NBA Draft Scouting Report: Dayton’s Toumani Camara
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Toumani Camara
Forward | Dayton
Height: 6’8” | Weight: 220 lbs
2023 Draft Age: 23.12
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Prospect Profile
Camara is a prospect that has continued to rise over the past few months and will get real draft consideration in June. He recently turned 23, but still is worthy of a second-round pick with what he brings to the table.
The Dayton big was the clear best prospect in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament in April. His ability to blow-by bigs, perimeter skill, and ambidextrous finishing made him a mismatch nightmare for opposing defenders. He’s an explosive finisher around the rim with the ability to stretch the floor. He defended well and had some nice passing flashes that we didn’t get to really see at Dayton.
An undersized frontcourt player, Camara is a two-time All-A10 player and earned an All-A10 Defensive Team nod last season. His frame allows him to be extremely physical on the defensive end of the floor.
While he’s been a starter since his freshman season, Camara has shown tremendous improvement since starting his college campaign. He’s not an elite athlete but has plenty of athletic tools that he leverages well. His offensive efficiency from floor overall and from deep has steadily increased as his four college seasons progressed.
Last season, Camara averaged nearly 14 points per game while shooting 54.6% from the floor and 36.3% from deep. His shot still feels inconsistent game-to-game though and he has work to do as a free throw shooter. Consistency is key and something he’ll have to show in pre-draft process. On the offensive end he understands angles well and is a good cutter, knowing how to put himself in the right spot for looks he is refers. With that in mind, he isn’t a good self-creator which is why he’s somewhat limited with the ball in his hands.
Camara is a solid rebounder and overall uses his strong frame well. He had turnover issues earlier in career but has gotten better in that respect. Furthermore, he does have some passing upside for a forward. If he can continue to improve as 3-point shooter, he should find a nice role in NBA with his size and versatility on both ends. It will be interesting to see what types of frontcourt players he meshes best with.
Camara played alongside several other potential future NBA prospects in DaRon Holmes II, Mike Sharavjamts and Kobe Elvis. After getting an NBA Draft Combine invite, he’ll get the chance to showcase his upside.
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Draft Projection
Potential Second-Round Pick in 2023 NBA Draft.
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