The Sixer Sense
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2019 NBA Draft Big Board 1.0

By Christopher Kline

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 28: Nassir Little #10 of Orlando Christian Prep drives against Zion Williamson #12 of Spartanburg Day School during the 2018 McDonald's All American Game at Philips Arena on March 28, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 28: Nassir Little #10 of Orlando Christian Prep drives against Zion Williamson #12 of Spartanburg Day School during the 2018 McDonald's All American Game at Philips Arena on March 28, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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NORWALK, CA – JUNE 03: Charles Bassey from Aspire Academy boxes out for a rebound during the Pangos All-American Camp on June 3, 2018 at Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NORWALK, CA – JUNE 03: Charles Bassey from Aspire Academy boxes out for a rebound during the Pangos All-American Camp on June 3, 2018 at Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Bassey reclassified to the 2018 class and will play at Western Kentucky next season. He joins Mitchell Robinson as the second five-star center to commit to the Hilltoppers in as many years. Unlike Robinson, Bassey seems ready to suit up at the collegiate level.

At 6-foot-10, Bassey checks almost every box physically. He’s long, strong and should make an immediate impact as a rim-protector at the collegiate level. Question marks remain around his offensive skill set, though.

As of right now, Bassey relies mostly on strength and athleticism to score around the basket. Much like Fernando, he’ll thrive as a lob-catcher who can throw his size around underneath. He’s also an elite rebounder.

Until he improves his all-around skill level offensively, however, his stock is limited. In a league that preaches versatility, Bassey projects as more of a role player than a featured option at this point.