Two Round NBA mock draft for June with a new number one pick.
The wait for NBA basketball is nearly over, with the league set to resume in Orlando on July 31st. Luckily, once play returns, the off-season won’t be soon behind. The Draft Lottery is now set for late August, with the Draft itself taking place on October 15th, three days before free agency opens. NBA Mock Draft season just got a whole lot longer.
It’s going to an unprecedentedly odd off-season, but at least we have new dates set in concrete for the draft and lottery to look forward to. With new excitement surrounding the draft, it’s only right to break out another mock draft.
Since our last mock back in April, there has been a good amount of shaking to the consensus draft board, despite the lack of either collegiate or professional play. That’s likely due to the fact of writers and scouts talking them into and out of certain prospects.
It’s yet to be seen if there will be some sort of Draft Combine, but I’d have to assume there’d be some way for the prospects to put their talents on display again before the October draft. For now, we’re mocking based on their collegiate/international careers and the potential they bring to the NBA.
Last time, we simulate the lottery using Tankathon.com, but this time we’ll just be going by the current standings. The Golden State Warriors are on the clock.
There are many questions surrounding James Wiseman and the fact that the 2020 draft will be just a few weeks before his one year anniversary of leaving Memphis early only adds to that list.
Wiseman was the near-consensus top pick in preseason mocks, but it seems now he doesn’t have a shot of going first unless the Warriors win the lottery. There are conflicting reports on whether or not the Dubs are interested in the 7-footer, but it’s no secret the Warriors need a center.
With Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Draymond Green all set to come back healthy next season, Golden State should be in the playoffs once again, and a true center could bump them right back to being top-tier title contenders.
Other candidates to go first like LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, and Deni Advija wouldn’t be in line for much playtime in Golden State unless another one of their stars gets injured again. Wiseman, meanwhile, could come in and be their starting five from day one.
In high school and his short stint in college, Wiseman proved to be a dominant defensive center, blocking nine shots across his only three games with the Memphis Tigers. As a senior in high school, he averaged 14.8 rebounds and 5.5 blocks per game en route to winning Gatorade’s Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
In the NBA, Wiseman will have to overcome a few barriers to become a true contributor on offense but should be able to come in and be a dominant rebounder and rim-protector instantly. There are more sure-things on the board, but the Warriors draft for need here.
Cleveland has taken a guard in the top-ten in each of the last two drafts, and Darius Garland and Collin Sexton flashed the potential of being a solid backcourt for years to come. With the selection of Edwards, the Cavs can either add to that young backcourt or slide him to the three to complete the starting five.
Kevin Love and Andre Drummond (likely to opt-into player option) would round out that starting five, giving the Cavs an interesting mix of former and future stars. Even with that, the Cavs would be a few years away from contention after the Edwards pick, with the Georgia product likely needing a few years to adapt to the pro game.
Edwards is the near definition of raw talent, and the athletic freak has a lot to work on when it comes to shot selection, consistency, and defense. He has the potential to be the best scorer in the draft and his elite potential as a three-level scorer is going to be tough for any team to leave on the board.
The 18-year-old has a sky-high ceiling, but a basement-level floor as well. It’s a boom-or-bust pick that the Cavs just have to gamble on.
With D’Angelo Russell, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Malik Beasley, the T-Wolves have their blueprint for the future, and hitting on this pick would only help Minnesota finally dig out of perennial mediocrity.
They mostly need depth and injury-protection in the draft, and Advija can provide both, and could even start if need be. The Israeli wing is seen as one of the most pro-ready players in the class, someone who could fill the point forward position that’s grown in popularity in recent years.
At 6-foot-9, Advija boasts ball-handling and playmaking skills comparable to the top point guards in the draft, offering much more defensively with his height and switchability.
Athleticism is his biggest hurdle and given some of the athletic phenoms that surround him at the top of the draft, it could become a bigger deal for some teams than it should be. Still, without a quick first step on either end of the court, he could be a liability in transition.
There are likely sexier picks for the T-Wolves to make here, but Advija gives them an exciting mix of streaky shooting and heads-up playmaking.
With the top wings – Anthony Edwards and Deni Advija – off the board, the Hawks have to choose if they want to take a backup big or a backup point. Atlanta has loads of young talent already set to contribute next season, and with the right pick, should be out of the lottery next year.
