1. Jalen Green | 6-6 Scoring Guard | 19 years old | G League Ignite

Key Stats: 17.9 PPG, 46.1 FG%, 36.5 3P%, 2.8 APG

Choosing to forego the tried and true college route, Green played for the G League Ignite, holding his own against professional competition. Green proved to be an elite NBA athlete and put up very solid stats against that level of competition.

Outlook: Green projects as an elite scorer and potential top-15 NBA player.

Pros:

  • One of the best basketball athletes to ever come out of the draft.
  • Fluid, explosive athlete. Lob threat from anywhere.
  • A threat from anywhere on the court in transition, constantly coming from behind plays to finish alley-oop passes.
  • In the half court, Green is able to blow by opposing defenders and adjust midair to finish at the rim.
  • Aggressive seeking, and finishing through, contact at the rim.
  • Able to shoot off the dribble, can hit stepbacks.
  • Scorer’s mentality, will attack first ask questions later.

Cons:

  • More of a pure scorer than all-around player at this point.
  • Shooting mechanics can be improved, shooting was inconsistent.
  • Lackadaisical defense at times, especially off the ball.
  • Needs to put on weight to defend larger NBA wings.

2. Jalen Suggs | 6-5 Point Guard | 20 years old | Gonzaga (Fr)

Key Stats: 14.4 PPG, 50.3 FG%, 5.3 RPG, 4.5 APG, 1.9 STL

Suggs was named Minnesota Mr. Football and Mr. Basketball in the same year. Could have been a Power-5 quarterback or defensive back but chose basketball. Ended up being the most well-rounded player on the top-seeded Gonzaga team that also featured Drew Timme and Corey Kispert.

Outlook: Suggs has the upside to be one of the better two-way point guards in the NBA.

Pros:

  • Pitbull of a player, aggressive and deliberate in his actions.
  • High effort player, makes winning plays all over the court (block and assist against UCLA)
  • Downhill driver, aggressive going to the paint and absorbing contact.
  • Became the leader on the National Champion runner-ups in Gonzaga.
  • Hit a key clutch shot to win semifinal game against UCLA.
  • Ball hawk on defense, can come out of nowhere to get in passing lanes for a steal.
  • Good passer and feel out of the PnR

Cons:

  • Needs to work on his perimeter shooting, just 33.7 3P%
  • Could stand to add more finesse finishes in the paint

3. Cade Cunningham | 6-8 Point Forward | 19 years old | Oklahoma State (Fr)

Key Stats: 20.1 PPG, 40.0 3P%, 6.2 RPG, 3.5 APG

Cade Cunningham was the top prospect coming into the college basketball season and did not disappoint. Cade led Oklahoma State to the second round of the NCAA tournament, hitting several clutch shots.

Outlook: Cunningham can be a franchise cornerstone, or at very least a high-end starter. His upside is most commonly tied with Luka as a methodical point forward.

Pros:

  • Safest pick in the draft, will contribute.
  • Unselfish leader, willing to pass equally as much as look for his own shot.
  • Has the size and vision to be a true point forward.
  • Good shooter off the catch & shoot, and can hit shots off the dribble
  • Hit numerous clutch shots down the stretch for OKST
  • High IQ basketball player, doesn’t get sped up and usually makes the right decision
  • Ability to use his size in the post at times.

 Cons:

  • Not as athletic as you’d like for a top pick
  • Had a high turnover rate of 4.0 TO, likely correlated to high usage of 29.5%.
  • Luka is unique, will Cade be able to get to all his spots despite lack of athleticism?

4. Evan Mobley | 7-0 Center | 20 years old | USC (Fr)

Key Stats: 16.4 PPG, 57.8 FG%, 8.7 RPG, 2.4 APG, 2.9 BLK

Mobley mostly dominated for a USC team that made it to the Elite Eight before falling to the top seeded Gonzaga. He was one of the best two way centers in college basketball last year.

Outlook: Evan Mobley has the skill and mobility to be a true modern day center. Reminds me a bit of Jaren Jackson Jr. without the injuries.

Pros:

  • Mobley is sculpted in the marble of the modern day NBA Big.
  • Great size with 7’0″ height and 7’4″ wingspan.
  • Can protect the rim, averaged 2.9 blocks per game.
  • Ability to pick up perimeter players on switches and hold his own.
  • Mobile big on both ends of the floor.
  • Underrated playmaker, makes nice passes off double teams in the half court.
  • Able to handle the ball in transition and actually make some plays.

Cons:

  • Currently an inconsistent outside shooter — 30 3P%, 69.4 FT%.
  • Not big enough to matchup with the bigger NBA bodies right now (Jokic, Embiid, Giannis).
  • Tentative at times, not always the aggressor.

