NBA Draft prospects for the Miami Heat to watch in Kentucky vs North Carolina

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Dec 21, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Tony Bradley (5) looks to pass as Northern Iowa Panthers center Ted Friedman (3) defends during the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Tony Bradley

We took a look at Kentucky’s center, now let’s check out North Carolina’s. At 6-foot-10 with a huge 7-foot-4 wingspan, Tony Bradley is bigger than Adebayo, but he’s not as efficient around the rim, and not nearly as explosive. At 19 years old, he’s a project, for sure. One who may not see a ton of playing time his first few years in the NBA and might need some seasoning in the D-League.

Bradley’s best-case scenario is that he’s able to leverage his shooting touch and develop a mid-range game, while learning to use his body better when protecting the rim. He’s very raw in both of those aspects right now.

Draft Express currently has Bradley as a late second-round pick, so this isn’t someone the Heat would be selecting in the first round. Miami doesn’t have a second-round pick this year, but if they’re able to acquire one, Bradley could be an option. Or if he’s not drafted, perhaps someone who could warrant a training camp or summer league tryout.

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