2017 NBA Mock Draft, Week 21: Malik Monk to the Sixers

By Chris Stone | Mar 30, 2017

Mar 17, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) brings the ball up court against the Northern Kentucky Norse during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 20, 2017; Morgantown, WV, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Jarrett Allen (31) dunks the ball during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /

Jarrett Allen

C, Texas

Texas freshman Jarrett Allen is a 6-foot-11 center with the potential to excel in ball screen actions and as a defender in the NBA. He averaged 16.7 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per 40 minutes this season while posting a 57.1 true shooting percentage. Allen was often forced to play with a second big man on the floor, which will likely change in the NBA.

Offensively, Allen has potential as a screener who can roll to the rim and eventually develop to play more pick-and-pop. He has the length and athleticism to finish at the basket and is a developing jump shooter. So far, most of Allen’s made jumpers have come in the mid-range, but he has a smooth looking stroke that could eventually branch out to the 3-point line. To make these ball screen actions more effective, Allen needs to work on making contact as a screener more consistently.

On defense, Allen showed some improvements during conference play becoming a more impactful rim protector and rebounder. With a 7-foot-6 wingspan, the 18-year old should be an imposing presence in the middle of the floor. He needs to improve his awareness and reactions in order to be a more consistent shot blocker.