Guilherme Santos

GSWFan1994 · Post #1 » by **GSWFan1994** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 3:43 pm

Brazilian prospect.

Originally slated for the 2022 draft (mocked #33 by ESPN), but decided to declared 1 year earlier.

6'6'', 185lbs (all stats via his RealGM's page; as you see in the video, height & weight are not updated)
18 years old (19 in June)

Stats (36 games):
8,4 pts
5,7 rebs
1,6 assists
0,6 stls
0,8 blks
21 mpg
46 FG%
34 3pt%
59 FT%

Honestly, as a Brazilian, I had never heard of him until yesterday.

Watch on YouTube

Post #2 » by **jman3134** » Fri Apr 30, 2021 7:06 am

Oi! Posted about him back in February. Here is a full length scouting report with clips.

http://jtmbasketball.blogspot.com/2021/02/circling-globe-part-1-gui-santos.html

In this new segment, 'Circling the Globe', I profile talent from every corner of the world. In this episode, I highlight Minas' breakout wing, Gui Santos, who has a chance to develop into the best Brazilian NBA prospect in recent memory. At a young age 18 (born June 22, 2002), Gui has emerged as a formidable piece in the Storm rotation, contributing to the Storm's first place standing in the NBB (the professional basketball league of Brazil) while playing alongside Gonzaga standout JP Batista. Importantly, Gui is incredibly skilled for his age and possesses the requisite length, athleticism, and basketball IQ to develop into a standout scorer at the highest level. He is the biggest sleeper international prospect I have come across so far, and should look to capitalize on a relatively weak international class in 2021 by remaining in the draft.

On the offensive end, Gui is a versatile weapon, who utilizes high ball screens to either rise up for a jumper or create for himself off the dribble. Gui has improved considerably as a shooter off the dribble this season, displaying consistent mechanics and a high release point, and connecting on 36.4% of his three point attempts. He already shows good spatial awareness to free himself for open shots in high ball screen scenarios, only requiring a little bit of daylight to get his shot off.

His upside is top 10 imo. Absolutely elite physical profile and already is better than Didi Louzada as a prospect (though they were different). I have had him pegged on my mocks on this site for months right around early 2nd/late 1st. I think his upside is actually way higher than that, but some people who haven't watched him play must have for the first time.

His outside shot is still developing, but he could play minutes in the NBA next year. He has an absolute killer mentality and is the next great Brazilian in the NBA.

Post #3 » by **jman3134** » Fri Apr 30, 2021 7:10 am

Btw, thanks ESPN for using almost my exact mock draft position to peg where he should be.

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Post #4 » by **jman3134** » Fri Apr 30, 2021 7:11 am

GSWFan1994 wrote:Brazilian prospect.

Originally slated for the 2022 draft (mocked #33 by ESPN), but decided to declared 1 year earlier.

6'6'', 185lbs (all stats via his RealGM's page; as you see in the video, height & weight are not updated)
18 years old (19 in June)

Stats (36 games):
8,4 pts
5,7 rebs
1,6 assists
0,6 stls
0,8 blks
21 mpg
46 FG%
34 3pt%
59 FT%

Honestly, as a Brazilian, I had never heard of him until yesterday.

Watch on YouTube

Also, he is not 6'8. He is 6'6 and his wingspan is 6'11.5. He guards 1-4 right now and habitually is on the best player on the opposing team in NBB.

GSWFan1994 · Post #5 » by **GSWFan1994** » Fri Apr 30, 2021 4:39 pm

jman3134 wrote:Also, he is not 6'8. He is 6'6 and his wingspan is 6'11.5. He guards 1-4 right now and habitually is on the best player on the opposing team in NBB.

Nice posts! Much appreciated.

I saw he's 6'8'' in the thumbnail on the video above. Maybe he grew a couple inches in the past year?

Anyways, I'll be following him closely.