NBA Draft prospect Marvin Bagley III appears destined for a top three selection, but could he push to the top of the ladder?
The top of the NBA draft board hasn’t produced a definitive leader. Certainly there are arguments for DeAndre Ayton and Luka Doncic to take the top spot. Especially these two prospects since they have ties to the Suns, who’ll pick first. However, Marvin Bagley III could sneak in and surprise.
Granted it’s a long shot, but still his production at Duke speaks to his talent. The comparisons for Bagley range from a player who could become a top five NBA talent to a complimentary piece with great energy who paired with the right core could help to move a franchise in the right direction.
The key regarding Bagley will be in determining which position he plays, whether he can stretch his range consistently and if his energy will translate into becoming a solid defender.
Player Specifics:
Age: 19.1,
Height: 6-11
Weight: 235lbs
Wingspan: 7′ 05″
Position: Power Forward
Age: 19 years, 2 months
College: Duke, Freshman
Home Town: Tempe. Arizona
Stat-line (per game):
| Season | G | MP | FG | FGA | FG% | 2P% | 3P% | FT% | ORB | DRB | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 33 | 33.8 | 8.2 | 13.3 | .614 | .647 | .397 | .627 | 4.0 | 7.1 | 11.1 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 21.0 |
Provided by CBB at Sports Reference: View Original Table
Generated 6/5/2018.
Next up, TI dives into the specifics of Bagley’s game with a look at where he excels and areas needing improvement.