NBA Draft Profile: Blazers F Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

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As part of our coverage leading up to the 2015 NBA Draft we will provide profiles of more than 60 prospects, including video interviews with each player, what they're saying leading up to draft day as well as their potential fit on the Bulls.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, F, Arizona

6'7" | 211 lbs. | 20 years old

2014-15 stats:

11.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 0.8 blocks, 28.7 minutes

Selection:

First round, 23rd overall by the Portland Trail Blazers

Quotable:

"Immediately I know I can come in and play defense. If coach needs me to stop I know I can defend a team’s best player, a team’s second best player, and so on. As far as that I can bring that impact, I can bring energy, I can bring excitement to people’s lives. Players often play more comfortable when they feel enthused or happy about things, and I know I can bring that to a team. I know I can find other teammates, I can push the ball and I can finish at the rim."

Analysis:

After dealing Nicolas Batum earlier in the week, the Blazers had a real need at small forward. Hollis-Jefferson will fill that defensive role they're now missing, as he's one of the best perimeter defenders in this class. A solid value pick.

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