I don't think he's the runaway #1 pick or anything, but he's being seriously underrated in here. As I've said previously, he wasn't the #1 ranked recruit by accident. Did anyone catch the 2019 Hoop Summit, where he took co-MVP with 6 blocks in 23 minutes? Obviously there's a shortage of data because he only played 3 college games, but I don't see anything in his profile that would make me doubt his shot blocking potential. This is in contrast to Ayton, who was a notoriously disinterested rim protector in high school and college.
Of course, I'll be the first to say that *outside* of the paint he really struggles (on both ends of the court). But in the paint, his combination of size, athleticism, and timing is pretty elite.
Of course, I'll be the first to say that *outside* of the paint he really struggles (on both ends of the court). But in the paint, his combination of size, athleticism, and timing is pretty elite.