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

The Indiana Pacers selected UCLA centerIke Anigboguwith 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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