could this be our drafted Center?

I have him at #15 now on my player rankings, near where we should pick.

http://www.mynbadraft.com/NBA-Draft-Profiles-2015/Jakob-Poeltl

Jakob Poeltl
Ht/Wt: 7' 0" / 230 lbs
Position: C
Team: Utah
Class: Freshman




2015 Draft Profile - Jakob Poeltl
Strengths
Poeltl is a young big man who came out of nowhere to catch the attention of NBA scouts due to his size, athleticism, and vast potential especially on the defensive end.

He is very long and moves well for a player of his size. He has a good understanding of positioning on the defensive end and his athleticism allows him to challenge shots consistently at the rim. He is also a beast on the boards, and despite only playing 23 minutes per game, he averages eight rebounds and two blocks per game.

Offensively he has good touch around the rim and can turn over both shoulders. He has a solid mid-range game and good basketball IQ. He is capable of working from the elbows and initiating offense with some good passing.

Weaknesses
Poeltl will need to add some strength in order to be able to play in the post on a more consistent basis. This also hurts him defensively as stronger players can push him under the basket, negating his length.

His inside offensive game could still use some work as he doesn’t have many moves yet. He also struggles to score over length and has had issues against some NBA-size defenders that he has dealt with. He will also need to improve his free throw line percentage which is abysmal.

He must do a better job of dealing with pressure as he has shown a penchant to turn the ball over with bad passes when someone gets in his face on defense.

NBA Player Comparison
Poeltl has plenty of attributes that teams look for in a starting center and room for growth. At his best, Poeltl could become similar to someone like Andrew Bogut, an outstanding defensive presence with just enough offense to keep the opposition honest.

Poeltl is young and raw, but his high basketball IQ and willingness to work could pay off for a team willing to draft him in the mid to late first round.

Statistics
PPG: 9.1 RPG: 6.8 APG: 0.6 SPG: 0.4 BPG: 1.9 FG%: 69.0 FT%: 44.1



http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Jakob-Poeltl-63039/

some more on the kid

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2313766-out-of-nowhere-nba-prospect-jakob-poeltl-helping-make-utah-relevant-again

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2015/03/21/ncaa-tournament-utah-center-jakob-poeltl-austria/25125279/

and finally one with some videos

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865617058/Jakob-Poeltl-film-study-Breaking-down-the-fast-rising-NBA-prospect.html?pg=all