Some time ago, I predicted that Baylor PF Epke Udoh would be picked ahead of Kentucky PF Patrick Patterson in the 2010 NBA Draft.
Now, as of their May 6 update, nbadraft.net is projecting Patterson to go #8 to the Clippers with Udoh going #18 to Miami. I think that is nuts. Actually, in all honesty, I like Patterson... but he is a tweener who, in my opinion, doesn't have that one skill that will make him a useful NBA player. He actually reminds me of Ryan Humphrey, a 2002 first round pick who was essentially a bust (Humphrey was a better athlete, Patterson is probably slightly more skilled).
I can not say that I am entirely confident that Udoh will be in a rotation either. But at least he is an excellent shot-blocker and a surprisingly skilled passer and has better size than Patterson. So I'm here to say again... Udoh over Patterson.
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