Overview
Taelon Peter is a 6-foot-4, 210-pound sharpshooting guard known for his efficient scoring and versatility. Peter was a standout multi-sport athlete at Russellville High School in Arkansas. He earned All-State honors and was named the 5A West Player of the Year. Peter started his college career at Tennessee Tech before transferring to Division II Arkansas Tech. As a senior, he put up 18.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, earning GAC Player of the Year and First Team All-GAC honors. For his final collegiate season, Peter stepped up to the Division I stage at Liberty University. He embraced a sixth-man role and thrived, averaging 13.7 points and 4.0 rebounds per game while shooting an impressive 57.8% from the field and 45.3% from 3-point range, leading Conference USA in free throw percentage as well. He earned Conference USA Sixth Man of the Year and Third Team All-Conference USA honors.
Analysis
Peter’s calling card is his highly efficient scoring and versatility. He is especially lethal as a spot-up shooter. His quick release and 45% clip from 3 show real NBA range. He also possesses the athleticism to excel on the professional level. Defensively, Peter has the size and frame to handle NBA wings. He’s a competitor and has the lateral quickness to stay in front of his man, though refining his consistency on that end will help him stick in a rotation.
Projection
Peter projects as an energetic, knockdown shooter who can thrive as a floor-spacer and secondary scorer off the bench. If he continues to work on improving his defense and playmaking, he has the upside to carve out a career similar to that of someone like Max Strus. A reliable shooting wing who can swing games with timely 3s and clever off-ball play.
— Profile by RotoWire.com