Rockets pick Chinanu Onuaku, Louisville center, at No. 37 overall

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Friday, June 24, 2016

The Houston Rockets selected Louisville center Chinanu Onuaku with the No. 7 pick in the second round (No. 37 overall) of the 2016 NBA draft on Thursday night.

Player profile:

  • Age: 19 (sophomore)
  • Height/weight: 6-foot-10, 245 pounds
  • 2015-16 stats: 9.9 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.0 BPG

Chad Ford's Top 100 ranking -- No. 35: "Onuaku might not be the most polished prospect in the draft, but he's got an awesome NBA body and plays physically. He rebounds, alters shots and is still just 19 years old." More (Insider)

Kevin Pelton's stats and scouting ranking -- Not ranked: More (Insider)

Scouting report -- positives:

  • Good, strong NBA body
  • Excellent rebounder and shot-blocker

Scouting report -- negatives:

  • Very raw offensively

Read the full scouting report (Insider)

ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):

  • Chances he'll be an All-Star: 5 percent
  • Chances he'll be a starter: 20 percent
  • Chances he'll be a bench player: 43 percent
  • Chances he'll be a bust: 31 percent

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