Post by Drew on Jun 15, 2013 15:14:46 GMT -6
Pros: An absolute beast on the offensive glass, will be able to add to a teams RPG immediately. While Sauro may not be the biggest of Centers, he knows how to use his size and strength very effectively. Is coming along as a shot blocker, and with time could prove to be quite good in this category. One of his biggest pros is the potential for massive growth with regards to post scoring. While it may take some time to develop, Sauro has all the tools to one day be an elite inside scoring threat.
Cons: The aforementioned potential inside game is still a question mark, as he currently is only average in this category. There are also holes in his game on the other side of the ball, which scouts are not as sure will ever improve. Drafting Bufalini is certainly not without risk, as a lot of his value is derived from what he could become. Question marks about his stamina have also been raised, although this is something which could be worked on.
Overall: This years draft pool is incredibly thin at Center which will only serve to help Sauro come draft night. He'll be a serviceable back-up from the jump, especially given his rebounding game, but I think most will be holding out for his potentially monster inside game. With Imhoff likely going off the board in the first half of the lotto, Bufalini could go as high as 7, or possibly fall to the tail end of the lottery.
Projected: 7-12