NBA Draft Scouting Report: Princeton's Xaivian Lee

Scouting Report: Xaivian Lee

Mar 18, 2023; Sacramento, CA, USA; Princeton Tigers guard Xaivian Lee (4) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Princeton Tigers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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

Player Info

Xaivian Lee

Guard | Princeton

Height: 6'4” | Weight: 180 lbs

2025 Draft Age: 21.29

Mar 23, 2023; Louisville, KY, USA; Princeton Tigers guard Xaivian Lee (4) warms up during practice for the NCAA Tournament South Regional game at KFC YUM! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Prospect Profile

In his third collegiate season, Lee has continued to stand out as one of the most interesting guards in the country. The dynamic Princeton guard plays a flashy game and is a legitimate offensive engine. 

Lee is great at finishing near the rim and shows off his craft when attacking the paint. He has a great chance of pace with shiftiness that’s difficult to defend. He’s a good decision-maker and has the potential to really thrive in pick-and-roll action at the next level. 

He clearly has lead guard upside with his passing chops, vision and advanced handle. He’s a true game manager who can control the pace of a contest. Lee is also a productive positional rebounder. As a scorer, he can knock down perimeter shots and has deep range, which is a part of his game he’s improved on with time. Whether he is scoring or facilitating, the Princeton guard is effective in his role. On the defensive end, he’s disruptive in passing lanes and possesses length, but he will need to prove to NBA teams he can hold his own against bigger and stronger athletes.  

Following a First Team All-Ivy League honor last season, Lee has taken another step forward this season. There’s a clear path to him earning NBA minutes early in his professional career. 

Highlights

Draft Projection

Potential Second-Round Pick in 2025 NBA Draft.

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