My 2021 NBA Draft Big Board

1. Cade Cunningham, G/W, Oklahoma State- Where to start? Guy does it all. Hasn’t shown the elite athleticism that people thought he had. Other than that, he is a 3-level scorer and has shown the ability to be a great passer. Not to mention being 6’8 and being a great defender. Along with that, he has the potential to be a lethal pick and roll shot creator. He does not have a real weakness. He isn’t even twenty yet. He already is a great player and could potentially be a primary scorer but is best suited to be the lead ball handler on a team. He is likely already the best player in this draft and there is potential to be a perennial all defense team and all NBA 1st or 2nd team. There isn’t really a great pro comp in my mind for Cade, but the closest I can think of is a mix of Khris Middleton and Ben Simmons. Would be shocked if he does not go number 1 to Detroit.

2. Evan Mobley, Big, USC- He makes a big difference on both ends of the floor with his gifted physical tools. His frame is too skinny which could make him a liability early on in his career. Also, for a big, his post game is lacking, or at least was not being shown at college. But he is so athletic the things he can do defensively make up for his average rebounding and poor strength. His pick and roll potential on both sides of the floor is simply devastating. His offensive game has the potential to be scary. His range will need to be extended, but he is elite attacking the basket with great vision for a big while being very consistent with his jump shooting. He is also very disciplined and his ability to guard the perimeter gives him all defense potential. His big questions are can he improve his strength given his frame and can he extend his range? Well, the latter is exactly what Chris Bosh did. Which is why I think Mobley can be a Chris Bosh type player at the next level. I don’t think Houston goes to him at 2, but 3 to Cleveland is looking like the landing spot.

3. Jalen Suggs, Guard, Gonzaga- He is certainly a guy who you would want to lead your team. Scouts have raved about his basketball IQ and his competitive toughness. He is going to be a lead guard and I’m not sold on superstar potential, but I would be shocked if he does not have a long successful career as a starter in the league. The jumper is a big question as it is a bit streaky, but it has shown improvement from 3. He doesn’t have a midrange game but that isn’t as important as it was. But this is an elite athlete with a great feel for the game and has incredible finishing ability around the rim. He can be a bit turnover prone but is very unselfish and really puts pressure on the defense by forcing the issue. Very good off the ball and when locked in on D, can be an All-NBA type defender with his aggressiveness, quickness, and IQ. He honestly would’ve been my number one player in last years’ class, but this class has more top end talent. I think he makes sense right around 4 to Toronto as the Kyle Lowry replacement, but it wouldn’t shock me if Houston takes him 2. I like the Chauncey Billups/Jamal Murray comp, but he could be a better defender than both of those guys.

4. Jalen Green, Guard, G-League- The first big prospect from the new g-league system will be setting the tone for future guys to decide whether the G-league is right for them. Green is uber athletic with comps to Zach Lavine for how good of an athlete he is. He is a good ball handler while being quite crafty at the rim. He is not great defensively and as a playmaker but showed progress in both areas. His big question will be if he can harness his athleticism and prove to be an elite shooter. Right now, he is just very streaky. Green has the potential to be an elite scorer in the league, but his ability to fulfill that potential will lead that charge. His comp is Zach Lavine due to the athleticism and the fact I think it might take a few years before he reaches the heights that he can be at. At worst, I think he fills out a swing guard role as a malik monk type player. But I rank him this high because I think he will hit at least some of this potential. I think Houston probably takes him at 2.

5. Scottie Barnes, F, FSU- Guards 1-5 at an All-Defense level. Just a freak athletically, super long arms with great quickness. He has shown to be a very good playmaker while also being great inside. He crashes the glass and shows a good competitive streak. His main offensive specialty is being great in transition, either with or without the ball. His one big question- the jump shot. Its not there. I actually don’t think his fundamentals are terrible compared to what some say, but he has to work on everything. Catch and shoot 3, pull up 3, pull up mid range, just all of it. He has a spot in the league due to his elite defense and athleticism but could be an all-star bordering on superstar if the jumper pops which turns him into a good halfcourt offensive player. I think Barnes makes a lot of sense at 5 or 6, which are Orlando and Oklahoma City, respectively. His pro comp is tough, I would say Draymond if the shooting improved just a little. But his ceiling could be something incredible. His floor is a bigger Michael Carter-Williams.

