NBA Draft Prospects

2015 NBA Draft: Jahlil Okafor

Basketball Insiders’ scouting report of Jahlil Okafor.

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Jahlil Okafor – 6’11, 272 lbs. Center (Duke, Fr.)

Strengths: One of the most dominant and skilled low-post presences college basketball has ever seen. A winner at every level with a skill set that will immediately translate to serious production. Unselfish, good teammate. Embraces and thrives off of contact. A solid rebounder when he really is focused on it.

Weaknesses: Not much of a threat offensively outside of the paint. Lateral movement, especially when helping in pick-and-rolls. Doesn’t play above the rim much. Free throw shooting. Rim protection.

Yannis’ NBA Comparison: Al Jefferson

Anonymous Coach’s NBA Comparison:  Tim Duncan (best case), Al Jefferson (worst case)

Draft range projection: Top two

Alan is an expert gambling writer who works as one of the chief editors for Basketball Insiders. He has been covering online gambling and sports betting for over 8 years, having written for the likes of Sportlens, Compare.bet, The Sports Daily, 90min, and TopRatedCasinos.co.uk. His particular specialisms include US online casinos and gambling regulations, and soccer and basketball betting. Based in London, Alan holds an MA in English Literature and is a passionate supporter of Chelsea FC.

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