Ismael Kamagate

Draft Notes

Kamagate is an athletic center with a clear NBA level frame who shows flashes of ability. He’s a rim-running and shot blocking big with great tools to work with.

Has a lot of bounce off the floor and elevates quickly. Can finish above the rim and over defenders.

Has the makings of a mid range jumper. Shoots kind of a knuckle-ball and doesn’t have a smooth release but can hit shots from mid range. Doesn’t project as a floor spacer.

Changes ends really well and makes himself available for lobs and gets in position for put-backs.

Is a strong defender who has upside as a defensive anchor/rim protector.

Will take some time to develop but could pay off in the long run for a team willing to be patient.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

late first to mid second round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

2022 Center Rankings

1. Chet Holmgren – 7-0 – Gonzaga
2. Jalen Duren – 6-10 – Memphis
3. Mark Williams – 7-0 – Duke
4. Christian Koloko – 7-1 – Arizona (Cameroon)
5. Walker Kessler – 6-11 – Auburn 
6. Kenneth Lofton Jr. – 6-7 – LA Tech
7. Ismael Kamagate – 6-11 – France
8. Jaylin Williams – 6-10 – Arkansas
9. Khalifa Diop – 6-11 – Senegal 
10. Ibou Dianko Badji – 7-1 – Senegal
11. Kofi Cockburn – 7-0 – Illinois (Jamaica)
12. Orlando Robinson – 7-0 – Fresno State
13. Trevion Williams – 6-10 – Purdue
14. Yannick Nzosa – 6-11 – DR Congo
15. Kai Sotto – 7-2 – Philippines
16. David McCormack – 6-10 – Kansas