6. Davion Mitchell, G, Baylor- I loved watching this guy play in the tournament. Just relentless competitor. He does it all defensively and is tenacious, intense, tough and is the best on-ball defender in the class. His nickname was “offnight” because if you stick him on somebody, they aren’t scoring. His size only being 6”2 with a 6”4 wingspan limits his defensive and offensive versatility. However, he is very “twitchy” as an athlete. He is a very safe pick with the potential to turn into a very nice player. Has made huge strides as a shooter, going from a nonfactor into a guy who shot the 3 at a 45% clip this year at Baylor. He is a very good finisher and a great playmaker. He doesn’t really have an in-between game. At the worst he is a rotational 3 and D guard with some playmaking skills. But if everything works out for him, he could be a great player even though he will be 23 when he plays his first game. Honestly, a lot of Jrue Holiday for me. He has the relentlessness of Pat Beverly on defense, but he is just already a better offensive weapon. He fits in essentially anywhere and could be as high up as 7 but could also be right outside the lottery. I am very high on him.

7. Jonathan Kuminga, F, G-League- Another just freak build with ideal 6’7 size and 7 foot wingspan, to go along with a great frame/profile and elite athleticism. He’s not even 19 yet and just oozes potential. Has all the tools defensively- good quickness, good disrupter and can guard 1-4. But his defense is certainly inconsistent. He’s a great transition player offensively but that’s really where his best offense lies currently. He shoots like he has Devin Booker’s outside game, while having essentially none of it. He isn’t a bad passer but just shoots shots that really have no chance of going in to go along with a 25% 3 point shooting clip. His potential will all come down to who drafts him and if he can develop. He can pop into an elite two way wing but if he doesn’t, he is probably just a rotational wing who can maybe catch on. If the shot making and selection improve, along with the aloofness on defense goes away, probably a perennial all-star. I think if the shot doesn’t pop, he’s similar to Jeff Green. I think he makes the most sense with Orlando or the Thunder, whether that’s at pick 5, 6, or 8.

8. James Bouknight, G/W, UConn- He’s got good size and wingspan to play a wing. Wouldn’t say he is in the elite category athlete, but pretty close. He is a big time scoring threat, particularly off the dribble. Love his handle and his ability to get himself open by shaking defenders. Guy is tough at the rim with great finishing ability, with a tendency to get acrobatic. Very good isolation scorer with an elite 3-level scoring potential. When engaged, actually a pretty good defender. Not having to do everything on offense should help him with his defense at the next level because he has the tools to be at least a solid defender. He just isn’t that good of a shooter yet, particularly catch and shoot. His degree of difficulty on his shots being the sole guy on that UConn team kind of shows in the percentages. He didn’t have a lot of open looks. The shot selection is also really bad at times. He is at the very worst a good bench scorer. But as long as the shooting continues to progress (which it should) he could be a good starter and if the defense and playmaking pop, he could be an all-star. I think a guy like Jordan Clarkson is a good comp, but he could be a guy like CJ McCollum if he really taps into the potential. He could really end up from anywhere between 7 to the end of the lottery.

9. Alperen Sengun, Big, Turkey- He is only a true center, and he is undersized for it at 6’10. He is a complete non-shooter right now and will need to change mechanics. However, this is a guy who is certainly ready for NBA minutes with his high motor, rebounding skills, and a skilled post game. He is a great passer who likes to break out in transition while also being able to attack guys from the perimeter. He has a great feel for the game and should be great offensively day one, but defense is the question. Guys who produce offensively like he did overseas as a teenager usually end up being productive, but it will come down to his defensive game if he becomes an all-star caliber guy. Have seen him as high as 8 into the late teens. Kevin Love and Vucevic are comps that are thrown out there due to their array of moves on the offensive end, but the shot isn’t there for Sengun. Maybe closer to an Enes Kanter type player but I think he should be a solid NBA player at worst.

