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Athleticism: 5/10 Positional Size: 4/5 Defense: 5/10 Strength: 2/5 Quickness: 5/10 Creation: 2/5 Jumpshot: 6/10 Finishing: 3/5 NBA Ready: 2/5 Ball Handling: 3/10 Passing: 5/10 Intangibles: 4/5 Potential: 6/10

Total: 52/100 = Mid Second Role: Developmental Stretch Forward Upside Player Comp: Ersan Ilyasova Downside Player Comp: Euro League

My take: From a family of elite athletes he comes with great pedigree. His NBA success depends on his jumper and ability to defend in space. He measured well at 6'11 without shoes giving him ability to play the 4 or 5. He has good feel for the game and workable mechanics on his jumper. He finishes well and if the jumper progresses he can carve out a role.

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Michael Ruzic remains out with a thumb injury, a tough blow for the 18-year-old who wasn't getting any more minutes than he got last year with Joventut.

He did have a pair of double-digit scoring efforts midway through October. He earned a spot on preseason watch lists, particularly after an outstanding Adidas Eurocamp performance that illuminated his growing perimeter skill set.

Joventut’s Michael Ružić’s official measurements from the NBA Draft Combine:

6’11” barefoot, 221.4 lbs with a 7’0 ¾" wingspan and 9’0” standing reach

Complete upside pick that could a number of different directions he’s still young in his development and might be better off a draft and stash or the G League.

Ceiling: Mo Wagner

Floor: Dario Saric