Why he’s a fit at Illinois
The big men on the roster come 2017-18 have their strengths. Leron Black is a rebounder. Michael Finke is a shooter. John, with a 7-foot-3 wingspan, can be what the Illini sorely need — a rim protector.
2016 NBA draft comparison
John doesn’t have quite the quickness of either Cheick Diallo or Pascal Siakam, but he can finish on the block and has the same crazy wingspan and ability to swat shots with impunity.
Who’s got it right?
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