Here, they find LaMelo Ball, a point guard who can play both behind and alongside Trae Young for years to come. The 6’7 Ball is built like a small forward, and some of his splits would indicate he plays like one too; he averaged 7.6 rebounds per game overseas.
It’s not until you see the playmaking that you realize why many have LaMelo as the top point guard on their big boards. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor notes that ” [Ball] Passes like he’s on the Harlem Globetrotters,” and I’d have to agree.
The 18-year-old is a magician with the ball in his hand and could climb the assist leaders board in his first season. His fit next to Trae (who finished second in the league in assists per game as a sophomore) is questioned by some because of this, but if paired, Atlanta would have two of the best quarterbacks in the league.
Ball will have to improve the rest of his offensive game to become a true star at the next level. His shooting split of 37/25/72 he recorded in 12 games for the Illawarra Hawks is a huge knock.
The Pistons need a lot of help and unless the team is able to pull a Memphis Grizzlies-like turnaround, will be in the lottery for quite some time. Hayes can be the team’s captain both now and into the future.
The International product is one of the youngest players in the class and boasts terrific playmaking skills. While not as highlight-worthy as LaMelo Ball, Hayes’ passing is crisp, smart, and almost underappreciated.
Whoever is on the Detroit roster next season is sure to love Hayes and his facilitating, as will coach Dwayne Casey.
The 6’5 guard does have to work on his outside shooting and the sub-30 three-point percentage is a glaring hole on his scouting report. With the Pistons unlikely to be competing anytime soon, Hayes will have time to add that to his game while adjusting the league.
Unless you count Linsanity, the Knicks haven’t had a solid starting point guard since Stephon Marbury, and with this year’s free agency class being as weak as it is, they’ll have to turn to the draft again to find one.
Haliburton is a do-it-all playmaker whose shooting percentages were heads and shoulders above his fellow lottery guards. The Iowa State sophomore shot 50 percent from the field, 41 percent from three and 82 percent from the stripe in his 22 games last season.
There’s less upside to the 20-year-old than say Ball or Hayes, but Haliburton might be more pro-ready than either of them. He’s smart with the ball and should boast a great assist to turnover ratio throughout his career.
The 6’5 point guard lacks inside physicality, and won’t finish through contact with regularity. He averaged just two free throws per game in nearly 37 minutes. At 175 pounds, Haliburton has room to tack on some muscle and improve in that facet.
He could be the player to finally bring solid point guard play back to the Big Apple.
The Bulls have young players have nearly every position, and while Okoro may not the best player left on the board, could be the best glue guy in the class.
The Auburn wing has split opinions of draft pundits with some loving his high motor defense and others hesitant to rank someone with his shooting limitations too high. But Okoro should still have his name called in the top-ten thanks to his fit his positionless defense and interior scoring capability.
The 19-year-old won’t have the All-Star potential that most players picked with the seventh overall pick do, but could be a solid, dirty work role player from day one.
He could be the piece that ties the Bulls’ young roster together.
It’s no secret that the Michael Jordan-owned Hornets have frequently taken upperclassmen who’ve starred at the college level, and Toppin is the perfect fit for them if they want to follow that again this year.
The 22-year-old forward swept college basketball’s awards season, earning top honors after leading his Flyers to a 29-2 record. Toppin flashed explosive athleticism all season, throwing down highlight dunks in nearly every game.
He compliments his finishing with a floor-stretching three and can be used as both a roll and a pop guy off picks.
Defense and rebounding will be Toppin’s main obstacles to overcome, and unless something major improves, he’ll likely never be a plus defender in the league. Despite his mega-hops, Toppin was out-muscled on the boards in college, which will only get worse at the next level.
Still, Toppin is one of the most exciting players in the draft, and for a small market team like Charlotte, excitement is sometimes enough to make a pick worth it.
Oknogwu versus Toppin will be a frequent debate up until draft night, with the two power forwards boasting similar size, offensive skills, and potential. Toppin is the more offensive-minded player, while Okongwu is better defensively.
The USC big man will likely be the best interior defender to come out of this class, and he can also offer elite switchability on the perimeter. With perfect size and uber-quick feet, Okongwu is a rare breed of player that can guard 1-5.
