How NBA Draft analysts graded the Jett Howard and Kobe Bufkin picks

Another NBA draft has come and gone, and the Michigan Wolverines boasted two top-15 selections on Thursday night. Amongst the league’s draft analysts, however, one Wolverine seems to have been a clearer favorite than the other.

Here’s how five of the league’s top draft analysts graded out the Michigan selections:

SB Nation - Ricky O’Donnell

Jett Howard to Orlando Magic - B+

This one was a little bit of a surprise, but I really like it for Orlando. The Magic needed a shooter. Most assumed Kansas’ Gradey Dick would have been the pick here, but Howard is almost as good with his jumper while still being a superior shot creator off the dribble. The issue with Howard is he isn’t a great athlete and…