Current rankings:
Note, rankings are updated on day of writing, and are subject to change.
- DraftExpress/ESPN: 3rd
- NBA DraftNet: 2nd
- CBS Sports: 2nd
- Sports Illustrated: 4th
- Bleacher Report: 4th
- Basketball Insiders: 4th
- The Ringer Kevin O’Connor: 4th
Honors and awards:
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Consensus first-team All-American (2018)
NCAA Tournament All-Region (2018)
Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year (2018)
Pro Comparison:
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor suggests comparison to Amar’e Stoudemire, a slim Zach Randolph, or Michael Beasley.
That’s a heck of a range and notably none of these players have perimeter range. I like the DraftNet comparison to Chris Bosh, particularly based on Bagley’s size and potential. If he develops consistent range and learns to utilize his right hand it will make him a much more dangerous player to guard.
Fit:
For those salivating over the prospect of having a player with Bagley’s potential and comparisons to Chris Bosh unfortunately it’s a moot point to consider the youngster. Bagley may be shuffling up and down the down the board, but he never falls beyond fourth.
Barring a complete blow up of the squad, he won’t be available to Sam Presti. Nor should Presti want to go all in on Bagley.
Next: Jaren Jackson Jr, The quintessential modern big
For as much as he could end up being Chris Bosh 2.0 – like the former Raptors/Heat big man he’s best suited as a complimentary piece not the focus of a franchise.