Raptors draft: 3 switchable prospects Masai Ujiri will love

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 12: Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri sits with his son ahead of the NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and the Detroit Pistons at Scotiabank Arena on February 12, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) /

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 09: Brice Sensabaugh #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

1. Brice Sensabaugh, Ohio State

Sensabuagh could be the happy medium between Ujiri’s desire for switchability and the rest of the fanbase’s need for a scorer that can shoot from 3-point range. With some Anunoby-esque size and a package more akin to a guard, Sensabuagh is a very unique prospect for Toronto to get their hands on.

It is not unrealistic to say that Sensabuagh can go right into the NBA and instantly guard three different positions with the potential to add a fourth to his repertoire eventually. Nick Nurse may be gone, but Ujiri will likely hire a coach that will bring in multiple high-end defense-focused assistant coaches.

Brice Sensabaugh could fit the Toronto Raptors.

Even though Sensabaugh only played 24.5 minutes per game, he still averaged 16.3 points per game while making over 40% of his 3-pointers. The fact that Sensabagh, clearly the Buckeyes’ best offensive player, didn’t get any extra run last year, remains one of the most puzzling decisions in the Big Ten.

In Toronto, Sensabaugh could have a role as an ace Sixth Man before eventually moving into the starting lineup in his second season. If the Raptors have resigned themselves to eventually losing Anunoby, this is the time to find a replacement in a similar form via the draft.

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