SEC Basketball: Six SEC players projected to go in NBA Draft

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Mar 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Avery Johnson Jr. (5) shoots the ball as Kentucky Wildcats forward Edrice Adebayo (3) defends during second half of game eleven of the SEC Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

Bam Adebayo, Kentucky

Adebayo is a 6’10, 260-pound power forward/center. I think Adebayo’s position is largely based on how he develops. Right now, he is a great athlete and excellent shot-blocker, but he is still very raw. I see him being more of a role-player center, but he’s not ideal size for a center. If he can develop a jump shot, he could turn into a solid power forward at the next level.

Adebayo averaged 13.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks last season. He also shot 59.9 percent from the field and 65.3 percent from the line.

I’ve seen Adebayo projected as high as no. 17 to the Milwaukee Bucks, and as low as no. 23 to the Toronto Raptors.

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