30. Atlanta Hawks – Keita Bates-Diop, F, Ohio State
The Atlanta Hawks will close out the first round with Keita Bates-Diop out of Ohio State. KBD made a huge jump during his junior season, averaging nearly 20 points per game on 48 percent shooting from the field and 36 percent from 3-point range.
KBD is also a great rebounder for his size, averaging roughly nine per game during his final season with the Buckeyes.
Question is, will it translate to the next level? There is still plenty that KBD can learn in his game, and that comes with the learning curve that is the NBA.
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This would be a great risk for the Hawks though. Not a bad get at No. 30.