3 Reasons why UCF's Tacko Fall won't be drafted by an NBA team

Tacko Fall impressed during UCF's exit to Duke
Tacko Fall impressed during UCF's exit to Duke

#1 His draft projections are not promising

Most draft projections list Fall outside of the top 100
Most draft projections list Fall outside of the top 100

Fall's strengths and shortcomings are apparent, and NBA teams know exactly what they are getting if they choose to draft him. Nevertheless, it seems that teams around the league are more likely to be swayed by his limitations, as most draft projections have the 23-year-old well outside of the top 100.

Despite his impressive performance in combating the impact of Zion Williamson, serious doubts remain over Fall's ability to adapt to the NBA, and with the draft class improving with every passing year, it seems as though teams won't be willing to use a late second-round pick on the Senegalese center.

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Nevertheless, due to Fall standing at 7-foot-6 while possessing an 8-foot wingspan, it remains possible that a team will pick him up for the summer league, and he could still eventually find a route to the NBA.

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