SportsLine's Analysis For a guy with such size, he's got all sorts of explosion, agility and even ballhandling skills. Sounds like Kevin Garnett, no? Well ... no. But he's pretty good. Could be a 12-and-8 pro some day. - Gregg Doyel

Armstrong doesn't need the basketball, which is good, considering he's not likely to get it given the presence of the Wizards' "Big Three." What he can offer is defense, particularly by altering shots, as well as rebounding. He needs to become a better finisher. - Tony Mejia

Scouting Report Given extensive playing time for the firstt ime in his career, Armstrong averaged 9.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.1 blocks while playing 27.7 minutes per game. Armstrong clearly progressed nicely after not averaging more than 12.4 minutes in any of his first three seasons, but there is still a raw element to his game. However, big men with long arms who can run the floor and block shots will always make scouts look up from their notebooks. An athletic player, Armstrong is an explosive leaper who relishes rim-rocking slam dunks. He always hustles and plays with an enthusiasm that far too many big men seem to lack. Although he has good hands and catches the ball well, he averaged 2.3 turnovers his senior season. The rawest part of his game is on the offensive end, and he does not have any signature moves. Last season, he showed signs of developing a jump shot in the lane. But it seems in the NBA, at least in the beginning of his career, most of his baskets will come on hustle plays. Even though Armstrong is an excellent shot blocker, he has to work on staying grounded on pump fakes to stay out of foul trouble. Armstrong has shown he has solid rebounding skills. He had six games last season with 10 or more rebounds. With most of his baskets coming on the inside, Armstrong shot 61 percent last season. He also has promise as a foul shooter for a big man, shooting 69 percent his senior season. Against Quinnipiac last December, Armstrong scored a career-high 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting. Due to the lack of quality big men in the draft, Armstrong will likely be a late first- or early second-round pick. He has a lot to learn because of his inexperience, but he has some upside because of his athleticism and willingness to rebound and block shots. His mental toughness and confidence can be shaken easily, but as he plays more that should improve. (AP) Stats