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Onyenso

Onyenso made some nice plays, but his overall impact on the box score was limited. There is a lot to like from Onyenso in fantasy hoops, but his summer league debut was disappointing. He’ll get more opportunities this summer to showcase what he can do.

Onyenso, a 6-foot-11 center who spent two seasons at Kentucky and one at Kansas State before joining the Virginia program, is arguably the best rim protector in this draft class. Last season, he averaged an ACC-best 2.9 blocks in just 18.6 minutes per game. While the offensive repertoire is very limited, Onyenso’s ability to block shots is what made him stand out among projected second-round picks. Selected by the Rockets, the 6-foot-11 center’s draft rights were traded twice: first to New York, then to Detroit. With the Pistons moving on from Isaiah Stewart, Onyenso will likely slot in as the third center, with Paul Reed moving into the backup role.