The Atlanta Hawks selected Wake Forest forward John Collins with the No. 19 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 16: "At 19, very young for a sophomore. Younger than some of the freshmen on this list. Super-efficient post player with a number of moves in the paint." More (Insider)
Kevin Pelton's stats and scouting ranking -- No. 11: "A high-percentage post scorer who projects as one of the most efficient players in the draft, Collins has shown enough accuracy from the free throw line to suggest he can be a midrange threat in the pros." More (Insider)
Scouting report -- positives:
Long, athletic big man
Terrific motor
Excellent rebounder
Scouting report -- negatives:
Doesn't have a 3-point game
Poor free throw shooter
Read the full scouting report (Insider)
ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):
Chances he'll be an All-Star: 1.12 percent
Chances he'll be an NBA starter: 17.18 percent
Chances he'll be a role player: 18.12 percent
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