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Should you draft Shaedon Sharpe this season? Here’s the latest outlook, projections, and rankings for the Portland Trail Blazers Shooting Guard.
Should You Draft Shaedon Sharpe in Fantasy Basketball?
Shaedon Sharpe could be poised for a major breakout as Portland continues to turn the offense over to its young core. The 22-year-old’s explosive athleticism and growing scoring consistency make him one of the league’s most intriguing rising wings. With Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton traded, Sharpe’s usage could climb significantly.
Sharpe’s 2024 campaign showed real growth despite limited minutes. He set career highs in both scoring and three-pointers made while improving as a secondary creator, though his outside efficiency remains an area for improvement.
Fantasy managers should view Sharpe as a high-upside target with the potential to outperform his draft range. His scoring volume and playmaking will rise with increased opportunity. There will be inconsistencies tied to his youth, but the combination of massive usage, elite athleticism, and clear developmental runway is hard to ignore.
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What Are Sharpe’s Fantasy Basketball Projections This Season?
Based on our proprietary metrics here at PFSN, we project Sharpe to score 2,312.0 fantasy points this season, with him averaging 18.2 points per game.
This includes 6.6 field goals per game, 2.5 three-pointers per game, 2.5 free throws per game, 4.6 rebounds per game, 2.5 assists per game, 1.0 steals per game, and 0.3 blocks per game.
Where Does Shaedon Sharpe Rank in the Upcoming Fantasy Basketball Season?
Sharpe is ranked 70th overall and 15th at his position. The five players ranked ahead of him overall include Kawhi Leonard, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, CJ McCollum, and Myles Turner.
The five players ranked behind him overall include Cam Thomas, Andrew Wiggins, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Onyeka Okongwu.
The five players ranked ahead of him at his position include Desmond Bane, Zach LaVine, Coby White, Austin Reaves, and RJ Barrett.
The five players ranked behind him at his position include Thomas, Anfernee Simons, Bennedict Mathurin, Tyler Herro, and Stephon Castle.