Charles Bassey
Western Kentucky was not in the NCAA Tournament this season. That should not carry weight as we have seen players go first overall without playing in the big dance. Charles Bassey is one of those players that will be mentioned as a potential lottery pick after an incredible season with the Hilltoppers. For the Spurs, this could be the first option on their list.
Charles Bassey averaged 17.6 points and 11.6 rebounds per contest this year. At 6-foot-11 and 235 pounds, Bassey is an absolute load down low with a great motor. He might be the most athletic big man in the field. He is explosive on both ends of the floor and can work in the post. Bassey’s game will translate well to the next level because of his ability to shoot the ball.
He will only grow as a three-point shooter and already has a soft touch from the midrange and free-throw line. Is Charles Bassey a finished product? No. That is rare for any player no matter where they are taken. When looking at the 20-year-old center, he is clearly NBA ready and could make an immediate impact for San Antonio.
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Bassey has a chance to fall in this draft because of his injury history and the fact that he went to a small school. If San Antonio picks later in the first round, Charles Bassey could end up being one of the steals of the draft.
