Every time I watch Bufkin, I can't help but think that Howard just looks he has a real strong place in the NBA with his offensive skillset/size. So I'm more intrigued than I had been earlier from just reading stuff about him. (Still not sure I'd take him as high as 16).
As for Bufkin, I like him a lot. He always seems to be doing the right things on the court, and I'm impressed with his rim finishing and defense. But I'm not sure I see him as anything more than a low-level starter or high-level bench player (not that that would be a bad outcome at 16). And then there's this weird psychological hangup I have with him. Between his college, his frame, and his just how his face looks, I just can't avoid thinking about Jordan Poole.