Utah Jazz: 5 options for pick No. 30 in 2017 NBA Draft

3. Tony Bradley, C, UNC

Tony Bradley’s stock is on the rise.

Falling to the 42nd pick (Jazz) in the first DraftExpress Mock Draft since opting in, Bradley has been steadily moving up the class. He was most recently listed as going 32nd to the Phoenix Suns but will be an option for the Jazz at No. 30.

At 6’10” with a 7’4″ wingspan, Bradley has the physical tools to compete in the NBA, and at just 19 years old, there is still some time for growth.

Originally thought to be remaining at UNC before opting into the 2018 NBA Draft, Bradley instead came out a year earlier than expected. With sights set on the first round, the Jazz might hold the key with ESPN’s Chad Ford having Bradley as high as 24th in his mock draft — another Jazz pick.

If he can start to reach his potential quickly and have an immediate impact in the NBA, Bradley could be a viable backup for Rudy Gobert, with DraftExpress describing him as:

"“Strong and mobile, he competes on both ends, he doesn’t play outside of himself, and he has nice touch on the interior. Bradley can finish with either hand on the interior, has a nice jump hook game for this level of his development, and really knows how to use his body against more athletic bigs.”"

Bradley might be a bit more of a risk than other players available at the tail-end of the first round. Serviceable bigs are a commodity in the NBA, and his fit for the Jazz appears perfect.

He looks like a risk worth taking.