediately. But when asked what made Young the right fit, Hawks GM Travis Schlenk said,“We love his ability to pass the ball, to make other players better with his court vision.”With less of a focus on creating offense for himself, Huerter should be an immediate beneficiary of Young’s vision.

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