Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report has the Portland Trail Blazers selecting Asa Newell with the 11th pick in the NBA Draft in his latest mock. The Georgia big has demonstrated a strong motor, nice touch from all distances, and good defensive quickness. He improved as his freshman season went on in the competitive SEC and shows signs that he could play forward, possibly small-ball center in the NBA.
Wasserman writes:
Workouts will give Asa Newell a chance to further sell teams on his shooting, which could unlock a coveted archetype and higher level of upside.