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Syracuseโs William Kyle III is one of the best Big Man Prospects in this yearโs NBA Draft.
For the season Kyle averaged 8/7/1 along with 2.5 BPG and 1 SPG, while also shooting 66% from the field. Kyle also led all High Major players in Stocks per game with 3.5.
Standing at 6โ9 with a 7โ3 wingspan and a 44 inch vertical Kyle has the tools and frame you want from an elite defensive big in the NBA.
Kyleโs mix of elite athleticism, rim protection, defensive versatility, offensive rebounding, finishing, and motor is all of the traits teams are looking for in their rim running bigs in Kyle is one of the best in the class in all of those areas.
On the defensive end Kyle uses his length and athleticism to be a highly impactful rim protector who also doesnโt foul which is extremely rare. Heโs also versatile enough to play in a lot of different defensive systems and he's also versatile enough to switch onto smaller players. Kyle is also a high level help defender and uses his agility to make quick decision plays on the defensive end. Offensively heโs a very efficient rim runner whoโs a strong screen setter, lob threat, while also being able to push in transition. Heโs great at positioning himself for dunks where he finished with 59 this season. Kyle is also an efficient long dunking finisher where he shot 66% on layups. Kyle is also a solid passer for his archetype and has the ability to make plays in short roll situations. Kyle is one of 3 players since 2008 to have a BLK% of 9, a STL% of 2, make 50 dunks or more, while fouling under 3 times a game per 40, joining Brandon Clarke and Anthony Davis as the only other players.
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