NBA Draft: A breakdown of Blazers forward Caleb Swanigan

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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MILWAUKEE, WI – MARCH 18: Caleb Swanigan
MILWAUKEE, WI – MARCH 18: Caleb Swanigan

Weaknesses

Swanigan is not the fastest or quickest, and gets exposed when defending guards on pick and rolls.

He is an average leaper, but he may have a hard time against athletic big men. This lesser leaping leads to missed opportunities at the rim, whether that be missing the net or getting stuffed. 

The forward plays hard all game and often would be drained come the 4th quarter. His conditioning leaves something to be desired, but the Blazers will invest themselves in his body like they have with Jusuf Nurkić.

He is an average ball handler for a big man, sometimes out of control with it. This leads to turnovers when he faces an engaged defender or forces the issue.

Here is a weakness breakdown from DraftExpress: