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Draft Profile: Scottie Barnes (or, Okoro v2.0?)

Hello CtB!!!

It’s that time of year, so with only 30 days until the draft let’s dive right into the prospects the Cavs will be looking at, starting with the intriguing point forward from Florida State, Scottie Barnes.

The Pros for Scottie Barnes

The first thing that stands out about Barnes without question is his length and size (6′ 7″ without shoes, 7′ 3″ wingspan, 225 pounds). If you could design the ideal modern NBA player, they would look like Barnes. With that kind of length, strength, and athleticism, Barnes has the ultimate defensive versatility, locking down the perimeter and the paint.