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NBA Mock Draft 3.0 — Atlanta Hawks Win Number One Pick

By Dallin Duffy

ATHENS, GA - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs gestures during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs gestures during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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MEMPHIS, TN – FEBRUARY 22: Precious Achiuwa #55 of the Memphis Tigers celebrates against the Houston Cougars during a game at FedExForum on February 22, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis defeated Houston 60-59. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. PF, Memphis. Precious Achiuwa. 25. OKC Thunder. player. 149

It would be interesting to see where Achiuwa would go in the draft if his frontcourt running mate, James Wiseman, didn’t leave Memphis after just three games. Achiuwa put up good stats without Wiseman, but neither he or his team didn’t have quite the success they could have had with them both.

It’s all about size and defense for Achiuwa, who maximizes his 7’2.5 wingspan at the power forward position. He blocked just under two shots and scored just over 15 points per game in his lone year under Penny Hardaway, winning the AAC Rookie of the Year.

Both Danillo Gallinari and Nerlens Noel are going to be free agents this summer, and a selection of Achiuwa would give the Thunder frontcourt a young refresher. A potential pairing next to Steven Adams should be intimidating to anyone who looks to score in the OKC paint.