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Picture a near 6-foot-8, long and rangy forward at the top of the press for teams that value length...

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Picture a near 6-foot-8, long and rangy forward at the top of the press for teams that value length and defense. That's [Jake] Layman. Now factor in that he's somewhat of a late-bloomer, isn't done growing, owns a jump shot and you've got not only a future ESPNU 100 player, but someone whose stock we're comfortable touting as very high. Layman is scratching the surface and hawks the ball as well, or better, than most stretch 4-men in his class.

Dave Telep on Jake Layman Well, that sounds good. Great, actually. Quite promising. Have to like that versatility, too - Telep calls him a 4, but most classify him as a SF. He's rising up my own wish list.