Now, Almansa isn't as young (19) or as big (6'10"), but he also isn't as raw. He has intriguing ball skills as both a high-post playmaker and a face-up attacker, and he shows soft touch on in-between shots like hooks and floaters. His motor runs high on the glass and the defensive end, too.

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After Cooper Flagg, the draft could get interesting. Here's how ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo see it playing out.