Sarem Jafari Scouting Report
A Versatile 6'9" Wing with Transition Skills and Shooting Potential
Sarem Jafari
Team: Fooled (Iran)
Height/Position: 6’9" Wing
Nationality: Iran
Birthdate: February 20, 2005
Level: Mid to High Major
Roles: Scoring Wing
Swing Skills: Playmaking
Iranian wing Sarem Jafar stands out with his fluidity and coordination at 6’9”, moving extremely well for a player his size. He is capable of pushing the ball up the floor in transition and can either lead or finish fast breaks effectively. As a good transition finisher and rim runner, Jafari shows promise as a big wing initiator with solid ball-handling skills. He is comfortable attacking off the dribble on straight-line drives, where he frequently scores on floaters and finishes with a soft touch around the rim. Demonstrating potential as an outside shooter, Jafari shot 40% from three (9-22) at the U18 Asian Championship. His ability to attack off the bounce and make floaters, combined with his pick-and-pop potential and skill set to attack closeouts, highlights his versatility.
However, Jafari has areas that need improvement. He doesn’t get to the foul line enough, which limits his scoring opportunities. Becoming a more consistent shooter off the catch could significantly elevate his ceiling. Additionally, he is not vertically explosive, which can affect his effectiveness around the rim. Despite these concerns, Jafari’s combination of size, ball-handling, and shooting potential makes him an intriguing prospect for college coaches seeking a versatile and skilled wing.
Strengths
Fluid and coordinated moves extremely well at 6’9
Can push the ball up the floor in transition, can lead or finish fast breaks
Good transition finisher and rim runner
Upside as a big wing initiator, good ball handler at 6’9”
Comfortable attacking off the dribble on straight line drives where he loves to score on floaters
Finishes with a soft touch around the rim
Promise as an outside shooter
Shot 40% from 3 at (9-22) at U18 Asian Championship
Can attack off the bounce and make floaters
Pick & Pop potential with the skill set to attack closeouts
Areas of Concern
Doesn’t get to the foul line enough
Becoming more consistent shooter off the catch could determine his ceiling
Not vertically explosive