If were looking for a long term project with a lot of potential, we should consider Semi Ojeleye, the 6'7" PF/SF from SMU. He's a player that you draft, and then stick in the G-League for at least a year. Athletically he has all the tools, including very good lateral quickness to be able to play the SF position. However his instincts and skill set don't measure up. Thus the year in the G-League. He was originally recruited by Duke, didn't get many minutes his freshman year, so he sat out a year and transferred to SMU.
SMU basically played him at PF where he averaged just under 19 pts a game while shooting 52.9% overall, and 42.4% from the three. Considering that he averaged 5 three point shots a game, that's a pretty reliable number. He also averaged just under 7 rebounds a game. All that sounds wonderful until you watch him play. Offensively and defensively he has a ton of improvement to do. He passes up open shots to drive into traffic and either throws up a wild shot off the wrong foot, or simply turns the ball over. He has no left hand at all, and his handles don't match his ambition.
Defensively he has everything necessary to be a good defender at the SF position, except what's between his ears. He either has poor instincts, or is used to relying on his athleticism. Either way, he has a lot of work to do on his fundamentals on both sides of the ball. I know I've painted a pretty ugly picture of him, but I'm concentrating on what he needs to improve on. Make no mistake, he's a long team project that is a couple of years away from being an NBA player. But if your looking for a diamond in the rough, he fits the bill. He already has an NBA body and Gerald Wallace like athleticism. Well, almost. Gerald could jump out of the building.