HH Draft Profile: Tony Bradley

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Tony Bradley: UNC, Center

Height: 6’10″

Weight: 240 pounds

Age: 19

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Strengths

Size:

Bradley has great size at 6’10” with a 7’5″ wingspan. He is extremely active on the glass, especially the offensive glass, as well as on the defensive end. Bradley actually had more rebounds on the offensive end (98), than the defensive end (97). He is very involved around the rim, looking to create extra possessions. His size and length also makes him a rim protecting threat at the next level. He will be able to play both center and some power forward, while also being able to cover both positions.

Offensive Potential:

We only got a glimpse of Bradley’s offensive potential at North Carolina. Playing behind Kennedy Meeks and Isaiah Hicks, Bradley played under 15 minutes per game, averaging around seven points and five rebounds per game. He was very efficient when on the floor, shooting 57.3% from the field. He showed flashes of good footwork/post moves down low, and an ability to hit a 12-15 footer. He has been working very hard on his jumper recently in order to add that to his arsenal on a consistent basis. He has the tools and the talent to become a very good offensive player.

Mar 19, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Tony Bradley (5) grabs a rebound against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Moses Kingsley (33) during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Weaknesses

Raw:

Unfortunately, Bradley is still a very raw prospect. He stills need to improve and fine-tune his offensive skill set, which is not quite NBA ready. His post work in the paint still needs work, as does his ability to finish around the rim consistently. Refining and honing in on these areas will go a long way for him at the next level.

Experience:

By only playing under 15 minutes per game for his freshman season, Bradley did not get enough experience and preparation for the NBA. Will his frame be able to contend with the physicality of the NBA? That will be a big question for Bradley coming into the NBA, especially when dealing with the top-tier centers.

Overview

Bradley is one of the players that could have benefitted tremendously from returning back to college for his sophomore year. With the departures of both Meeks and Hicks, the center position was set up perfectly for Bradley to dominate in Chapel Hill. As a starter, he would have played double the minutes that he played his freshman year, which would have given him plenty of experience to improve his game on both ends of the floor. I think Bradley would have been in consideration for ACC POY next year, would have contended for another title at UNC, and would potentially be a lottery pick. With his decision to head off to the NBA, he is still very raw, despite his flashes of star potential. A team may take Bradley late in the first round, but I see him more as an early second rounder.