After taking Zach Collins with pick 10 in the draft, the Blazers shored up the forward spot with former Purdue big man Caleb Swanigan. Neil Olshey spoke on what makes Swanigan such an encouraging prospect moments after drafting him, and his glee was apparent.
But who is Swanigan, what does he do/not do well and how does he fit with Portland? Let’s break him down from the basics to his future fit:
The basics
- Height: 6’9″
- Weight: 247 pounds
- Age: 20
- Swanigan played forward/center for the Purdue Boilermakers in his two years at school
- 2016-2017 stats: 18.