2018 NBA Draft: 5 best projected second-round picks

By Chris Murch | Mar 31, 2018

OMAHA, NE - MARCH 25: Devonte' Graham #4 of the Kansas Jayhawks is defended by Trevon Duval #1 of the Duke Blue Devils during the second half in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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Keita Bates-Diop

Position: SF, PF

Height: 6-foot-7

College: Ohio State

College Stats: 19.8 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 48% FG

Keita Bates-Diop is a very intriguing prospect. A 6-fot-7 forward who’s long and athletic, but has a jump shot that some would deem as being inconsistent. He can put the ball on the floor and create for himself and also has a knack for getting in the lane and finishing.

If he can improve his jump shot I could see him being a Serge Ibaka type in the league. He also needs to add strength. Too undersized to play the 4 and maybe not enough lateral quickness or a consistent enough shot to play the 3, he’s the ultimate tweener. That being said, he has shown enough in his three years in school as a scorer, effective rebounder and all around leader at Ohio State to warrant a spot on an NBA team.

If he adapts to the league, he could be effective. He could either be Wesley Johnson or Ibaka, only time will tell.