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2018 NBA Draft Big Board 4.0: New year, new rankings

By Christopher Kline

BIRMINGHAM, AL - DECEMBER 22: Mohamed Bamba #4 of the Texas Longhorns looks on during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legacy Arena at BJCC on December 22, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, AL - DECEMBER 22: Mohamed Bamba #4 of the Texas Longhorns looks on during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legacy Arena at BJCC on December 22, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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27. Jarred Vanderbilt, PF, Kentucky

Vanderbilt remains sidelined with a foot injury, but his recovery efforts are ramping up. If all goes as planned, he shouldn’t need a full year of basketball to garner first round consideration.

At 6-foot-8 with a 7-foot-1 wingspan, Vanderbilt’s athleticism and playmaking potential make up for his lack of a jumper. If he does eventually get back on the court, it’ll be interesting to see how he meshes with Kentucky’s frontcourt-heavy rotation — especially considering their spacing issues.

Defensively, Vanderbilt stacks up favorably at the next level. He’s long with mobility out to the perimeter, giving him a solid floor even if his offensive development doesn’t pan out. It’s tough to drop him outside the top 30, even with the injury concerns.