That’s not to say he can’t get it done at the other end, as Okongwu averaged over 16 points per game as a freshman, shooting 61 percent from the field. He’s a more than solid rim-runner, and a great lob target for a finally healthy John Wall.
A knock on him is his size, and Okongwu is basically a center trapped in a power forward’s body. We’ve seen some players overcome this at the next level such as Montrezl Harrell, but with Okongwu’s lack of outside shooting, it’ll be hard to play him next to another center who can’t shoot.
The Wizards’ league-worst defense needs someone like Okongwu, however, and we’ve seen many big men add a three to their game after a few seasons in the league.
The Suns could go in a lot of directions here, but the need for a point guard remains. Ricky Rubio has two years left on his deal but is aging and the team lacks a true back up.
Enter Cole Anthony, who still finds himself going in the top-ten even after a very rough freshman season for the Tar Heels. The point guard averaged 18.5 points but did so on a 38/34/75 split that’s extremely ugly.
The freshman did battle injuries and was asked to do a ton for a UNC team that was weirdly untalented, resulting in some really bad stats for Anthony. Still, the potential he showed as a top recruit out of high school is still there and his potential fit next to Devin Booker would be hard to turn down.
The hope is that Anthony can develop into a better shooter when he’s asked to do less, and someone who can take defensive pressure away from Book.
Anthony is also a very good rebounder for his size and an uppity defender that can give even veteran ball-handlers fits. It’s a risky pick, but one that the Suns could ride into the playoffs next season.
It’ll be interesting to watch the Spurs this off-season as they continue to try and stay away from their overdue rebuild, and if Demar DeRozan opts-into his player option, the Spurs may try to run it back one more time.
Maxey is a player who can both help now, and in the future, although the Spurs’ roster is a bit full when it comes to guards. The Kentucky product can prove to be worth the pick, especially he can improve on his outside scoring.
As of now, Maxey should be seen solely as a slasher, a good one at that. The 6’3 guard plays above his height at the rim, using nifty moves to finish against bigger defenders.
His defense is what will get the majority of attention, and is what could make him appealing to the Spurs’ front office/coaching staff. He fits the build of a hard-nosed, high-motor defender that could make an All-defense team someday.
His defense is pro-ready, but his offense needs some development, which could easily be done, especially if he sits behind DeRozan for a year.
If there’s any player I could see going much earlier than he’s expected, it’s Aaron Nesmith. Teams could easily talk themselves into the forward’s absurd offensive stats, even given the small sample size.
Before an injury ended his sophomore season, Nesmith was shooting 52 percent from three on over eight attempts per game. That’s incredibly impressive despite the 14-game sample, especially given he was creating his own look on most of them.
Even if he gets nowhere near that 50 percent mark at the next level, Nesmith could easily be the best perimeter scorer in the draft, and an elite role player for years to come.
It’s easy to tab him as the next great 3-and-D player, but Nesmith has a lot of work to do on the other end before calling him even a capable defender. Lateral quickness is not a strong suit of his, and his slow hips will make him a routine target of driving opponents.
His playmaking and rebounding are just okay, and some team will draft him to be a three-point sniper and not much else. If he can shoot above 40 percent, it might just be worth it.
While Nesmith is lacking the defense to be a true 3-and-D wing, Vassell comes off the board right after and can be the draft’s best true 3-and-D guy. Not many players are ranked higher when it comes to perimeter defense, and Vassell can help even a contending defense as a rook.
Like Isaac Okoro, Vassell has been praised for his motor, effort plays and his defensive IQ is through the roof. In terms of counting stats, he averaged 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks per game in less than 30 minutes per game. For someone who would be playing solid defensive minutes for a team looking to make the playoffs, he could be this year’s Matisse Thybulle.
Offensively, Vassell is a good catch-and-shoot guy but can put it on the floor when needed. He posses good length at 6-foot-7 with a 6-10 wingspan and uses it on both sides of the court. His shot releases from high above his head, a shot that found net 41 percent of the time from three.
Although he’s not a natural playmaker, he can make smart passes and isn’t afraid to pass out of a decent look for a good one.
It’s unlikely that he’ll ever be anything more than just a role player, but that’s what the Pelicans need more than anything else right now.
The Blazers have an interesting decision to make here, and they could either draft for need or take the best player on the board, which in my eyes, is Hampton. Even with Dame Lillard and C.J McCollum on the roster, the team takes the combo guard here.
