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Chicago Bulls NBA Draft 2017: Sleepers Chicago should consider

By Dan Schmelzer

Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Jordan Bell (1) blocks the shot of North Carolina Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks (3) during the first half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Jordan Bell (1) blocks the shot of North Carolina Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks (3) during the first half in the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tony Bradley
Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs center Przemek Karnowski (24) is defended by North Carolina Tar Heels forward Tony Bradley (5) in the first half in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Tony Bradley, C, North Carolina

Age: 19
Height: 6-foot-11
Weight: 249 pounds
Wingspan: 7-foot-5
2016/17 Stats (per game): 6.9 points and 5.1 rebounds

Tony Bradley was not able to make a huge impact in his only season at North Carolina. Playing in a reserve role behind veterans Kennedy Meeks and Isaiah Hicks on a National Championship team, Bradley only saw 14.5 minutes per game off of the bench. He was expected to return to North Carolina next season but surprisingly decided to opt for the draft instead.

Bradley is not an elite athlete inside but his combination of size and length and more than make up for it. The former Tar Heel has a massive wingspan and enough quickness to hold his own against some perimeter players. Bradley is not going to be able to switch onto everyone at the next level, but his length gives him a chance against most players.

At the moment, Bradley’s best skill is his rebounding. He is a fantastic natural rebounder who simply has a nose for the ball. He boxes out his opponents extremely well and does a great job of using his length to his advantage on the boards. Bradley is a weapon on both the offensive and defensive glass.

His lack of athleticism does hurt on the offensive end at times. That being said, Bradley has a smooth offensive game that will translate to the next level. He shoots well for a big man and has a soft touch around the rim. There are reasons to believe in his offensive upside.

Bradley is pretty unproven but it is easy to see how fits in the modern NBA game. No matter what, his size makes him a weapon, making him a strong choice for the Bulls if he is available at number 38.

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