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2018 NBA Mock Draft: A full first round following National Championship Game

By Maxwell Ogden

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 02: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats cuts down the net after defeating the Michigan Wolverines during the 2018 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. Villanova defeated Michigan 79-62. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 02: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats cuts down the net after defeating the Michigan Wolverines during the 2018 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. Villanova defeated Michigan 79-62. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – FEBRUARY 03: Forward Brandon McCoy #44 of the UNLV Rebels puts up a two point shot during first half action against the Boise State Broncos on February 03, 2018 at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – FEBRUARY 03: Forward Brandon McCoy #44 of the UNLV Rebels puts up a two point shot during first half action against the Boise State Broncos on February 03, 2018 at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

24. . Center. UNLV Rebels. Brandon McCoy. 18. player

Age: 19 (6/11/1998)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’11”, 250 pounds, 7’1.5″
Slash Line: .545/.333/.725
Season Averages: 28.8 MPG, 16.9 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 3.1 ORPG, 1.8 BPG

The Chicago Bulls found an absolute steal of a selection at No. 8 overall with Villanova Wildcats star Mikal Bridges. It was a critical move for an organization that desperately needs to solidify its perimeter with a defensive-minded player.

While some might view this as a reach, the Bulls can address the second void on the roster by selecting a center with significant untapped potential: Brandon McCoy.

McCoy’s appeal at the NBA level is clear by simply watching him walk on to the court. He’s a massive individual with a powerful frame, plus athleticism, and adequate length to at least become a quality rim protector in the NBA.

Standing at just under 7’0″ with a near 7’2″ wingspan and a well-built 250-pound frame, McCoy has the tools to dominate a game down low.

In terms of his present-day abilities, McCoy isn’t ready to be the player that he’s capable of becoming. His ceiling is that of a low-post terror, however, as well as a dominant rebounder and an above-average shot-blocker who can even step out for the occasional jump shot.

There have been flashes of brilliance, but if the Bulls can help McCoy put it all together, he can become one of the better centers in the NBA.

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