This is not your usual draft grades. Why? Because the baseline is the expectation. Meaning, the team who drafted the expected guy will get a grade of C. It doesn't mean that they did not do well. It only means that they simply agreed with the consensus.
#1 Christian Standhardinger - San Miguel
Grade: C
He is the biggest player in the draft and the most impactful one. If you want to compete, he should be your guy.
#2 Kiefer Ravena - NLEX
Grade: C
With the right system, Kiefer could end up as a much better player than Standhardinger. His unexpected athleticism pumped his athleticism to an MVP level.
#3 Raymar Jose - Blackwater
Grade: B
With high-usage players in Allein Maliksi and Mike DiGregorio, getting a bigman was a wise decision. Unfortunately, Jose is undersize and not skilled enough to warrant an A.
#4 Jason Perkins - Phoenix
Grade: C
The decision to get Perkins over Teng got them a C. Why? They got a player who fits with the team, very well. A player who can pass, go to the post, defend bigs, shoot and defend wings is very valuable. But, Perkins may not reach a high level of that type.
#5 Jeron Teng - Alaska
Grade: C
If Alaska did not grab Teng, no one will forgive them. I cannot wait for the Teng-Abueva fastbreak.
#6 Robbie Herndon - Star
Grade: C
In my eyes, Herndon is a high level prospect. I just don't think Star is the best fit for him. Unless another trade happens, I do not expect the backcourt and wing players of Star will all be happy with their usage rate in the middle of the Philippine Cup.
#7 Rey Nambatac - Rain or Shine
Grade: D
The familiarity of Coach Caloy with Nambatac is a good thing. Other than that, I just don't think grabbing another guard in a loaded rotation is right. It is not as if their guards are aging already.
#8 Sidney Onwubere - Phoenix
Grade: A
Phoenix needs a legit defensive stopper. They got, arguably, the best stopper in this class! Other than that, they also drafted my #1 sleeper. The guy that could have a better career than Ravena or Standhardinger.
#9 Lervin Flores - Globalport
Grade: B
Big rookies with above average potential is a luxury. Globalport was savant enough to recognize that and now they have a high-leaper who can be a lob target for their dynamic backcourt.
#10 Mark Tallo - TNT
Grade: B
He is your regular heady, steady and fearless point guard. TNT is already at the max in terms of fil-foreigners so drafting a guard who is a good learner is not that bad.
#11 Jonjon Gabriel - TNT
Grade: A
You know what is a gem in the PBA? A bigman with long arms that can protect the rim and can shoot from the outside. That is Gabriel. A nice try for TNT with the #11 pick.
#12 Jett Manuel - Ginebra
Grade: A
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