5. Scottie Barnes | 6-9 Forward | 19 years old | Florida State (Fr)

Key Stats: 10.1 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.5 STL

Barnes played a pseudo point forward at Florida State last year. While his offensive numbers never quite took off for Barnes, he impacted the game with defense and energy.

Outlook: Scottie Barnes is a unique player to evaluate. He has the upside to be an elite, switchable defender as well as being a secondary playmaker. However, Barnes’ lack of shooting threatens to keep him off the floor early on.

Pros:

  • High defensive upside due to motor, athleticism and length (7’2″ wingspan)
  • Potential as elite perimeter defender who can switch 1 – 4 spots
  • Opponents shot 32 FG% against him
  • Playmaking capabilities with 4.0 APG
  • Able to initiate some PnR as ballhandler

Cons:

  • Shooting is a real concern at 27.5 3P% and 62.1 FT%
  • Mechanics of his shot are poor, wide base, not great balance.
  • Will he be able to stay on floor without offensive impact?

6. James Bouknight | 6-5 Scoring Guard | 20 years old | UConn (So)

Key Stats: 18.7 PPG, 44.7 FG%, 5.7 RPG

James Bouknight was the lone scoring option on a good defensive UConn team last year. He was tasked with carrying an offense that lacked a consistent second scoring threat.

Outlook: Bouknight is a pure scoring prospect with the upside to be a starting shooting guard. His shooting mechanics are better than his 3P% suggest last year. He can beat you in multiple ways and loves the midrange.

Pros:

  • Smooth athlete who can slide his way into space.
  • Aggressive going to the rim.
  • Creative finisher, able to glide to the basket and weave around opponents.
  • Good midrange shooter off the dribble.
  • Skilled in the midrange using floaters and runners, attacking angles.
  • Explosive athlete in space (putback dunk against Providence).
  • Smooth shooting mechanics, better shooter than his low 3P% indicates.
  • Uses hesi and hang dribbles to get past defenders.

Cons:

  • Poor outside shooting at 29.3 3P% could be a concern, but mostly good mechanics.
  • Durability concerns. Bouknight missed 8 games with elbow injury in 2021. Tore Meniscus in High School.
  • Forced some bad shots last year, due to offensive role?
  • Defensive intensity was lacking at times.

7. Alperen Şengün | 6-9 Post Player | 19 years old | Beskitas

Key Stats: 19.2 PPG, 64.6 FG%, 9.4 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.3 STL, 1.7 BLK

The first thing you need to know about Alperen Şengün is that he won the Turkish League (Super League) MVP as a 19 year old. It’s not quite Luka winning EuroLeague MVP at 18 years old, but it’s in the same ballpark.

Outlook: Şengün is the ultimate test case for an NBA game at a cross roads. The previously pronounced extinct post player has made a resurgence in the form of Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic. Can a non-superstar post player survive in todays game? Şengün is the best bet to bring pure post play back.

Pros:

  • Elite post scorer; very advanced for his age.
  • Uses series of ball fakes, up-and-unders and step through moves to get look at the rim.
  • Unusual patience and persistence for age, progresses through multiple counter moves.
  • Great rebounder, especially so on the offensive glass (4.1 OREB).
  • Due to presence in the post, able to get to the line 6.2 FT and is efficient there 81.2 FT%.
  • Willing and able passer at 2.5 APG, comfortable handling the ball in transition.
  • Surprisingly solid on defense, averaged 1.7 BLK and 1.3 STL per game.

Cons:

  • Lacks outside shooting, just 19 3P% on 0.7 3PA.
  • Will be a target, not quite a liability, on switches on the defensive end.
  • Not a great athlete.
  • Doesn’t have a clear position, lacking rim protection/size for center and slow for forward.

8. Ziaire Williams | 6-8 Scoring Wing | 19 years old | Stanford (Fr)

Key Stats: 10.7 PPG, 37.4 FG%, 4.6 RPG, 2.2 APG

Ziaire Williams was one of the most highly touted prospects coming into the year. He showed flashes of his upside, but also had a terribly inefficient year. It was a strange year for Ziaire. The Stanford basketball team was forced to stay in hotels due to a quarantine order. On top of that, Williams left the team in the middle of the season due to a death in the family, but later returned.

Outlook: Ziaire Williams has some of the highest upside in this draft, but is the farthest from reaching it. Consider him the classic low-floor, high ceiling player with a potentially huge payoff 3-5 years down the line.

