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TOP POST PLAYERS IN NBA DRAFT

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ZACH COLLINS The 7-footer was Gonzaga’s first McDonald’s All-American and was a key reserve during the Bulldogs’ run to the NCAA championsh­ip game. STRENGTHS: The freshman averaged 10 points and 5.9 rebounds while shooting a conference-best 65 percent, showing nice touch around the paint, mobility and athleticis­m . He’s a possible lottery pick. CONCERNS: Collins has a small sample size for teams to evaluate. He’s also had issues with foul trouble. JOHN COLLINS The 6-10 sophomore made a rapid rise to become a candidate for Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year with his efficient offensive game. STRENGTHS: Collins is a good athlete with a soft shooting touch (62 percent). He often proved nearly unstoppabl­e in the post (19.2 points, 9.8 rebounds) with the ability to finish at the rim or elevate over defenders, making him a first-round prospect. CONCERNS: Collins battled foul trouble at times during his twoyear Wake Forest career. He also needs to improve defensivel­y, particular­ly with footwork and post positionin­g. HARRY GILES The 6-10 one-and-done from Duke is a prospect with massive potential — if he can stay healthy. STRENGTHS: Giles was projected by many as the nation’s top high school recruit and even a possible No. 1 overall pick before suffering a serious knee injury in high school. He’s an active player who can run the floor, has good athleticis­m and boasts a 7-3 wingspan. CONCERNS: He missed his senior season of high school after tearing ligaments in his right knee, then had preseason arthroscop­ic surgery on his left knee to remove scar tissue from a previous injury and was limited throughout much of last year. If healthy, he could be a steal in the middle of the first round or later.

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