Meyers Leonard has impressed during pre-draft workouts, and two front office executives believe he has more long-term potential than Tyler Zeller.

"No question about it," one executive said, speaking under condition of anonymity. "Zeller is better now because he's got more experience, having gone through four seasons at UNC. That makes a difference now. But Leonard is the better athlete and will ultimately be the better professional."

In his only year as a starter, the 7-foot-1 Leonard averaged 13.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.9 blocked shots, earning honorable mention all-Big Ten.