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UCLA Basketball: Six players that could be taken in the 2018 NBA Draft

By Mike Regalado

January 8, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Aaron Holiday (3) moves to the basket ahead of Stanford Cardinal forward Cameron Walker (21) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 8, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Aaron Holiday (3) moves to the basket ahead of Stanford Cardinal forward Cameron Walker (21) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jalen Hill – Freshman – Center

Hill is a definitive shot blocker. Not only is he good at seeking out and destroying opponents around the rim, he actually likes doing it and has said to favor playing defense.

Hill loves getting into the mix in the paint and will challenge anyone that comes into his area (and beware, it is his area).

If he was to be compared to any Bruin from last season, it would be Ike Anigbogu. Though he is lankier than Anigbogu, Hill has more offensive skills.

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Similar to his future teammate Riley, Hill is very active around the rim  and will put up several highlight dunks. After one year in college, if he looks to have then potnetial that Ike has, then Hill couldn’t defiently make a case for being selected in the 2017 NBA Draft.