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Koloko's rookie season was nothing to write home about, averaging just 3.1 points and 2.9 rebounds in 13.8 minutes per game. Despite having youth on his side, Koloko is unlikely to see a larger role this season, playing behind Jakob Poeltl, Precious Achiuwa and Chris Boucher. He does have some defensive upside, something he demonstrated sporadically during his rookie campaign, highlighted by a career-high six blocks during a victory in Chicago. While he isn't worth drafting, managers might want to keep an eye on his role, just in case he somehow carves out upwards of 18 minutes per night.
In a year the Raptors sported only one draft pick, the club used it to take Koloko with the 33rd overall selection. The 7-footer made his presence known on the defensive end of the floor during Summer League action, compiling 2.2 blocks and 1.8 steals per contest. He added 7.8 points, plus 4.2 boards and 1.1 assists, but he converted just 36.6 percent from the field. That's especially surprising, considering he knocked down 40 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc. Koloko's struggles shooting is a small enough sample size that it can likely be dismissed, given his 63.5 conversion rate from the field at Arizona in 2021-22. However, his 4.0 fouls over 22.1 minutes per game may suggest he will have trouble with some aspects of defending at the next level. Regardless of his possible future impact, the Raptors likely view Koloko as a project. Therefore, from a fantasy perspective, potential managers should primarily roster him in only dynasty or deep keeper formats.