10. Moses Moody, Wing, Arkansas- 6’5 or so but has a great 7’1 wingspan. A lot of 3 and D comps out there but with how young he is, he could really be a lot better. I think his ability to go get a bucket inside or pulling up is already better than a typical 3 and D guy. I really didn’t like his shot selection at times in college. He is likely a lotto guy, maybe slips right out for a team banking on his upside being more than a 3 and D guy. I think a great comp is Mikal Bridges, who is a great 3/D player, but has shown that he can be effective doing other things as well.

11. Franz Wagner, W/F, Michigan- Great size for a wing at 6’9 with a 7 foot wingspan. Just an elite defender. Not at his best chasing guys around but he is really good at the little things along with some good athleticism to help out. He is a great passer, and his offensive game is skill and IQ. He is a good spot up shooter who can certainly work into being a borderline elite spot up shooter. Not a finisher above the rim but is good with his right hand driving to the basket. He is not a good shooter off the dribble. He isn’t really a shot creator even with his good passing due to his nonexistent left hand. So, he probably never will be a go to scoring option, but the defense and the potential catch and shoot three make him a starter or at least a rotational player in the league for a long time. He probably goes in the teens in the draft. I like the Robert Covington comp, but also, I really like the Lamar Odom comp if he ends up being successful.

12. Chris Duarte, G/W, Oregon- He’s the oldest prospect out there at 24. But he might be the readiest to step in and contribute on a good team. Elite shooter. Especially catch and shoot but he has a nice pull up and stepback in his game. Pretty good driver and finisher at the rim as well. Guy is terrific doing the small things on defense; team defense, no missed rotations, active hands, good closeout, always hustles, good rim protector for his size. He isn’t a good passer. Not just a lack of playmaking but he struggles making the right play at times. He also is not a great on-ball defender and is not going to handle a defense with a bunch of switches well. Guy has a lot of Danny Green in his game, and honestly I think he can be a lot better than that. He will likely never be a star, but should be a starter or key bench player in the league for a decade. Likely not picked until the end of the lottery.

13. Corey Kispert, W, Gonzaga- Good size and strength for being a sharpshooting wing. Hate using this phrase, but he is a sneaky athlete. Elite shooter, just great mechanics is ready to catch and shoot as soon as he gets it, just smooth. Great at finding his spots, making him a great spot up threat in transition. Smart defender and good rotationally, but his athletic weaknesses really show on great quick guards (National Title Game). Not really a shot creator or a good driver due to his poor lateral movements. Could be a later lottery guy or into the teens for a team looking for shooting. His spectrum of NBA comp is from Doug McDermott which is meh to Joe Harris or even Wally Szczerbiak if the athleticism is better than everyone thinks.

14. Trey Murphy, W/F, Virginia- Prototypical 3 and D guy. Just an elite shooter who also has great on ball skills and switchability on defense for a 6’8 guy. Really doesn’t offer you anything else. Probably teens or early twenties is his spot for a contending team. Compares a lot to Cam Johnson and Trevor Ariza.

15. Usman Garuba, F/C, Spain- Garuba is only 6’8 which is a problem, although he has a great 7’2 wingspan and he is quite strong. He is a great defender with his effort and intelligence shown all over the floor. Even for a teenager, he is impressive on defense and can do it all. The problem is he just isn’t that big and not that type of athlete, so his potential defensively is limited. He is just a negative offensively. Very inconsistent shooter who struggles inside on bigger guys due to his size. There is a legit chance he is just a complete zero on the offensive end. Guy is already a great defender who can make an all-defensive team if his offense allows him to be on the floor. If he could just get a good catch and shoot corner 3 in his arsenal, he could be an extremely valuable weapon on a contender. He is a borderline lottery guy who shouldn’t fall out of the first round. A lot of Kenneth Faried in his game, although Faried was better vertically.

16. Miles McBride, G, WVU- I love watching this guy play. Only an almost stocky 6’2, but a 6’9 wingspan. Functional athlete who is working his ass off and is playing with energy at all times. Those factors make him a living nightmare as an on-ball defender. He is probably right behind Davion Mitchell, and he loves to make you feel the pressure. He doesn’t mess around; he is tough to get away from and is great at forcing TOs. Very similar to Jevon Carter coming out defensively, but offense is already better. He is a better scorer than distributor, although he has shown improvement as a distributor. He is a good catch and shooter but loves the stepback and the pullup jumper. He is great with the ball in his hands and loves using screens to create separation. Not a great finisher and his aggressive play leaves him as a not great team defender. Not sure he is a good starting guard but should be a very good bench guard who has been a character guy and winner wherever he has been. Back end of the first round seems like his landing spot. Honestly, if it all pops, he has a lot of Jrue Holiday in him.

