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NBA Draft 2016: BTBP Big Board 1.0

By Adam McGee

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the full first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 10, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes forward Jakob Poeltl (42) drives to the basket during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Utah won 90-82. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes forward Jakob Poeltl (42) drives to the basket during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Utah won 90-82. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Jakob Poeltl – Center (Utah)

Words by Adam McGee

Poeltl’s 2015-16 season: 17.9 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 1.8 APG, 0.5 SPG, 1.4 BPG, 66.3% FG

Poeltl’s was a name that featured in the first round of many Big Boards and Mock Drafts last season before he chose to return with the Utah Utes for another season. With another year’s experience and maturity at his back that may prove to have been a really wise decision.

The Austrian native has excellent size to compete as an NBA big man, and his defensive instincts could potentially make him a cornerstone style player for whichever team does select him, even if he isn’t going to be the most glamorous performer on the board.

Poeltl isn’t going to transform a team’s offense with a varied collection of spin moves down low, nor is he going to stretch out the floor with any real range. What he can offer is a strong, traditional inside presence on offense.

At 20 years old, there’s no guarantee that Poeltl hasn’t got higher gears to his game that he has yet to unlock, but even in his current shape there should be more than enough for teams looking to build a strong long-term foundation.

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