The Los Angeles Clippers selected Kansas forward Cheick Diallo with the No. 3 pick in the second round (No. 33 overall) of the 2016 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Player profile:
Age: 19 (freshman)
Height/weight: 6-foot-9, 219 pounds
2015-16 stats: 3 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 0 APG
Chad Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 24: "One of the best motors in the draft. Plays hard on every possession. He has elite length and very good athleticism. Should be able to guard 3s, 4s and 5s in the NBA." More (Insider)
Kevin Pelton's stats and scouting ranking -- No. 28: "The only reason Diallo rates so well statistically is because he's played so few minutes (195) his stats get regressed heavily toward the mean. That particularly helps Diallo's 2-point percentage, a poor 55 percent this season." More (Insider)
Scouting report -- positives:
Long, athletic defender
Excellent motor
Scouting report -- negatives:
Needs to add strength
Lacks polish as an offensive player
Read the full scouting report (Insider)
ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):
Chances he'll be an All-Star: 5 percent
Chances he'll be a starter: 22 percent
Chances he'll be a bench player: 47 percent
Chances he'll be a bust: 27 percent
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