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Breaking down the draft: Who will get a GM fired?

Iowa State University's White fights to get his shot off under pressure from University of Connecticut's Drummond during their NCAA basketball game in Louisville

Iowa State University’s Royce White (R) fights to get his shot off under pressure from University of Connecticut’s Andre Drummond during their NCAA basketball game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky March 15, 2012. REUTERS/ John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

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Over the next couple of days, each of our writers here at College Basketball Talk will weigh on certain topics and prospects. Yesterday’s question? Most like to make the All-Star team without getting picked in the lottery? Today’s question? Who is the most likely to get a GM fired:

Eric Angevine: Hate to say it, because I loved watching him in college, but John Henson is a total cipher in terms of pro potential. And yet, he’s looking likely to be picked pretty high. If he ends up with a coach who can’t develop the parts of his game that are lacking, or isn’t creative enough to find a use for his Gumby-like frame, it’ll be a debacle. The GM who chooses Henson has to know what he’s going to do with him from day one, know when to have patience and when to push… it’s not a task I’d envy with that much dough on the line.

Raphielle Johnson: Andre Drummond. He’s an exceptional athlete; there’s no denying that. But in regards to the skill set when it comes to a solid post move (and counter) to begin with I’ve got my doubts. Hate to put this type of label on a young man, but Drummond could end up being the answer to this question.

Daniel Martin: Andre Drummond. Perry Jones name often surfaced in this discussion during the season, but now that his stock has slipped toward the latter end of the lottery, he is turning into a solid risk. Drummond, on the other hand, has tremendous upside because of his athletic ability, but the question will be if he consistently applies himself at the professional level. It’s not a matter of character for Drummond, as he isn’t a team disturbance, but it will be whether he finds the key to unlock his potential.

Mike Miller: Andre Drummond. Normally I’d say Perry Jones III. But it seems his draft stock will properly represent his future league impact. Drummond, on the other hand, will tantalize teams for years with his physical gifts. Even if one team gives up on him, another will bite. And another. And so on. Heck, he could get three or four GMs fired.

Rob Dauster: There were two obvious answers to this question: Andre Drummond and Perry Jones III. Seeing as Drummond has been thoroughly discussed, I’ll take PJ III. His stock has fallen precipitously since he was projected as a top five pick in last year’s draft. That’s something that will happen when you get labeled as soft and passive and inconsistent. PJ III has the physical ability and the potential to be the best player on the floor just about every time he steps onto the court. If he falls to 18th or 20th (which isn’t out of the question) and he lives up to his potential, I can’t imagine that many owners will be happy about passing on him.