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Indiana Pacers: 2017 NBA Draft grades

By Evan Massey

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; T.J. Leaf (UCLA) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number eighteen overall pick to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; T.J. Leaf (UCLA) is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number eighteen overall pick to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 23, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Ike Anigbogu (13) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Wells-Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Ike Anigbogu (13) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Wells-Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 47 – Ike Anigbogu

One of the most intriguing picks of the entire draft was the Pacers selecting Ike Anigbogu with the No. 47 overall pick. Anigbogu fell in the draft due to health concerns surrounding his knee, but he has been adamant that he is fine and will be able to produce at the NBA level.

Anigbogu did not get consistent playing time at UCLA last season, but ended the year with averages of 4.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in just 13 minute per contest.

If Anigbogu is able to get back to full health, the Pacers are getting an athletic freak who is capable of becoming an elite rim protector. Coming off the bench behind Turner, Anigbogu would be a big help to a bench defense that was downright pitiful last season.

At just 18 years of age, Anigbogu has plenty of time to get things figured out. He is a very raw talent, but the Pacers believe that they can develop him into an impact player in the future. Anigbogu likely won’t have a role this season, but a couple years down the round he could end up being a steal.

Grade: B

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