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Analyzing Potential Draft Prospects For the Brooklyn Nets

By Charles Daye

Mar 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonalds All-American forward Terrance Ferguson dunks during the McDonalds All-American Powerade Jamfest at the Chicago Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonalds All-American forward Terrance Ferguson dunks during the McDonalds All-American Powerade Jamfest at the Chicago Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) grabs a rebound against Troy Trojans guard Kevin Baker (0) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) grabs a rebound against Troy Trojans guard Kevin Baker (0) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

What “Experts” Have to Say (cont.)

Draft Express’ mock draft has Brooklyn selecting Giles’ teammate, Luke Kennard. Kennard stands at about 6-foot-6, and the 20-year-old shooting guard looks far more impressive and worthy of a first-round selection. Not to mention, Kennard would probably fit in Kenny Atkinson‘s system much better than any of the aforementioned prospects. In 37 games, Kennard has averaged 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 35.5 minutes per game.

Jawun Evans, the point guard out of Oklahoma State, was the Nets’ second selection of Draft Express’ mock draft. While the Nets seem set at the point guard position, it is hard to argue that Evans’ numbers don’t warrant some consideration. In 31 games, Evans has averaged 19 points, 6.5 assists and 3.4 rebounds in just under 30 minutes of playing time (29.3).

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The CBS mock draft has Brooklyn selecting Isaiah Hartenstein, a German-American power forward who currently plays in the Euroleague. At 18 years old, selecting him would be a risky move. This mostly unproven talent has only played in five games and has averaged even less minutes (3.2). So, even stating his statistics in comparison to other prospects seems a little unfair. If Marks selects him (at all), he must know something or see tremendous upside in this young talent.

The second draft pick CBS has the Nets selecting in the first round is Tacko Fall. Fall stands at an unbelievable 7-foot-6 and weighs about 300 pounds. The 21-year-old Senegalese center from UCF almost averaged a double-double for the season. He averaged 11 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in 26.4 minutes per game.

Fall is a very raw talent, and there are questions about where he could possibly fit in the modern NBA. He has no perimeter shot and has no lateral quickness. However, the Nets have lacked rebounding in the Brook Lopez era, so his 9.7 rebounds per game could warrant a selection.