Ht/Wt: 7' 1" / 240 lbs
Position: C
Team: Memphis
Class: Freshman

2020 Draft Profile - James Wiseman

Jeremy Woo - Sept. 16th: "As a seven-footer with plus physical tools, an ideal frame, and room for growth in the skill department, Wiseman checks some key boxes that still matter in the NBA, despite the fact all but the best centers have been somewhat devalued."

Gary Parrish - CBS Sports - July 6th: "But his natural ability is so overwhelming that he won't slip too far in a draft devoid of high-end talent. Obviously, this is the worst time in the history of professional basketball to be a center and only a center because the position has never been less valued."

NBA Draft Room - July 6th: "James Wiseman has been at the top of our 2020 draft board for two years and he still projects as a likely top 3 pick and possible no.1 overall player. The final decision could come down to team need."

HashTag Basketball - July 1st: "His length and athleticism make him a strong rebounder, but he can struggle with physical opponents due to his slender frame. This results in struggling to establish position in the post. He does a great job of negating this by running in transition like a guard."

USA Today - June 25th: "Had he not had his career with the Tigers cut short, Wiseman would have been a national player of the year finalist, averaging around 20 points and 10 rebounds for a then-top 15 team. The athletic big man left the team in December halfway through an NCAA suspension."

Jeremy Woo - SI - May 6th: "The dwindling value of centers in today’s NBA also raises important questions about how high Wiseman should actually be drafted, relative to what contractual slot value will pay him. But 7-footers with his body type and measurables are few and far between, and his sheer size makes him a deterrent around the basket and should make him an impactful rebounder and finisher right away."

Jeff Goodman - Stadium - May 6th: "He only played a few games before being suspended and ultimately leaving college, but that was plenty for the NBA GMs to see his combination of size, agility and athleticism. He’s still a work in progress on the offensive end"

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