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Where will A. J. Hammons end up?

A.. J. Hammons has as much variance in his draft stock as any player in the draft. The senior could go anywhere from late first round to undrafted. He's proven himself on the college level, but off the court issues have raised a red flag amongst teams. He didn't participate in the combine. This could be read in two ways: he has assurance from one team that he's coveted or that he was worried about hurting his stock.

Hammons is a defensive anchor, with a soft touch at the rim, and a surprisingly skilled post-game. He's not quick enough to switch on screens and cover crafty guards, but he's an absolutely proven rim protector, capable of dropping on pick and rolls and preventing easy looks at the hoop.