Nets pick at No. 22: Jarrett Allen, Texas center

The Brooklyn Nets selected Texas forward Jarrett Allenwith the No. 22 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.

Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 20:"Long, athletic big man. Has a huge 7-5 wingspan. Runs the floor very well."More (Insider)

Kevin Pelton's stats and scouting ranking -- No. 25: "Allen has ideal physical tools to be a rim runner and rim protector in the NBA, but he wasn't particularly productive during his lone season at Texas." More (Insider)

Scouting report -- positives:

• Mobile, versatile big man


• Fluid athlete can run the floor


• Good rebounder and excellent blocker

Scouting report -- negatives:

• Needs to add strength and toughness


• Still a bit raw offensively

Read the full scouting report (Insider)

ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):

• Chances he'll be an All-Star:2.34 percent


• Chances he'll be a starter:15.14percent



• Chances he'll be a role player: 19.25percent

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