Harrison Barnes, Tyler Zeller among safest bets in NBA Draft

Posted May 18, 2012
Here are the Safe Bets: Harrison Barnes, UNC, small forward: No one is predicting the next coming of Kevin Durant, but Barnes is seen by most as a high-level scorer whose skills should translate at the next level. Tyler Zeller, UNC, center: The ACC Player of the Year is closer to solid than he is spectacular, but the well-rounded offensive game, smarts and consistency could make him a lottery pick. (Sports Illustrated)

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