Dragan Bender, the latest Croatian Sensation, has all the raw tools and talent you could ask for in a prospect. The question is, does it all add up to an NBA player?
Dragan Bender is a bit of a polarizing draft prospect these days. Scouts have been high on the 18 year old big man from Croatia since he showed up to last year's adidas Eurocamp and measured in at 7 foot, 215 pounds. Bender flashed interesting skills at that event, showing range, ranginess and a surprising court vision for a player his size. As a 17 year old, this was quite impressive.