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Atlanta Hawks NBA Draft Big Board 1.0 – Player Comps For 30 Players

By Dallin Duffy

SOUTH BEND, IN - MARCH 04: Devin Vassell #24 of the Florida State Seminoles is seen during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion on March 4, 2020 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN - MARCH 04: Devin Vassell #24 of the Florida State Seminoles is seen during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion on March 4, 2020 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 05: Precious Achiuwa #55 of the Memphis Tigers celebrates against the Wichita State Shockers during a game on March 5, 2020 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis defeated Wichita State 68-60. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images)”n /

Precious Achiuwa. 25. player. Scouting Report. PF. Pick Analysis. Memphis. 451

Measurables:

Position: Power forward

Height: 6’9

Weight: 223

Wingspan: 7’2.5

Overview:

A defensive-minded big man who can play the four or some small-ball five. Attractive wingspan and block numbers (1.9 per game) at Memphis will make him a favorite of GM’s in search of a better interior presence.

NBA Outlook:

Achiuwa is not pro-ready; he’ll need some development before the game slows down and he becomes more poised. His offensive game leaves a lot to be desired and there’s not much to like there outside of rim-runs. He struggled with threes, mid-rangers, and free throws as a freshman.

Player Comparison:

A young and lanky Tobias Harris is best-case, modern-day John Henson worst-case.

Fit With the Atlanta Hawks:

Atlanta certainly shouldn’t be waving away any defensive threats, but Achiuwa has a lot of downfalls on the other end, no matter how shots he’ll contest.