 Pros:

  • Elite size/wingspan/athleticism combination for a wing.
  • Good mechanics on jump shot despite poor shooting. 79.6 FT% is an indicator.
  • Mechanics stay solid and compact on pull-up jumper, potential here.
  • Can create space off the dribble with jab and dribble pull-up.
  • Decent playmaker, unselfish passer.

Cons:

  • Awful efficiency on the year 37.4 FG%, 29.1 3P%.
  • Slight frame, how much more weight can he put on? He needs to at 6’9″, 185 lbs.
  • Multi-year project before getting real payoff.

9. Kai Jones | 6-11 Center | 20 years old | Texas (So)

Key Stats: 22.8 MP, 8.8 PPG, 38.2 3P%, 68.9 FT%, 4.8 RPG

Kai Jones, originally from the Bahamas, first started playing basketball in 2017 after getting noticed at an NBA Without Borders camp. That led to him to play for Brewster Academy in the United States, and now Texas.

Outlook: Kai Jones is one of those tantalizing prospects with unlimited upside, but rough edges. He could legitimately be a better version of Myles Turner 3-5 years down the line.

Pros:

  • Tremendous athlete, was doing track competitions before picked up in Basketball Without Borders.
  • Elite rim runner. Can block a shot on one end of the floor and beat every down the other end for an alley-oop.
  • Actually has a good shooting stroke with 38.2 3P% (1.3 3PA).
  • High motor player, currently a bit chicken with his head cutoff.
  • Unlimited upside, could definitely be an All-Star one day.

Cons:

  • Still a bit raw in his understanding of the game.
  • Foul issues (4.6 PF per 40).
  • Didn’t put up huge block numbers despite size/athleticism.

10. Davion Mitchell | 6-0 Combo Guard | 22 years old | Baylor (RS Jr)

Key Stats: 14 PPG, 51.1 FG%, 44.7 3P%, 6.6 APG, 1.9 STL

Davion Mitchell may be one of the oldest players in this class, but he’s also an NCAA champion. Mitchell’s tenacity on defense and shot making ability were key reasons for Baylor toppling a tough Gonzaga team.

Outlook: The NBA combine measurement of an even 6’0″ might hurt his draft stock. But Mitchell is a potentially elite defender on the perimeter who greatly improved his jump shot this season. He has the potential to be a starting two-way guard in this league.

Pros:

  • A dog on defensive. Will crowd opposing ball handlers with pressure to force mistakes. Confidence he can recover if beat. Pat Beverley, but with talent.
  • Very quick laterally, can stick with anyone defensively. Even had some positive sequences against Cade Cunningham.
  • Really good shot mechanics, balanced and compact shot.
  • Can hit pull-up jumpers as well as, if not better than, catch and shoot.
  • Quick and shifty ball handler, can and will attack the rim.

Cons:

  • Size. Even before the 6’0″ measurement there were concerns, now they’ll be exacerbated.
  • Late bloomer/Age.
  • Shooting doubts. He went from 32.4 3P% as a RS So to 44.7 3P% as RS Jr. Is it real?
  • Can he be a primary point guard at the next level?

11. Usman Garuba | 6-8 Defensive Forward | 19 years old | Real Madrid

Key Stats: 18.7 MP, 5.8 PPG, 46.1 FG%, 33.8 3P%, 67.6 FT%, 5.3 RPG, 0.7 STL, 0.5 BLK

Garuba already was getting minutes on a good Real Madrid team, and travelled with Spanish national team to play in the Tokyo Olympics. Impressive trust in the 19 year old.

Outlook: Garuba is perhaps the most versatile defender in this draft, able to guard almost 1-5. Should be a defensive utility knife off the bench to start, with offensive development can turn into a terror as a starter.

Pros:

  • High energy and hustle player, lots of winning plays.
  • High basketball IQ on the defensive side of the ball, can see rotations a pass away and adjust.
  • Great size for defensive wing, 6’8″ with 7’3″ wingspan and 229 lbs. NBA ready body.
  • Legitimately can stick with perimeter players on switches, very versatile defender.
  • Recovers when beat off the dribble to challenge/block shots with his length.
  • Good rebounder for his size.

Cons:

  • Still unpolished offensively.
  • Three point shooting on low sample size of 1.1 per game, will need to improve to make jump.

12. Franz Wagner | 6-9 Wing | 19 years old | Michigan (So)

Key Stats: 12.5 PPG, 47.7 FG%, 34.3 3P%, 83.5 FT%, 6.5 RPG, 3.0 APG, 1.3 STL, 1.0 BLK

Wagner came over to the United States after one year playing in the Bundesliga Basketball (BBL) for Alba Berlin. Allegedly grew to 6’11” (per Kevin O’Connor at the Ringer).

