Draft Profile: Dragan Bender

Will the Croatian sensation challenge Simmons and Ingram for the No. 1 pick in June?

Strengths:

•  Versatile offensive threat
•  Terrific size and length for the power forward position
•  Great passer with high basketball IQ
•  Good set shooter with range to the NBA 3-point line
•  Runs the floor well in transition
•  Strong production playing against professionals
•  Good shot blocker
•  Solid instincts in playing passing lanes
•  High motor
•  All-Star potential

Weaknesses:

• Very thin, needs to get stronger
• Average rebounder, but has tools to get better
• Creating offense for himself
• Can be turnover prone

Red Flags

• N/A

Video (via DraftExpress)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0Epg_sBZq4