17. Josh Giddey, G/W, Australia- Great size at 6’8 for a guy who is best playmaking with the ball in his hands. Held his own very well in a good league in Australia, you can just feel how smart he is when reading what to do on each play. He might be the best passer in the class. Can make every pass from both hands too. He is very good at the rim and showed improvement in his pull up jumper game. Unfortunately, the jumper needs some work. The footwork needs some work, and he might need to change a little mechanically to become even a little effective as a spot up shooter. He’s not a great defender, and he isn’t a great athlete, so he is likely a negative defender in the NBA. For being such a good passer, I don’t think he is that great of a ballhandler. He manipulates his way through his pace of play but he doesn’t really have a lot of shiftiness or counter moves in his arsenal. He has been rumored to Golden State and I could see him from there down to maybe the late teens. Giddey is a lot like Lonzo Ball, but without the defense. He is at worst a backup in the league but if the jumper pans out and he isn’t a total negative on defense, he could be a very good player.

18. Cameron Thomas, Guard, LSU- Just a pure scorer. Guy is an automatic 20 a night if he can get his shots. Great jumper. Really likes his mid-range game but shows extremely deep range. He doesn’t care who is in front him, and he also is tough through contact when finishing at the rim. The only problem is this is what he offers. He has not shown to be a smart passer and has just been bad on defense. If it all clicks, he is just an all star as a bucket getter, but he will have a role as a guy who just comes in and lights up opposing teams’ second units. Pretty wide range of spots, I’ve seen him as high as end of lottery and as low as the end of the 1st round. He has a lot of Jamal Crawford, Lou Williams, and Terrence Ross in his game, although he has better size than the first two and isn’t as good of an athlete as Ross is.

19. Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland, G, VCU- Bucket getter. Helped his stock the most out of anyone at the combine. Crazy good three-level scorer who has unlimited range. Guy is super crafty putting ballhandling moves together, like a combo in a videogame. Needs to put on weight for him to deal with the toughness of the league. Too many TOs and is not a good playmaker. He is a mid to late first, maybe early second round guy. His comp is pretty much Jamal Crawford, but also Jordan Clarkson makes sense with the three-point shooting.

20. Jared Butler, G, Baylor- Butler wasn’t allowed to play in the combine due to health concerns, but he has been cleared to play in the NBA. He is a great ball handler and is likely the lead guard when he is on the floor. He is also a borderline elite shooter who is great catch and shoot and off the dribble. He is a solid on ball defender as well. Not great size at 6’3 with a 6’5 wingspan. He isn’t great finishing at the rim either. I think he will be perfect as a backup combo guard running the show for a very productive bench unit for a long time. He probably is a late first pick and will contribute immediately.

21. Kai Jones, C, Texas- What an athlete for a big. He runs the floor like a wing but is 6’11. He really translates that into being a great screen and roller. He actually has a smooth looking jumper and projects as a pretty good shooter. He also has a very good handle too. Has the potential to be an elite defender and he can already be switchable from the 5. But he isn’t really a good defender now. He isn’t very strong and struggles finishing through contact. His feel on the offensive end isn’t really there, as a passer and he needs to stop thinking he is a movement shooter, he isn’t. Guy is really all over the place in this class. Has the potential to be an elite center in the league but will need time to develop. If he doesn’t develop, a backup rim running center while probably keep him in the league, similar to Javale McGee. But he could pop into a mix of Jarrett Allen and Christian Wood. He is probably taken somewhere in the first round.

