Why he’s a fit at Illinois
The Class of 2017 prospect would arrive at Illinois much like Kipper Nichols did — ready, physically, for the rigors of college basketball and the Big Ten in particular. Gray’s ability to play the 3 and 4 wouldn’t hurt, either.
2016 NBA draft comparison
There’s a lot of Taurean Prince (Atlanta Hawks) in Gray — same body type, ability to play both forward positions — but the 6-foot-8, 235-pound Gray is also capable with the ball in his hands playing as a point forward.
Who’s got it right?