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1. Brooklyn: Harry Giles
Power Forward / 6-10 / Freshman / Duke
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Giles is a gregarious, fun loving kid who has a rare combination of strength, athleticism and shooting ability. After suffering major injuries to both knees in the past three seasons, there is understandable concern about his ability to both stay healthy and gain back 100% of his explosiveness. If he bounces back with the same type of speed and athleticism he showed following his first knee injury he could easily be in the mix to be the top pick. Giles headlines a banner Duke recruiting class that includes other elite recruits Jayson Tatum, and Frank Jackson and Marques Boldin. |
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2. Sacramento: Ivan Rabb
Power Forward / 6-10 / California / Sophomore
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Rabb made the surprising decision to return to Cal after a productive freshman year in which he was widely projected to be a lottery pick. He is a cerebral kid who despite not having elite level speed and agility, possesses a great feel for the game and developing post skills. He has really embraced the college experience and the team that ends up drafting him will be getting a mature, strong character guy who competes hard and seems to understand how to put the team ahead of personal accolades. |
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Power Forward / 6-11 / Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania) / 1998
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Hartenstein shows a lot of potential but has run into the injury bug over the past year essentially missing a year of development. He’ll look to get back on track this season. He’s a very good athlete by European standards and plays with good energy and desire. His offensive game shows a lot of intrigue as he can get the basket as well as knock down midrange shots. His ability to get out in transition and make plays at his size also gives him a lot of intrigue. |
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Power Forward / 6-10 / Kentucky / Freshman
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For Bam apologists, he’s a smaller Dwight Howard. He’s a physically imposing bigman who can affect games on both ends with his rebounding and all around athleticism. He should be able to come in and be a force on the boards right away. Where he figures to struggle is with his offensive game as he doesn’t possess great touch or a legitimate set of post skills to this point. |
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5. Miami: Miles Bridges
Power Forward / 6-7 / Michigan State / Freshman
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Bridges is a powerful forward who despite lacking great length and height has been rated amongst the top prospects in his class. He’s a bigtime leaper who plays with confidence and aggressiveness. Due to deficiencies in his shooting form, he may struggle some to score, outside of garbage baskets around the rim and drawing fouls. Whether he can maintain a solid FT% will also be a good barometer for his draft stock. |
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Power Forward / 6-8 / Syracuse / Senior
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While not exactly an upside pick, Kingsley has a blue collar work ethic and it has equated to a steady development curve. While his fundamentals aren’t perfect, he beats opponents with his desire. Sort of a poor man’s Festus Ezeli, Kingsley doesn’t have the height or weight, but his length is very good. He crashes the glass hard and has steadily developed more confidence in his shooting. Look for him to surprise this year and possibly get late first round consideration. |
Key: (*) Standard salary for players selected with that pick in 2017-18.
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