2017 NBA Draft Big Board 1.0

10. C Jarrett Allen, Texas

Allen is yet another freakishly long big man that’s likely to enter the draft in 2017. The Texas commit stands at 6-11 with a whopping 7-6 wingspan, and has among the highest two-way potential of any big man in the draft class.

Allen, contrary to what may be initially thought given his physical measurements, has mainly made his name thus far as a polished offensive threat in the high school ranks. He possesses excellent touch around the basket on the offensive end, allowing him to rely on a nice little hook shot and a few other moves on the low block to create space via utilizing his length. Allen is a nimble player for somebody his size as well, and has excellent coordination when handling the ball with his back to the basket.

Mobility also allows Allen to get out and run the floor much better than the vast majority of players at his size. He won’t make a living per say in the open court, but he’s an energized runner who can get up and down the floor with enough steam to finish off the shot. He also excels in pick-and-roll scenarios.

Defensively is where Allen has had his more pressing issues thus far, but the raw potential is undeniable. He needs to up his toughness is some regard and be more physically aggressive when facing opposition that’s able to match his intensity, but his length and athletic prowess around the basket are enough to make him a considerable rim protector and somebody who could be molded into a highly skilled defensive force under the right coaching staff.

His instincts have always been present on the defensive end, it’s a matter of whether or not he’s able to finish strengthening his core and become more willing as a forcible interior threat.

Allen has shown tons of promise as a two-way player. His offensive game is already well on track towards becoming among the most impressive of any center entering the draft, while his upside on the other side of the ball is clear cut when analyzing how he’ll be able to improve. There are some subtle flaws that are holding him back, but Allen should be one of, if not the best center in the 2017 Draft by the time next year comes.

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