In Episode 1409, Sean Woodley goes solo discuss Michigan combo guard prospect Kobe Bufkin and why he might be the ideal fit for the Toronto Raptors with the 13th-overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Off the top, Sean digs into Bufkin’s strong sophomore season at Michigan in which he rose up boards and finished the year as arguably the best player on the Wolverines, and why his combination of guard play and shooting represents the most well-rounded game of any of the many players with those skillsets who could be availabe in the Raptors range. Plus, his lack of glaring weaknesses piques Sean’s interest, big time. Next, Sean digs into what Bufkin does well (at-rim scoring, off-ball movement, defensive effort and screen-evasion) as well as the areas in which he needs to grow (strength, defensive gambling, shot selection). Lastly, Sean looks at whether or not Bufkin is likely to be there for the Raptors at 13, with the Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks and Orlando Magic all candidates to draft a player of his archetype in with picks 9 through 11, and whether he’s the type of prospect worth spending capital to trade up for on Draft night.
Tomorrow’s profile: Kentucky guard Cason Wallace!
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Sources for today’s episode include:
Rafael Barlowe’s NBA Big Board: https://www.nbabigboard.com/
MavsDraft: http://mavsdraft.com/
The Ringer NBA Draft Guide: https://nbadraft.theringer.com/
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4 Comments
Where does Kobe Bufkin rank for you among potential Raptors picks at 13?
Yes and he’s very good
assuming Cason Wallace not there, i am still on the KG jam. Only take on Keyonte is why didn't he do combine measurement??? short wing span or small hands like Kwame Brown???!!! if none of those are issues Keyonte first Bufkin or Jalen Hood second. Bufkin is safe since they have 2 year of college data and bulkin still young. But i don't like safe, go on upside
BIG YES