Zach Collins - PF/C - 7'0" - Gonzaga

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HEIGHT: 7'0" (213 cm)
WEIGHT: 230 lbs (104 kg)
AGE: 19.6
POSITION: PF/C
COLLEGE: Gonzaga

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[Snidely FC]

Liked what I saw from Collins in NCAA tourney. Great feet and hands. Timing on defense. Battles. Can pick n pop, stretch floor & pass. Skilled young 7 footer. ZaCo, Frank, Cody, Miles, Marv give Cliff versatile front court.

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[Mystical Apples]

A CZ-ZC lineup just sounds cool.

[driveandkick]

I like him a lot, would be hilarious to watch people freak out when we take another big white guy but Collins has game and is only 19. His per-32 stats in his only year at Gonzaga are silly. There really aren't many glaring weaknesses in that skill-set, something very rare for a young big.

[Chapelchilla]

I would be fine with taking Collins. He can block shots and has actual post moves, something we lack.

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[BlackOutBuzz]

Really feels like he's the "11th guy" now (damn you, Miles Bridges). I don't love the fit so hopefully someone else takes him, but if the top ten goes, in some order: Fultz, Ball, Tatum, Josh Jackson, Fox, Monk, LM, DSJ, French Frank, and Isaac; I think you've gotta take Collins at 11.

That, or shoot for the moon with Giles. I like Justin Jackson and Kennard as potential lottery talents, but I think there are 11.5 (Giles) talents clearly ahead of them in the draft.

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[yosemiteben]

I agree BOB, though I'm not worried about fit. He is 19 and played 17 minutes a game last season, he's not ready to be in the rotation regardless absent injury.

Draft him and evaluate and see where he fits, then adjust the roster / rotation accordingly when he's ready to play.

[Braggins]

Still think Id prefer Mitchell, but I'm fine with either one if all the projected top 10 guys are gone.

[BlackOutBuzz]

I agree BOB, though I'm not worried about fit.

I shouldn't have used the word "fit," obviously we could use a young rim protector on the team. The term I should've used is "big, white-guy fatigue." Admittedly this flies in the face of my usual preference of taking the best talent regardless, which is why I'm hoping someone else takes him. But if not, I think he should be 11.

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[JDR720]

So he is basically a myles turner type?

If so, might be my new #1

[hotrod]

The league is going and smaller and we are going bigger. Seems about right.

[fatlever]

A hotrod sighting!!! Fantastic.

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[BobsBuddy]

Great Player that will go 8-10. Will be gone at 11

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The comments are like an advance look at the draft night reaction.

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[Kembastockton]

:nonono: Great Player that will go 8-10. Will be gone at 11

Yes, I can't imagine that he will last past both of Sacramento's picks.

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