Top NBA Draft Prospects in the Sweet Sixteen: South Region
By Eli Burk
Mar 22, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Jahlil Okafor (15) catches a pass against San Diego State Aztecs forward Skylar Spencer (0) and forward Dwayne Polee II (5) during the second half in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
- Jahlil Okafor, Duke (18.1 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.4 BLK)
Everyone is very high on Okafor, but that’s only on one side of the ball. On offense, the 6’10 center will be a force of nature. But the dude can’t play defense. Yes he does average about one and a half blocks, but he is late on rotations. His offensive game looks very similar to Shaq. But his defense is similar to that of Carlos Boozer. Will he go number one overall? Probably. Anytime you can have a dominant force on offense, you take it.