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NBA Draft: A breakdown of Blazers forward Caleb Swanigan

Ty Delbridge|
Mar 16, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Vermont Catamounts guard Trae Bell-Haynes (2) falls in attempt to pass the ball while Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Swanigan (50) defends during the second half of the game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 16, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Vermont Catamounts guard Trae Bell-Haynes (2) falls in attempt to pass the ball while Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Swanigan (50) defends during the second half of the game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
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With the 26th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, The Portland Trail Blazers selected Caleb Swanigan.

After taking Zach Collins with pick 10 in the draft, the Blazers shored up the forward spot with former Purdue big man Caleb Swanigan. Neil Olshey spoke on what makes Swanigan such an encouraging prospect moments after drafting him, and his glee was apparent.

But who is Swanigan, what does he do/not do well and how does he fit with Portland? Let’s break him down from the basics to his future fit:

The basics

  • Height: 6’9″
  • Weight: 247 pounds
  • Age: 20
  • Swanigan played forward/center for the Purdue Boilermakers in his two years at school
  • 2016-2017 stats: 18.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and three assists per game
  • 2016-17 shooting percentages: 54.8 FG%, 44.7 3PT%, 78 FT%
  • Combine measurements: 7’3″ wingspan, 9’0″ standing reach.
  • 2016-2017 Big Ten Player of the Year
  • Consensus First-team All American