10. Ivan Rabb, California Golden Bears
Position:Â Power Forward
Age:Â 19 (2/4/1997)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’9.75″, 215 pounds, 7’2″
Slash Line:Â .615/1.000/.664
Season Averages:Â 28.2 MPG, 12.5 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 2.8 ORPG, 1.3 BPG
Analysis
The California Golden Bears should be better than they have been. Cal has caught fire in recent weeks, however, and the development of rebounding big man Ivan Rabb has played an instrumental role in Cuonzo Martin’s team winning with increased regularity.
He’s fallen out of favor with some, but Rabb is too reminiscent of Chris Bosh to not receive significant hype.
Rabb’s offensive range is expanding, but he’ll catch on in the NBA because of his rebounding and athleticism. He’s averaging 2.8 offensive rebounds per game, finishes well above the rim, and has good hands and a solid understanding of how to position himself for entry feeds.
Rabb needs to improve his offensive fundamentals, but he isn’t afraid of contact, and he can finish with both hands at and around the rim.
The promising sign for Rabb is that he willingly uses the glass when attacking the basket. He’s also displaying upside as a shot-blocker, and while he may not be on Skal Labissiere’s level in that regard, he is proving to be a potentially valuable two-way player.
If Rabb is able to continue the expansion of his shooting range during March Madness, he can solidify his place as a Top 10 selection in the 2016 NBA Draft.
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