Brooklyn Nets: 5 options for pick No. 27 in 2017 NBA Draft

Jan 21, 2017; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Edrice Bam Adebayo (3) shoots the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks guard Duane Notice (10) in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated South Carolina 85-69. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 23, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Edrice Bam Adebayo (3) shoots the ball against the Cleveland State Vikings in the first half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Bam Adebayo, C, Kentucky

In 38 games for Kentucky, the 19-year-old Edrice Adebayo (a.k.a., Bam Adebayo) averaged 13.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 30.1 minutes per game. He shot 59.9 percent from the field and 65.3 percent from the free throw line.

Both Michael Scott of Basketball Insiders and Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer love Adebayo at No. 27 for the Brooklyn Nets, while Draft Express has him going at No. 24 to the Utah Jazz.

Adebayo posted a 7’2″ wingspan and 38.5″ max vertical leap at the NBA Draft Combine, showing off the athleticism that helped earn him the reputation as a high-energy player. Under the right tutelage, he has the potential to develop into a versatile, respectable center able to protect the rim, defend the pick-and-roll, clean up the glass and score when necessary.

The Nets could very much use an athletic big man like Adebayo to add depth behind centers Brook Lopez and Justin Hamilton.

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