The Brooklyn Nets selected Texas forward Jarrett Allen with the No. 22 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 20: "Long, athletic big man. Has a huge 7-5 wingspan. Runs the floor very well." More (Insider)
Kevin Pelton's stats and scouting ranking -- No. 25: "Allen has ideal physical tools to be a rim runner and rim protector in the NBA, but he wasn't particularly productive during his lone season at Texas." More (Insider)
Scouting report -- positives:
Mobile, versatile big man
Fluid athlete can run the floor
Good rebounder and excellent blocker
Scouting report -- negatives:
Needs to add strength and toughness
Still a bit raw offensively
Read the full scouting report (Insider)
ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):
Chances he'll be an All-Star: 2.34 percent
Chances he'll be a starter: 15.14 percent
Chances he'll be a role player: 19.25 percent
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