Overview:
As the 2015 NBA Draft approaches, we’ll be taking a look at the top prospects in this year’s class to gain a sense of what the Phoenix Suns should do with their pick. Today, we’ll be taking a look at Robert Upshaw.
When it comes to draft candidates, there are none more controversial than Upshaw, a 250-pound center last seen playing for the Washington Huskies. In his second season of collegiate basketball, the seven-footer averaged 10.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and a nation-leading 4.5 blocks per game while shooting nearly 60 percent from the floor.
Helping the Huskies to a surprising 11-0 start to their 2014-15 season, Robert Upshaw is a no-brainer lottery pick based on his talent alone. Unfortunately, his off-the-court track record is what has his draft stock all over the board.
At 21 years old, Upshaw is bursting with defensive potential. His offensive game is limited, but he has the physical attributes and the base set of skills to be a dominant rim protector in this league. The only question is, which team will take a chance on him, and how long will that team be willing to wait in the draft until they feel comfortable with the potential risk here?
Here’s a look at Robert Upshaw’s draft profile and where he might fit in with the Phoenix Suns’ draft plans.
Robert Upshaw is so intriguing to me in the sense that he could be picked anywhere between 15-45 in June's draft.
— Chris Reichert (@Chris_Reichert) May 10, 2015
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