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Indiana Basketball: Romeo Langford NBA Scouting Report

By Trevor Gersmehl

DURHAM, NC - NOVEMBER 27: Romeo Langford #0 of the Indiana Hoosiers walks to the bench against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 27, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC - NOVEMBER 27: Romeo Langford #0 of the Indiana Hoosiers walks to the bench against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 27, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 06: Charles Matthews #1 of the Michigan Wolverines drives around Romeo Langford #0 of the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at Crisler Arena on January 06, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 06: Charles Matthews #1 of the Michigan Wolverines drives around Romeo Langford #0 of the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at Crisler Arena on January 06, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Defensive Potential

One part of Romeo Langford’s game that I think people tend to overlook or undervalue is his defensive potential. I have already mentioned his great proportions for a two guard, but at times this year, he flashed incredible defensive instincts.

Langford also had a great defensive sequence versus R.J. Barrett in that game, where he completely walled up Barrett going to his strong hand and blocked him.

Langford’s main issue on defense lies in his effort.

Don’t get me wrong, I am not one of the people who thinks Romeo is a lazy player. It is perfectly common for young players who were high school hotshots to struggle on defense in the NBA and develop a true desire to master that end of the floor.

If he bulks up a little bit, he could potentially guard 1-3 effectively.

Because of his athleticism, his body, and some of the instincts he possesses, I think there’s a chance to see great things from him on defense in a few years.

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