Hampton played just 15 games in Australia after turning down NCAA ball, putting up iffy numbers in the NBL. He shot 40 percent from the field, 29 percent from three while nearly averaging the same amount of assists as turnovers.
There is still upside to him, especially with his potential to score in the paint. He’s a gifted slasher and has to be one of the fastest guards in the draft. He can blow past slower opponents routinely and can finish with strength, albeit somewhat inconsistently.
Whether or not he can be a true star at the next level will rely on his ability to hone in defensively and unlock his jump shot. Both can be done, but aren’t guaranteed. Dame and CJ are as good as role models to learn behind as possible.
Evan Fournier could very well opt-out of the final year of his deal, giving the Magic a hole that Green can help fill. With Jonathan Issac, Markelle Fultz, and Aaron Gordon, the Magic already had one of the league’s top defenses under head coach Steve Clifford, and Green would only improve that.
The Arizona freshman is a great defender, using quick hands and feet to average 1.5 steals per game. Off ball, he’s a pest, rotating, and intercepting passes like a seasoned vet.
Offensively, he’s more of a slasher/cutter than a shooter, although he did get hot from deep on occasion at Arizona. He’s smart without the ball in his hands and can sky to be a lob target, although he’d probably have to fight for those looks with Aaron Gordon.
Although he does had pro-ready qualities, think of Green as a nice project pick for Clifford and the Magic.
Minnesota has a lot of options with their second pick in the top-20 and could take a more boom-or-bust type pick than Jones. But with D’Angelo Russell – one of the worst backcourt defenders in the league – looking to be their point guard of the future, they take the Duke product who might be the best perimeter defending guard in the draft.
Jones is a true lockdown defender despite his small frame and was recognized by his conference at the season’s end. The 6’3 point guard was named to the ACC All-Defense team and was also given the conference’s defensive player and overall player of the year awards.
He’s one of the most accomplished non-freshman to come out of Durham in a long time, and his winning attitude should give him a long career as a role player in the NBA.
Jones likely will never be anything more than that, however, but Minny could certainly use a team-first, floor general type to run the team’s second unit into the future. Jones could bring a veteran-style presence to Minnesota as a rookie, which could be worth the pick in itself.
The contending Celtics have three picks in the first round currently, which is almost certain to change before the October draft. With whatever picks Boston does use, they’ll likely be looking for players who can come in and contribute right away, which Saddiq Bey can certainly do.
Bey is someone who knew his role exactly in college and was never asked to do much outside of shoot the three and defend the perimeter. He excelled in those categories, shooting 45 percent from deep and was a solid option defensively all year for the Wildcats.
The problem is the flexibility to his offensive game, as Bey likely do much than stand on the arch ready to catch-and-shoot. For a team like Boston that has a roster full of stars and future stars, it’s not as much of an issue, but his one-note style of play will keep him from going too high in the draft.
The Sophomore knows how to win and has hit his fair share of clutch shots in college. It’s easy to see him as a role player in the NBA for years to come.
The Mavs have a fun roster full of both established and upcoming stars, and could some depth as they look to rise in the standings next season. Achiuwa can be a high-upside bench guy right away for Rick Carlisle and company, especially on the defensive end.
The 6’9 freshman posted an incredible defensive rating of 82.5 in his 31 games for Memphis, blocking nearly two shots per game. Quick feet and shifty hands make him more than simply a rim-protector.
Just like Onyeka Okongwu, Achiuwa is more of a small-ball five than a true power forward, but his solid collegiate rebounding numbers should translate nicely given his hustle and hop.
He’s much more of a project offensively and given his less-than-ideal age (he’ll be 21 when the season tips in December), he might be closer to a finished product than desired.
Others have more upside, but Achiuwa’s defensive and rebounding presence should translate nicely into the Association.
This is going against what I said about the Celtics but with the Bucks’ roster full of stars and ring-chasing vets, they can afford to take a euro stash with star potential.
Pokuševski is a Serbian-born big man who has high upside but is also one of the biggest mysteries of this year’s draft.
He boasts a 7’3 wingspan to go with his 7-foot frame but weighs in at just a tick over 200 pounds. He’ll need to put on muscle before coming to the NBA or he’ll be a frequent bully-ball target inside.
