NBA Draft: Centers of Attention for Sixers

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Jahill Okafor

Jahill Okafor is actually a rather large project/prospect and among the bigger question marks of all the players in this year’s draft. Some scouts see Okafor as a risky pick based on his youth – or at least a project of converting a semi-slow, plodding center without an ability to face up, or an ability to defend.

This all may sound crazy. Don’t get me wrong, he will be good, but the question is, will he be a star? Some scouts see a budding talent, with a great feel for the game, about to explode onto the scene. Likely Jahill Okafor is somewhere in between both of the comparisons. He is unable to dominate games defensively and clearly struggles with making free throws shooting 51 percent on the year.

Okafor has not been bothered by questions concerning his offensive game. Despite some of the potential issues, he may be the best big man available in this year’s draft. This label may propel him into the top selection and past KAT. He will get his defensive opportunities to either dispel the critics or feed their criticism.

Jahill Okafor’s 2014-2015 Season:

PPG: 17.3 RPG: 8.5 APG: 1.3

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