22. Keon Johnson, G/W, Tennessee- Super explosive athlete. Just great vertical ability to go along with great speed and acceleration. That explosiveness would make him such a threat around the rim, but he isn’t a great finisher on non-dunks. He uses his athleticism on defense. He isn’t just great fundamentally but the athleticism makes him an impact defender. But his game offensively is extremely raw. He isn’t a good shooter at all and his handle needs work. He can probably play day one, but it may take a few years to have him develop into anything more than an average starter. At worst he fills out a role on the bench, but he has lots of potential. Really could go anywhere from end of lottery to end of first round. Not sure what his comp is, Derrick Jones Jr? More athletic Kris Dunn? Honestly not sure.

23. Isaiah Jackson, C, Kentucky- 6’10 with a great 7’3 wingspan. Explosive leaper. Runs the floor well and has a great motor. Defensively one of the best shot blockers in the class and is also pretty good in drop coverage. Pretty simple on offense, rim runner who can work hard on the boards. Tries to do too much, leads to turnovers and him shooting jump shots which is completely not his game. Projects as a Nerlens Noel, Daniel Gafford type of guy who will end up in the back half of the first round or an early 2nd rounder.

24. Sharife Cooper, PG, Auburn- He is as pure of a PG as they come. Just only 6’1, he has a case for the best handle in the class. Just incredible playmaking with the ball in hand. Really good at shifting gears and getting his defender off his balance. For being small, he plays through contact well. Incredible passer, particularly as a live-dribble passer. Can make all the passes, sometimes forcing one too many. I like his confidence and aggressiveness. His shooting is weird. Shoots them great at the line while having great touch in his floater game. Just ugly type of form from 3, barely gets up off the ground, shot less than 25% from 3. He also isn’t very efficient finishing at the rim. Just a terrible defender. I mean, really bad, the size doesn’t help his case, but he doesn’t show in the effort. Probably a back of the first round guy, similar to Rondo minus the defense or Ish Smith. He could certainly develop into a good player, but the horrendous defense has me concerned if he can be a valuable NBA player.

25. Isaiah Todd, F, G-League- Good size for a forward at 6’10. Moves really well and his calling card is shooting. Guy can light it up. Good, not great defender and is a tweener. Doesn’t have a great feel otherwise, not a good passer and struggles around the rim. He is still trying to live up to his hype as a shot creating big, but he really should focus on being a Rashard Lewis type 3 and D big, and he can have a successful career with that. Not sure where he goes in the draft, could be all over.

26. Tre Mann, G, UF- He is likely a lead guard with good size too, at 6’4. Love his handle and his scoring touch particularly on the outside off the dribble. Not a great athlete but he does have good positional size. He doesn’t really go inside all that often and isn’t a complete scorer per say. His defense is bad, and it is likely not getting a whole lot better. If Mann can limit turnovers, he likely has a good bench role in the league for a long time, if not, is likely a two-way guy. End of first round, start of 2nd for Mann.

27. Josh Primo, G/W, Alabama- Youngest guy in the draft. Honestly surprising he left school early considering he is very likely a top 10 guy next year. Very much a work in progress. Going to need time to get to fulfilling his potential. He has shown to be a great shooter who is pretty good driving, although his defense and playmaking for others was not shown well at Alabama. Doesn’t have a great handle too. He could develop into a good player, just think it will take some time. A team not needing him contribute right away (maybe even g-league) will likely reap rewards down the road rather than a team playing him too much year one.

28. Jalen Johnson, F, Duke- Point Forward type of guy. Leaving Duke early called for some controversy, I didn’t have a problem with it, but the track record of him attending and leaving lots of high schools concerns me. Good defender too. The question of will he be an effective scorer is the question that will decide his fate. Hesitant jumper and I don’t think he is a good enough athlete to be great attacking the basket, although his frame can still be filled out and he does have great body control for a guy his size. Not really sure where this guy goes in the draft- could be end of lottery, could be an early second rounder. I’m not sold on his NBA potential to be honest, but he could end up being a guy like Kyle Anderson.

29. Ayo Dosunmu, G, Illinois- Big guard at 6’5 with a 6’10 wingspan. Loves to attack and get downhill. Pull up midrange jumper is unreal. Superb on-ball defender who clearly takes pride in doing a good job on that end of the floor. His jumper has a lot of teams concerned. 39% is good, but teams went under his screens and left him open on catch and shoot situations. He leaves a lot of shots short due to a lack of lower body input and just looks very uncomfortable off the catch. Sometimes too loose with the handle. Seems like a great guy to have in the locker room and has great work ethic. Should be a solid NBAer for a while but is more of a Delon Wright or Elfrid Payton than a Jrue Holiday.

