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#3 Nicolas Claxton (13.0 PPG, 8.6 RPG)
Claxton, a 6"11 center from Georgia, also had a great showing at the combine and may have brought his value up enough to be picked in the first round. A relatively unknown prospect, Claxton is an extremely solid center and can prove very valuable to teams that need size, such as the Bucks.
Claxton is an impressive rim-protector who impressed scouts and coaches with his defensive talent. He can also switch on the perimeter to guard smaller, quicker guards, which is extremely crucial in today's NBA. Claxton also showed that he can use his size to his advantage, showing off an array of post moves in the paint. He has a tremendous standing reach at 9'2 and is a strong player in transition.
With decent ball handling and passing for his position, his athleticism and length allow him to be a very viable transition option, especially in a system that pushes the ball quick. However, Claxton still needs to put on some weight and muscle to avoid getting bullied by stronger centers in the paint and needs to work on his offensive ability, especially his three-point game. Overall, his game looks a bit like Clint Capela's - a big that can push in transition, and protect the rim well.
