I agree that he isn't polished enough, but someone may throw money him and let him develop on the bench in the NBA
Not being polished enough insinuates that it's things like a lack of go to post moves or the development of a short jumper is what's keeping him from being an NBA player. Quite honestly, he needs way, way more than just polish. He currently doesn't not have anywhere close to the skill set to play at the next level.
Kofi strengths:
Height
Size
Areas to be addressed:
Doesn't finish strong
Throws the ball at the rim vs gathering and finishing
Brings the ball down and get stripped
No game outside 4 feet
Length really bothers him
Quickness bothers him
Guards around the ball bother him
In the NBA, your position is based on who you can guard. Can he guard a 5 in the NBA with how vulnerable he is away from the basket?
Kofi, against NW, was a bully, he dunked and finished like a boss, he was a complete game changer. It was his pure size and physical dominance that put him in a comfort zone.
The point here isn't to bash Kofi because as a freshman with what, four years of competitive basketball under his belt....he's been more than most, including BU, figured he would be.
Kofi has a ton of work to do to get to the point where he just needs some polish. I think that he's going to have to go the Azibuike route and possibly shed 20-25 pounds, just to bring more explosiveness to his game. From the second he touches the ball, he needs to be able to take one step, ball high and flush it. Right now, he fumbles around and has to gather himself.
Honestly, for the NBA to take a hard look, I think he needs AT MINIMUM, one more year, but most likely two....given the type of big he is.
That said, I don't think Ayo is close to ready, but that's a conversation to have in April.