30. Ziaire Williams, W, Stanford- Great size at 6’9 for a wing. Results were poor on the jumper but there is certainly upside there. He is not strong and struggles getting to the rim. He is a good passer but also turns it over a ton. Good on-ball defender who could turn into a great one. Big time gap in his NBA path in my opinion. If it all hits, he could be an all-star. But he could also be out of the league at the end of his rookie deal. He is probably picked in the first round and might need a year in the G-league.

31. Jaden Springer, G, Tennessee- Is he a scorer or a PG? I don’t know because he didn’t really show either at Tennessee. Apparently, he was playing with a bad ankle at Tennessee, so his athleticism didn’t show. He is a very good on ball defender. He is also very good scoring around the rim. He is a good passer. Not a good ballhandler and is only an okay shooter. Only being 6’4 and not having a great transferrable skill to the league outside of defense has me concerned. He is likely picked around the mid to late first round due to a team betting that they can help him hit his potential, which is great. He is a fringe roster player now and honestly, he could potentially be a guy like Malcolm Brogdon, but that will take some time.

32. Herb Jones W/F, Alabama- 6’7 with a 7-foot wingspan. Good athlete who is just a great defensive player. He’s aggressive and is someone who could switch 1-5. He excels in transition defensively and he doesn’t give up on a play. Super tough guy too, paying through multiple injuries throughout his college career. Mixed bag offensively with an untrustworthy jumper, but he is an excellent passer. His non shot creating and jump shooting makes him an end of bench guy, but he could potentially be a valuable piece on a contending team. Could carve out a role like Torrey Craig. Probably a second round pick.

33. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, F, Villanova- Polished and fundamentally sound. Not a great athlete. Is pretty much only a 4, and the jumper looks good, but he has to shoot it better. Impactful on defense and has shown switchability. Love his game on the elbow or in the post or even as a roller. Not a lot of upside here but will be a good role player who could be a high end role player if the jumper turns into a positive. Likely a late first or second round pick.

34. Joe Wieskamp, W, Iowa- Great size and length at 6’7 with a 6’11 wingspan. Doesn’t play like it but showed elite athleticism with his combine testing. Lights out shooter from 3. Don’t like his defense. He has shown some shot creation skills, but his handle isn’t good enough to do that in the league. Very similar to Duncan Robinson in terms of size and them both being marksmen from 3. Top 45 type of guy should be going in the early part of the second round.

35. Jason Preston, G, Ohio- Runs an offense like a veteran. Great playmaker. Great size for a PG. Just a smooth passer. Solid finisher in the paint and is a very good shooter off the catch. Not a great in-game athlete. Not a good defender. I think he is firmly a good backup and definitely worth a second round pick.

36. Rokas Jokubaitis, G, Lithuania- Excellent passer to go along with being a good shooter. Not a good athlete, which is concerning defensively. But he was a valuable piece at just 20 years old in arguably the second toughest league in the world. A lot of Tomas Satoransky in his game. Mid to late first, maybe second round?

37. JT Thor, F, Auburn- Big time athleticism at 6’9 with a 7’3 wingspan. Is best on defense right now and has some really good upside. Could be a great as a small ball 5 in limited action, although he is not very strong to handle centers. He is very raw all over, especially offensively. Bad passer, his shot needs work. Auburn was a lot better when he was off the floor vs when he was on it. He is definitely a guy who needs a year in the g-league and probably won’t make an impact for the first few years of his career. Maybe a first round guy if a team buys in but likely a second rounder. Al-Farouq Aminu comp?

38. Kessler Edwards, F, Pepperdine- Legit catch and shoot guy from 3. Aggressive around the cup too. Good length and good mechanics make him a solid defensive prospect as well. Bad ballhandler. Funky looking shooting motion but the 3 and D capabilities should keep him in the league. Likely a second round guy.

