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2017 NBA Mock Draft: An Early Look Ahead

By Maxwell Ogden

MAPLE GROVE, MN- MAY 23: Harry Giles #1 from Team CP3 and Wesleyan Christian Academy during Session Four of the Nike EYBL on May 23, 2015 at Maple Grove Community Gym in Maple Grove, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images)
MAPLE GROVE, MN- MAY 23: Harry Giles #1 from Team CP3 and Wesleyan Christian Academy during Session Four of the Nike EYBL on May 23, 2015 at Maple Grove Community Gym in Maple Grove, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images) /
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Jonathan Jeanne (middle) and Petr Cornelie  (right) of Le Mans celebrate victory during the Basketball men’s National Cup between Le Mans and Lyon Villeurbanne at AccorHotels Arena on May 1, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Nolwenn Le Gouic/Icon Sport) (Photo by Nolwenn Le Gouic/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
Jonathan Jeanne (middle) and Petr Cornelie  (right) of Le Mans celebrate victory during the Basketball men’s National Cup between Le Mans and Lyon Villeurbanne at AccorHotels Arena on May 1, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Nolwenn Le Gouic/Icon Sport) (Photo by Nolwenn Le Gouic/Icon Sport via Getty Images) /

16. Jonathan Jeanne, Le Mans

Position: Forward/Center
Age: 18 (7/3/1997)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 7’2″, 195 pounds, 7’6.5″
Slash Line: .400/.000/.000
Season Averages: 3.3 MPG, 1.0 PPG, 0.3 APG, 0.3 BPG

The second international prospect to appear in this 2017 NBA Mock Draft is Le Mans standout Jonathan Jeanne. Jeanne could’ve been a Top 25 pick in 2016, but opted to pull out of the annual selection process.

Though his draft stock is based primarily on raw potential, it’s very easy to fall in love with what Jeanne brings to the table.

Beginning with the physical profile, Jeanne stands at 7’2″ with an overwhelming wingspan that nearly reaches 7’7″. He’s very thin for his size, however, and the need to add significant mass is undeniable.

If Jeanne gets to an acceptable playing weight, then he could become one of the most dominant shot-blockers in the NBA.

Beyond his size and length, Jeanne is a fluid athlete with a lethal jump shot that includes 3-point range. He’s also very skilled down low, displaying mature footwork and an understanding of how to defeat an opponent with finesse.

Jeanne needs to add a significant amount of muscle to his frame, but he has Rudy Gobert’s size and length with superior offensive potential.

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