In a small sample size, Pokuševski has put up solid numbers for Olympiacos B in Greece, averaging 7.3 rebounds, 9.9 points, and 1.7 blocks per game in just over 21 minutes per game. He needs developing on offense; made just 40 percent of his 8.8 field goal attempts per game.
He does possess solid passing skills, and despite the massive size-difference, you can see some similarities to Nikola Jokic and his point-center style of play.
We likely won’t see him in the NBA for a few years but he could be a solid player down the road.
The Nets need to fill their roster to supplement stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant and don’t have much money to do so. They need to hit on this pick, and if they’re somehow able to trade up a few spots to take a more slam-dunk type pick, they probably should.
Here they get Stewart, the Washington big man who split pundit opinions all season. Some see his bruising, unspectacular style of play among the most pro-ready in the draft, while others struggle to find his fit in the modern NBA.
The 19-year-old does feature an old-school bag of tricks on offense and a physical brand of defense that while effective, lacks the switchability usually needed in the modern, positionless NBA.
Brooklyn already has two interior defenders in Jarret Allen and DeAndre Jordan, but with Irving and Durant on the outside, having a frontcourt full of sturdy rim-protectors isn’t such a bad idea.
Stewart, who can play both the four and five, is likely a near-finished product, a product that might be asked to play a good amount of minutes next season.
The Nuggets lost some of their young depth in the four-team Clint Capela, Robert Covington trade, but did pick up this selection from Houston to help rebuild that. Kira Lewis Jr is one of the more exciting players in the draft, featuring highlight-inducing shot creation skills and three-level scoring potential.
Not many NBA players will be faster than Lewis when he enters the league, even if his track-and-field style speed looks a bit normal in the NBA than it did in the SEC. He can go coast-to-coast in a blink and he could help his draft case even more if there is some sort of combine this summer.
Learning to hone in that athleticism will be Lewis’ hurdle, as he sometimes looked too fast for his own good in college.
Defensively, he’ll find into fine into Denver’s scheme. He does get abused on switches thanks to his small stature, but when covering other guards, he’s more than passable.
He’s more of a shooting guard than a true playmaker but can run the one on occasion. He could be a great long-term bench piece for the Mile High City.
The Sixers have almost more vets than they know what to do with and whoever they take with this pick likely won’t play much barring injury. McDaniels is a good target for it, as he’s someone who could really use a season or two in the G-League before being ready for the NBA.
After being one of the top recruits out of high school, McDaniels struggled for the Huskies, with nearly all his averages looking pretty ugly. His measurements and potential are still there, with his 6’10 frame jumping off the page given his ball-handling skills.
The skinny and lanky 19-year-old has drawn comparisons to Brandon Ingram and Kevin Durant based solely on his size but has a lot of work to do to be even near the same level as those two offensively.
He made just 40 percent of his 10.8 attempts per game, never looking overly comfortable shooting the ball from the outside. He was better as a slasher but still raw when it comes to consistent finishes.
While he’ll likely never be a shutdown defender, he does have athleticism and the aforementioned length to stay in front of nearly anyone.
In each of my previous three mocks, I’ve had the Heat taking a point guard to help offset Goran Dragic becoming a free agent, but I’ll give them Paul Reed here, who can be a playmaking four right away for Miami.
I’m higher on Reed than most and find myself more and more impressed by his defensive tape each time I return to his highlights. He averaged nearly three blocks per game as a junior, recording a sub-90 defensive rating.
He’s a smart defender more than anything else and doesn’t chase blocks. He uses perfect timing to offset his less-than-ideal athleticism to protect the rim and clean the glass.
Despite not taking many in college, Reed does have a solid three that can make him a dangerous stretch-four one day. Most of his buckets until then will come from his ability to finish lobs off pick and roll opportunities.
Nico Mannion had to be one of the most disappointing freshmen in the nation this year and that shows in his draft stock. A preseason favorite to go in the top-ten, the Phoenix-born guard is no longer a lock to go in the first round.
That may be a bit of an extreme, and it’s still likely that Mannion goes in the late teens to early 20s, with the Jazz scooping him up here.
Mannion’s potential to be a solid floor general is still there and if nothing else, his smart passing should translate nicely to the next level. Almost everything else about his game should be questioned, however, especially his defense.