39. Santi Aldama, F, Loyola MD- Combo big man. Good ball handler who can also shoot it. Good defensive instincts and really just has great basketball IQ overall. Dominated the Patriot League. Needs to improve his strength but is definitely a NBA guy.

40. Jericho Sims, C, Texas. Defense, defense, defense. Elite rim protector. About it. Good second round type of guy.

41. Brandon Boston Jr, W, Kentucky- Needs to fill out his frame and get stronger. He is a good slashing scorer, with some potential to shoot, but it is not there yet. Meh defender. Very worthy of an upside pick in the second round.

42. Quentin Grimes, G/W, Houston- 3 and D guy who has some playmaking skills. Not a great athlete. Likely a good role player in the league. Gets picked in the second round most likely. A little Josh Hart in his game if he progresses some more.

43. Neemias Queta, C, Utah State- Terrific size. Elite inside on the defensive end. Good inside game and has shown flashes of great passing and playmaking from the inside. He is bad out in space. Needs to stop trying to do too much dribbling. Working on a jumper but major work in progress right now. Honestly is very scheme based but could definitely be a backup big getting minutes his rookie year.

44. Day’Ron Sharpe, C, UNC- Really good effort and energy. Elite rebounder. Cannot switch onto other positions. Good passer. Not great athlete, and not good offensively. The jump shot is simply nonexistent. He is a second round pick who can easily develop and get himself PT due to some of his unteachable strengths.

45. Josh Christopher, G, Arizona State- Tough shot maker. Has lots of potential but isn’t a positive player for a team yet. Poor shot selection and low effort defensively. I think he could pan out into a really good bench scorer. Probably a fringe first or second round guy due to his upside.

46. Luka Garza, C, Iowa- Incredibly skilled big man offensively. Was incredible at Iowa considering he was the most productive player in college basketball the last few years. Super physical and tough inside. Great low post presence and an excellent shooter. Really bad athlete. Is rough in P&R situations. If his defense can hold up even a little in the league, he has a role. If not, he will likely go dominate overseas.

47. Charles Bassey, C, Western Kentucky- Only 6’9.5 but makes up for it with a 7’3 wingspan. He is a former top prospect who certainly still has potential to be an NBA guy. Good athlete, hustles down the floor and is a good finisher. Good rebounder too. Game is simple inside, using a lot of lobs to have success. Excellent rim protector. He can’t switch onto smaller guys. Flashes some jumper potential but has to get a lot better at it for it to be a weapon. As long as the medical is good, I think he is a backup center for a long time in the league with starting potential as long as things go well for him.

48. Austin Reaves, G, Oklahoma- Already 23. He has some legitimate PG skills to go along with very creative ball handling. His jumper is good not great. He is tough, but he still is likely a liability on defensive due to his lack of athleticism. Maybe a guy like Grayson Allen? He is crafty enough to probably carve out a role of some sort for himself in the league. Likely a second round pick.

49. Sandro Mamukelashvili, F/C, Seton Hall- Very situational player. Could find his niche and really stick. Stuck between positions defensively. Offensive game is great. Does everything well, the jumper is inconsistent, but the positive is there. Second round flier type of guy.

50. Juhann Begarin, G/W, France- Absurd wingspan and strength for a teenager. Okay shooter who is still very raw. Too aggressive sometimes and defense still isn’t good despite his crazy good physical tools. An excellent stash option in the draft.

51. Greg Brown, F, Texas- Very raw player. Crazy good vertical athlete. Lots of confidence, but the feel for the game is poor. All over the place defensively. Wild jump shot as well. Guy could be like Jerami Grant where it takes until his second contract to even hit a little bit of his potential. Probably a second round guy.

52. David Johnson, G, Louisville- Big guy for being a lead guard. Best at making plays with ball in his hands. Defensive playmaker as well. Good catch and shooter- is a second round pick and is likely an end of bench role player.

53. Isaiah Livers, W, Michigan- Lethal catch and shoot guy. Has potential to improve defense to be a 3&D guy but now with his injury history he is a borderline second round pick who is a two-way player.

54. Marcus Garrett, G, Kansas- Elite defender with good size. Unselfish on the offensive end but just isn’t very good otherwise. If he can keep developing a jumper, he certainly has a role coming off the bench, if not he likely isn’t a NBA type of player.

