NBA Draft 2012: Royce White and Big Men That Will Change an NBA Franchise

There have been several cases in NBA history where a team has drafted a big man that has changed the course of the team's future. This draft class will be no different.

Loaded with tons of talent—specifically big men—at least one team will find their prize for failing. In turn, they will go on to do great things with that player on their roster.

Here are some players to look for that fit the bill.

Anthony Davis, PF, Kentucky

At 6'10" and 220 pounds, Davis is one of the more athletic big men on this list.

Out of Kentucky, Davis has averaged 14.3 points and 10 rebounds per game to go along with over four blocks.

His defensive presence in the paint is unmatched and his offensive prowess just adds to the attractive player that Davis is quickly becoming. Being that he's only a freshman, there is a ton of upside for this young, up-and-coming star.

Moving forward, Davis has the tools to singlehandedly change a franchise and will most likely be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft.

Thomas Robinson, PF, Kansas

The same height as Davis, Robinson has 20 pounds on his fellow big man and the Kansas forward's size translates into a better NBA body than that of the Kentucky power forward.

Robinson is averaging 17.9 points and 11.8 rebounds to go along with almost two assists and one block per game.

Robinson is not only a great scoring big man and a tough paint presence; he has solid court vision and a good eye for the game. His experience as a junior will make him much more NBA-ready.

He could be a viable option for a franchise with less patience.

Andre Drummond, C, UConn

Having over 31 pounds on the potential No. 1 pick Davis, Drummond is also prepared for NBA competition with his size.

Drummond is averaging 10.2 points and 7.7 rebounds to along with almost three blocks per game. He has also been a beast inside for Jim Calhoun and the Huskies.

He'll need some work, though, and if all goes well, Drummond could be a dominant low-post figure for several years to come. There's no doubt that as he gets older, his offensive game will improve and that will make him a more complete player.

One thing's for certain: This man can bang on the boards with the best of them in the college game.

Royce White, PF, Iowa State

Although he wasn't well known before the NCAA tournament, White has seen his draft stock soar with a solid showing in the Big Dance.

In the first round against UConn, White scored 15 points and pulled in 13 rebounds. To help himself more, White flourished against the best team in the country, Kentucky. The Iowa State power forward scored 23 points and grabbed nine boards in the losing effort.

For the season, White is averaging 13.1 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game.

Those are very impressive numbers and White is the type of player that can fit any role on any given night and add some all-around consistency to a roster.

Stat-sheet stuffers like White are hard to find and offers great value to a franchise. Normally, when a guy like White comes along, team's don't let him go.

Jared Sullinger, C, Ohio State

After wisely choosing to stay in college and finish his sophomore year, Sullinger improved his game overall and has now become on of the best scoring big men in the country.

Sullinger averaged 17.6 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.

He is easily the best mix of scoring, defense and rebounding in the draft. That type of all-around game can be the centerpiece of a NBA franchise.

While Ohio State is battling for the national championship, Sullinger has a goal of improving his draft status to the No. 1 pick and winning it all will only help that cause.