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          Pacers pick at No. 47: Ike Anigbogu, UCLA center

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          UCLA center Ike Anigbogu is an excellent shot-blocker, physical in the paint and is a good athlete vertically. (0:32)

          • ESPN.com
          Jun 23, 2017, 03:51 AM

          The Indiana Pacers selected UCLA center Ike Anigbogu with the No. 47 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.

          Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 17: "He has a 7-6 wingspan. He's built like a tank and is an aggressive rebounder and shot-blocker." More (Insider)

          Kevin Pelton's stats and scouting ranking -- No. 17: "The youngest college prospect in the draft, Anigbogu won't turn 19 until just before opening night of the 2017-18 season." More (Insider)

          Scouting report -- positives:

          • Strong, athletic big man

          • Huge hands and a long wingspan

          • Excellent shot-blocker

          Scouting report -- negatives:

          • Still very raw offensively

          • Poor free throw shooter

          • Doesn't move great laterally

          Read the full scouting report (Insider)

          ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):

          • Chances he'll be an All-Star: 3.07 percent

          • Chances he'll be an NBA starter: 16.82 percent

          • Chances he'll be a role player: 18.48 percent

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