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Nets pick at No. 22: Jarrett Allen, Texas center

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Texas center Jarrett Allen is a versatile big man, a good rebounder and blocker. (0:34)

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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