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Toronto Signs North Carolina Center Kennedy Meeks

It was announced today that North Carolina center Kennedy Meeks who like Isiah Hicks did not get drafted has gotten signed by the Toronto Raptors. "according to http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19690429/toronto-raptors-sign-kennedy-meeks-north-carolina-tar-heels-center

Scouting report -- positives:

  • Intelligent big man

  • Has great strength, can carve out space in the paint

  • Skilled post player

Scouting report -- negatives:

  • Conditioning is a major issue

  • Not an elite athlete

  • Undersized for his position

Read the full scouting report (Insider)

ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):

  • Chances he'll be an All-Star: 0.06 percent

  • Chances he'll be an NBA starter: 1.31 percent

  • Chances he'll be a role player: 4.46 percent