POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
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1. Toronto: Jakob Poeltl
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 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 UNLV, losing two weeks in mid February to a knee injury. 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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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 kid, 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 / Vanderbilt / Junior
13.9 ppg, 6.9 rpg
When Jones is 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. |
Key: (*) Standard salary for players selected with that pick in 2016-17.
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