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Center / 7-1 / Utah / Sophomore
17.2 ppg, 9.1 rpg
Poeltl showed a nice jump in development from his freshman to sophomore season. He may not be the most fluid player, but he has great length and speed in the open floor. Some question his upside and ability to become a star. But if you're looking for a solid big with character and work ethic, Poeltl fits the bill. His post skills show some signs of improvement, and his defense also shows a lot of promise. He's added an effective up-and-under move and really commands the ball in the half court, when isolating against his man. He's good at finishing plays in the open floor as he's very fluid and has great feet. He still has a ways to go in polishing his offensive game, but his potential as a two-way player and ability to be a rim protector makes him very intriguing. |
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Center / 7-0 / Nevada-Las Vegas / Freshman
10.5 ppg, 8.7 rpg
A "finesse big", Zimmerman had an up and down, inconsistent freshman season at Nevada-Las Vegas, having lost two weeks in mid-February to a knee injury. But he remains high on scouts' lists due to his size (7-foot-3 wingspan), soft touch and ability to rebound. In limited minutes, his rebounding and shot-blocking numbers were solid. He has a good understanding of the game and should be able to put weight on and become stronger and more effective in the post. It would be nice to see more fire and intensity out of the kid, but big men often take the longest to figure things out. His upside is likely too much to pass on in the late teens early 20s, despite some fears that "what you see is what you get" with him. |
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3. Boston: Damian Jones
Center / 7-0 / Vanderbilt / Junior
13.9 ppg, 6.9 rpg
When he's engaged, he appears to be a future NBA starting center. When he's not, he looks like a D-League bench warmer. He has obvious NBA run-jump athleticism and intriguing potential as a shooter. His biggest obstacle has been his lack of consistency and focus. He too often disappears for stretches of games, apparently forgetting that he's the most talented kid on the court and it's his duty to kick everyone's butt. He's got a great attitude off the floor and is certainly coachable, but may be a kid that requires constant motivational support to maximize his abilities. His lack of a great feel for the game and intensity could scare teams and cause him to slide on draft night. |
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4. Toronto: Diamond Stone
Center / 6-10 / Maryland / Freshman
12.5 ppg, 5.4 rpg
Stone isn't the most explosive athlete but combines great length with a sturdy frame and solid body control. He's obviously a talented player, having been among the Top 5 kids in his age group since he was a freshman. His 39-point, 12-rebound outburst to help Maryland pull out their win against Penn State showed the type of explosive scoring ability he possesses. Regardless, there are concerns with maturity and work ethic. He has developed a reputation for not giving his all in practice and there are also body language concerns on the floor that point to a lack of maturity and competitiveness. He can really perform well in stretches when he puts his mind to it, but his lack of a consistent motor is concerning. |
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Center / 7-0 / Purdue / Senior
15.0 ppg, 8.2 rpg
Hammons is a smooth big with very good size, strength and offensive skills. He failed to play up to his ability in his first three seasons at Purdue. Coaches complained that getting him to work hard was like pulling teeth. However, he seemed to turn over a new leaf in the summer leading into his senior year. His work habits and intensity showed improvement. And his play in his senior year was significantly better. Was he just an older kid beating up on kids 2-3 years younger than him? Maybe. But his ability to knock down outside shots, along with his NBA level size and athleticism will give him plenty of looks in the 20's. |
Key: (*) Standard salary for players selected with that pick in 2016-17.
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