5 best NBA Draft prospects in the 2017 Final Four

Tony Bradley, PF/C, North Carolina

No. 47 on The Step Back Big Board

Per Game Stats: 14.6 minutes, 7.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 58.9 percent shooting from the field

Collins isn’t the only low-minute, high-efficiency big in the Final Four. Bradley is the poor man’s Collins, a hyper-efficient bench big that is averaging 20.0 points, 13.9 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per 40 minutes. He’s a little bit behind Collins on the development curve, but his physical profile and offensive skill set hint at the idea that he can be a very talented bench big.

Bradley also plays behind one of the college game’s best centers, as he sits behind the massive Kennedy Meeks. But while Meeks is a more traditional post-up big with more bulk than length, the 6-foot-10 Bradley provides a nice contrast, with a 7-foot-4 wingspan and a fluid pick-and-roll game. He’ll make his biggest impact in the NBA as a dive man, using his excellent touch and fluidity to finish and his excellent frame to be an impactful screen setter. He’s also been a particularly strong offensive rebounder this year, posting a very strong 19.4 percent offensive rebound rate, and his passing is the furthest along of the low-volume, high-efficiency bigs in this draft class.

Bradley’s upside looks very strong. He already has shown to be an effective finisher and rebounder, and his jump shot and defensive tools should continue to develop as the 19-year old matures. He may never be a consistent defender, as his instincts aren’t great, but like Deyonta Davis last year, he’s a player who should become a potent modern offensive five with some seasoning. A UNC/Gonzaga title game that features both Bradley and Collins battling in second unit play could boost Bradley’s stock, as a strong showing against another NBA-caliber big, especially defensively, may vault him into a better standing in this year’s big class.