He’s fine guarding similar-sized players but is a major liability when it comes to switches, of which he’ll no doubt be a target. His wingspan measures lower than his height, which is almost always a red flag.
A volume shooter in college, he should be able to drain more three’s in Utah when he’s asked to do less and isn’t always the focal point of the offense. His interior offense might actually get worse at the next level however and veteran rim-protectors will appreciate his scoop layups.
A nice change of pace in a class full of defensive-minded forwards, Williams can be a dominant offensive threat at the next level.
Although he did mess with a three somewhat in college, Williams got most of his buckets around the rim and in the mid-range. He’s a great slasher for the power forward position and can put it on the floor like a wing. He can finish with either hand and through contact consistently.
He can get to the rim through1-on-1 face-ups but is lethal as the roll guy in P&Rs. His shooting is mostly limited to catch-and-shoot opportunities, hesitant to shoot off the dribble or out of the post.
Williams was a solid shot-blocker as a freshman, although his footwork and lateral movement will need work for him to become a good defender outside the paint.
Maledon has made it clear he wants to come to the states next season, so while he might not be a ‘euro stash’, he could be headed straight to the G-League if a team like the Celtics takes him.
The point guard lacks the star upside that international picks usually do, with Maledon’s potential being more suited to the elite role player role than a long-term starter.
He has a great feel for the game at just 18 (19 later this month) and will be a good playmaker at the next level. That IQ translates to the defensive side of the ball as well and Maledon should be a competent defender despite his less-than-ideal size.
Whether or not he can be an efficient scorer will be the biggest question surrounding the French guard, with Maledon yet to show consistency shooting or slashing. If he can add a jumper, he’d be one of the most well-rounded guards in the draft.
Ramsey may not be the star playmaker the Knicks need but he can certainly be a building block of the team going into this next decade. In terms of spot-up three-point snipers, he’s among the best in the class, shooting 43 percent from deep as a freshman.
He has legit two-way potential although he’s much rawer defensively than he is on offense. He the size and tools to be a solid perimeter defender and a good coach will unlock that to make him a solid 3-and-D guard.
His scoring from everywhere inside the three-point line is questionable; Ramsey isn’t going to make his own looks either. His elite catch-and-shoot potential will be enough for him to get drafted int he first round but it’s hard to call him a true offensive threat unless he adds a mid-range and/or an inside game.
The Raptors have built their brand on hitting these late first-round picks and Terry could be another slam dunk for them, especially if Fred VanVleet leaves in free agency.
The Stanford point guard has elite sharpshooter potential and he can create for himself off the dribble. He has range similar to Trae Young and Damian Lillard that makes him a threat to score each time he crosses halfcourt.
He can score easily but the playmaking you need out of a 6’1 point guard isn’t there yet. Terry averaged just 3.2 assists in 32.6 per game as a freshman, with his turnovers (2.6 per game) not far behind.
Terry can easily add that to his game, however, especially with the help of coach Nick Nurse and veteran floor general Kyle Lowry. For now, he provides a high upside as a true shooter.
I wouldn’t be surprised at all if the Lakers flip this pick to add another veteran to help LeBron and AD win a title but for now, they take the best player available, Maryland’s Jalen Smith.
Smith exploded with a bigger role as a sophomore, starring on both ends of the floor and on the glass. He averaged 10.5 rebounds per game to go along with 15.5 points, 2.4 blocks, and a 54 percent field goal percentage.
He’s a smart player who seemed to always be in the right place, at the right time. That IQ helps him make up for a lack of elite athleticism.
It’ll be interesting to see if he can hide that lack of burst at the next level as well as he did in college, but he has the tools to be a role player for a long time.
Another two-way center from the Big Ten comes off the board, with Oturu being the last name called before the switch from Adam Silver to Mark Tatum.
The Minnesota big man was a near relic as a freshman, with back-to-basket centers like him rarely getting draft attention anymore. Luckily, he added a three, going form 0.1 attempts per game to 1.7, which fell with decent regularity, making 36 percent of his 52 heaves.
The rest of his game is still vintage and his use of post moves is fun to watch but could lack usefulness against better defenders in the NBA. His rebounding and defense will be the main selling point to scouts and GMs; Oturu averaged 11.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game last year en route to a placement on the Big Ten All-Defensive team.
The 6’10 center needs polish but could be a real steal.