55. Joel Ayayi, G, Gonzaga- Just solid at everything he does. Probably best a catch and shoot 3s. He has potential to improve his game and be a good role player, but now he needs to add valuable things to his game in order to stay on the roster as a likely second rounder or UDFA.

56. Justin Champagnie, F, Pittsburgh- Scored really well in a tough ACC league. Works hard on the glass. Really smart defender. Not really an expert at anything on the offensive end. Not a creator on offense and jumper has to improve. Champagnie could definitely stick as an end of bench guy, but guys like him could easily go overseas and dominate. A team will likely take him mid to late second round.

57. Moses Wright, F/C, Georgia Tech- Already 22, good, twitchy defender who can shoot it. Probably a two way guy and a second rounder, but certainly has some upside to be a rotational piece.

58. RaiQuan Gray, F, FSU- Thick dude. Has a lot of point forward in him. Inconsistent shooter but some more reps and he could be better. Likes to attack and is good on defense, but shifty guards will be too tough for him and I’m not sure if he is tall enough and good enough to guard some of the bigger wings. Think he is an ideal late second, UDFA two-way guy to see if you can get him to carve out a niche to keep him in the NBA rotation.

59. David Duke, G, Providence- Very good defender who can finish and shoot, albeit not efficiently to go along with being too turnover prone. Has been labeled as a great work ethic guy so he certainly deserves a likely UDFA two way shot.

60. Aaron Henry, W, Michigan State- Great on-ball defender, but the offense is a work in progress. Probably a two-way guy but could definitely stick if the jumper improves.

61. McKinley Wright IV, G, Colorado- Such a tough competitor. Great passer/decision maker. Great on-ball defender. He is only 6 feet tall and is going to be 23 soon along with being a below average shooter. He is certainly deserving of a second round pick, but the jumper will decide whether he is a two way guy or a back of rotation type of guy.

62. Matt Coleman, G, Texas- Good presence at the lead guard spot. Doesn’t have the measurables or numbers, but he could potentially be a third PG on the end of a roster.

63. Jay Huff, C, UVA- Could easily carve out a role as a 7’3 shooting big who can block shots at a high level but is very slow and will be very team/scheme dependent. He is certainly worth a two-way contract for the right team.

64. John Petty, W, Alabama- When this guy’s shot gets hot, watch out. He is going to light it up. Got a lot better defensively. Tweener size. Not super strong. Needs to improve in other facets if he wants to stick on a roster, especially if the jumper stays streaky.

65. Trendon Watford, F, LSU- Great size for the 4. Great playmaker and rebounder. Good finisher as well. Not a very good athlete and jump shot needs improvement. Not out on him as an NBA guy, but he is a two-way player who will spend more time in the g-league than the NBA for now.

66. Jose Alvarado, G, Georgia Tech- Not really talented enough, but I’m never counting this guy out. His coach said he wants to win more than he wants to breath. Just the epitome of grittiness and toughness. Honestly could maybe get a roster spot somewhere at the end of the bench due to his smarts to go along with his passion for the game.

67. Marcus Zegarowski, G, Creighton- Smart guard who has a history of being a borderline elite 3 point shooter. Not a great playmaker, not a good athlete, and lots of defensive questions make him an interesting two-way player.

68. MJ Walker, G/W, FSU- Has some playmaking ability but is definitely more of a 3&D guy at the next level. Very good athlete and he struggles with shot selection at times. Good shooter and a really good defender who can guard 1-3. Love his aggressiveness. Unfortunately, he is already 23. He could get a look with a two-way contract but could also go be really successful overseas.

69. Derrick Alston, W/F, Boise State- Kevin Durant-like body, although a little shorter. Guy can light it up from 3 while being able to handle the ball and slash. Defense hasn’t shown improvement and he has no in-between game. Could maybe get a spot through summer league but could also go tear it up overseas.

70. Aamir Sims, F, Clemson- Older, but a tough, physical guy with great play strength and a great frame. Not sure if he is a good enough athlete. Could honestly be a small ball 5 in short sprints, but that might be all he can be if the athleticism doesn’t improve.