The size and athleticism that the former five-star forward recruit and 2019 Memphis signee Precious Achiuwa has insane NBA potential. This 6-foot-9 and 215 pound Montverde Academy needs to really improve his shot and creating ability from beyond 15-feet from the rim.
Both Whitney and Achiuwa have a very high ceiling, but also have a long way to go before they are even starting-caliber players in the NBA. The good and obvious news for them is the fact that they have at least one year of college basketball in front of them under prominent head coaches to develop their game.
In this 2020 NBA Mock Draft, Achiuwa helps fill a positional need and give a player with more star potential to the Sacramento Kings near the back end of the lottery. He has the profile of an NBA-caliber starter and has the length and defensive prowess to be that two-way wing that so many teams desire now.
The Kings also get the next piece here that can slot in alongside possible future stars like guard De’Aaron Fox and big man Marvin Bagley. Down the stretch this past regular season, the Kings were one of the most exciting and fast paced teams to watch in the Western Conference. Achiuwa could add more excitement to the mix.