Andrew Harrison
PG, Kentucky · 2015 NBA Draft, 2nd round, pick #44 (PHO)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Nothing in our pre-draft data flagged him as a steal: his age, school, testing and position profile looked like a typical pick in his range. The gap opened after the draft, on the field.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #41 (#8 at his position), close to where he went (#44).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.8% of the time (765 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
20.7 years old on draft night (born 1994-10-20).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.4% of the time (246 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Path to the draft
Played college basketball at Kentucky.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (1,015 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Length
Wingspan 6' 9" at 6' 6" tall (+3.0 in.), per ESPN's draft profile.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.2% of the time (217 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
PG (ESPN draft listing).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 48.9% of the time (499 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 145 games over 3 NBA seasons (~59% of a full 82-game schedule each year).
Every line comes from data: Basketball-Reference career data; ESPN's draft profile; Wikidata birth dates. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numbers
| Seasons | 3 |
| Games | 145 |
| Minutes / game | 20.6 |
| Points / game | 7.0 |
| Rebounds / game | 2.0 |
| Assists / game | 2.8 |
| Win Shares (career) | 3.2 |
| VORP | -0.6 |
| Box Plus/Minus | -2.8 |
The 2015 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2015 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within 10 picks of ESPN's rank | 51.8% n=765 | |
| Age 20 | 50.4% n=246 | |
| Path to the draft US college | 53.2% n=1,015 | |
| Length +2 to +5 in. | 50.2% n=217 | |
| Position Guard | 48.9% n=499 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 6", 213 lbs |
| Wingspan | 6' 9" |
| Age on draft night | 20.7 |
| Born | Richmond, TX |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #41 overall (#8 PG) |
Picked around him 2015 redraft
| 41 | Pat Connaughton | redraft #16 |
| 42 | Olivier Hanlan | redraft #47 |
| 43 | Joe Young | redraft #38 |
| 45 | Marcus Thornton | redraft #48 |
| 46 | Norman Powell | redraft #7 |
| 47 | Artūras Gudaitis | redraft #49 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 15+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.