Draft Profile: Marquese Chriss

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Marquese Chriss

Strengths: Okay scoring around the basket. Some stock potential, maybe 1/1. Solid post defense. Pretty good rebounder. Good strength.

Weaknesses: Will take outside shots, but probably needs work to be consistent. Handles need work.

Scout's Take: Some mocks have Chriss going in the top five based on his potential alone. He's got almost every tool you can ask for, but also hasn't played much high-school level before coming on late at Washington. He almost definitely doesn't know how good he can be. We've seen guys with similar profiles and better pedigrees float in and out of the league. As a stretchy, bouncy, scoring four-man, Chriss will be a sexy pick, but he'll have a greater learning curve than most.

Ratings: Marquese Chriss PF 6'9'' 240 19 C+ C+ C- B- B- A

Stipulations: None.

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The ceiling appears quite high for Chriss, who looks like a legit stretch big man with bounce and upside as a shooter