Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) jumps for a basket as he's defended by Washington State Cougars forward Josh Hawkinson (24) and Washington State Cougars forward Robert Franks (3) in the second half during a game at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash., on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Arizona won 78-59. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Outlet: SB Nation 

Expert: Ricky O'Donnell 

Projected to go: No. 7 overall to the Minnesota Timberwolves 

He said it: "Markkanen is an elite shooter at 7-feet tall with an ultra quick release. That should help open up driving lanes for Andrew Wiggins, Zach LaVine, and even Karl-Anthony Towns. Think of him as a bigger Ryan Anderson. He’ll need to add strength and improve defensively."


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