Wisconsin center Frank Kaminsky doesn't fit the mold of most NBA draft lottery prospects.
He's not an explosive athlete, and there isn't anything electrifying about his playing style. He's a senior who turns 22 in April, so he'll be 23 years old before his rookie year is up. And he comes from a program that is not known for sending players to the Association (just six since 2000).
So why is he widely considered a lotto pick, perhaps even a top-10 selection?
Because Frank "the Tank" is that good.
Even though he's a 7-footer, there aren't many skills he can't tackle. Kaminsky's footwork, outside shooting touch, passing awareness and defensive instincts make him as unique a prospect as you'll find in college.
He wasn't always a can't-miss kid, however. Marquee programs didn't flock to recruit him at Benet Academy in Lisle, Illinois, and he spent nearly all of his freshman and sophomore campaigns at Wisconsin paying his dues on the bench.
Things are much different now. During the Badgers' NCAA tourney opener against Coastal Carolina, he delivered his latest masterpiece in a ...
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