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timvp
05-26-2019, 04:01 PM
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Charles Bassey

School: Western Kentucky
Position: C
Age: 18
Height: 6-foot-10
Weight: 239
Wingspan: 7-foot-3.5
Draft Range: Second Round
Combine Results? Yes (https://stats.nba.com/draft/combine-anthro/)

Why: Big, powerful body. Impressive wingspan and good athleticism allows him to play even larger than his height (6-foot-8.75 without shoes). Has the frame to add even more muscle. Strong rebounder, particularly defensively. Blocks shots (2.4 per game) without fouling much (2.6 per game). Has shooting upside: hit 9-of-20 three-point attempts and 76.9% of his free throws. Has only been playing basketball for six years so could have room to improve. Nigeria native started his high school career in San Antonio.

Why Not: Plays a brand of basketball that is quickly going extinct in the NBA: a traditional center who relies on power to produce. Not a willing passer; turns it over when double-teamed. Averaged more than four times as many turnovers as assists. Too slow-footed to switch off onto perimeter players. Natural feel for the game lacking at both ends. Many scouts don't believe that his listed age is accurate.

Spurs Fit: A lot of time in Austin and then eventually begin in the NBA as a third-string center.

Spurs Comparison - Ceiling: Dave Corzine

Spurs Comparison - Floor: Shawnelle Scott

College Stats (https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/charles-bassey-1.html)
Highlight Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06h9EWNTG8k)
Tankathon Profile (http://www.tankathon.com/players/charles-bassey)
BSO Profile (https://basketballsocietyonline.com/charles-bassey-scouting-report)

duncan2150
05-26-2019, 05:55 PM
I think he is better than is value now. Was not very good at the combine ( last in agility drill I think).

It could be a good thing if he slides because the spurs know him very well and he can be something in the nba.

timvp
05-30-2019, 02:55 AM
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Smart move by Bassey. He was looking at possibly second round, more likely undrafted.