A Scout’s View: Yam Madar and Juhann Begarin

CelticsBlog had a chance to catch up with a long-time European scout this week. After talking draft prospects and potential free agents to watch, the conversation turned to the Boston Celtics “draft and stash” players Yam Madar and Juhann Begarin.

In exchange for anonymity, the scout gave candid thoughts on both players. These included comments on their current play and opinions on their NBA futures.

Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesYam Madar

6’3’’, 180 pounds, 21 years old

36 games played (13 starts), 17.2 MPG, 7.3 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 2.3 APG, 49.7% FG%, 45.3% 3P% (2.1 3PA)

Offense

Yam Madar has come a long way over the last two years as a shooter and scorer. At the youth and lower levels,…