Outlook: Wagner is one of the most well rounded players in the draft. It all starts with his defense. Can be a super role player, everything we thought Dario Saric would be.

Pros:

  • One of the most well rounded player in this draft.
  • A top defender in this class, allowed a 34 OPFG%.
  • Very active on defense with his feet and hands.
  • Can really guard 2-4 and possibly even 5 if the growth spurt rumor is true.
  • Good transition defender, hustles back to challenge transition attempts.
  • Unique that he can guard both players in the PnR.
  • High basketball IQ, makes the right passes, defensive rotations etc.

Cons:

  • Does everything very well, but nothing elite.
  • Shooting form is solid, but 34.3 3P% not there. Could use higher release point.
  • Decent ball handler, but has some improvement to do there.
  • More of a super role player upside than star.

13. Corey Kispert | 6-7 Shooter | 22 years old | Gonzaga (Sr)

Key Stats: 18.6 PPG, 52.9 FG%, 44 3P%, 87.8 FT%, 5.0 RPG, 0.9 STL, 0.9 BLK

Kispert was one of the best players in college basketball on a great Gonzaga team. He won the WCC Player of the Year award and was one of the best shooters in the country.

Outlook: Kispert is one of the best shooters in this class, armed with a quick release. He’s also more than that, able to score in transition and finish at the rim. He should be a solid shot making role player at the next level.

Pros:

  • One of the best shooters in the class 44 3P%, 87.8 FT%.
  • Quick release, gets set before the ball comes in.
  • Great mover off the ball, constantly searching for open passing windows.
  • Good at attacking closeouts and finishing at the rim.
  • Best transition scorer in college basketball last year at 1.54 PP.
  • Capable off-ball cutter, can finish at the rim.
  • Can shoot off 1 or 2 dribbles.

Cons:

  • Might get targeted defensively, but will put in effort.
  • Obviously limited upside as a role player, but not drafting him for that.

14. Duece McBride | 6-2 Combo Guard | 21 years old | West Virginia (So)

Key Stats: 15.9 PPG, 41.4 3P%, 81.3 FT%, 3.9 RPG, 4.8 APG, 1.9 STL

Outlook: McBride seems like one of the more underrated players in the draft right now. He’s bigger and has a longer wingspan than Davion Mitchell. Both share similar profiles of pressure perimeter defenders who can shoot it. Could turn into a Fred Van Vleet type of guard.

Pros:

  • Similar pressure perimeter as Davion Mitchell, with the added bonus of a 6’9″ wingspan.
  • Quick laterally and strong, held his own in the post against bigger defenders.
  • Confident and capable shooting off the dribble in the midrange and from three.
  • Solid A/TO ratio over 2:1.
  • Better playmaker than he’s given credit for.
  • Gets to the rim using his quickness and strength.

Cons:

  • Might be too small at the next level?
  • Can be a solid starting or backup point guard, but likely not an All-Star.

15. Keon Johnson | 6-5 Defensive Wing | 19 years old | Tennessee (Fr)

Key Stats: 11.3 PPG, 44. FG%, 27.1 3P%, 3.5 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.1 STL

Outlook: Keon is one of the most polarizing players in the draft. On one hand he has elite athleticism and defensive potential. On the other, he can’t shoot or contribute offensively. His high motor and energy on film make me a believer in his defensive upside, maybe the next Tony Allen.

Pros:

  • Might be the best pure athlete in this draft.
  • Showed great defensive potential, able to slide and stay in front of almost anyone.
  • Potential as an All-NBA defender, will need to hit to justify lottery draft slot.
  • Despite lack of shooting, good off-ball cutter.
  • Solid rebounder for his position.
  • Good size, 6’5″ with 6’8″ wingspan.

Cons:

  • Negative value on offense.
  • Not a good shooter, only 27.1 3P%.
  • Not a factor as a playmaker currently.

16. Tre Mann | 6-5 Combo Guard | 20 years old | Florida (So)

Key Stats: 16 PPG, 45.9 FG%, 40.2 3P%, 83.1 FT%, 5.6 RPG, 3.5 APG, 1.4 STL

Outlook: Tre Mann is one of the best pull-up shooters in the draft. Perhaps a bit misportrayed as a point guard, he’s more of a scoring combo guard. Feels like a potential 6th man type, think of Lou Williams or Cam Payne.

Pros:

  • One of the best pull-up shooters in this draft.
  • 6th in NCAA at 1.065 PPP shooting off the dribble.
  • Great shin angles when executing step-backs and change of direction dribbles (similar to Darius Garland).
  • Can create the separation necessary to get his pull-up shot off, killer stepback.
  • Good at getting to the rim and not a bad finisher.
  • Uses the floater a bunch, will need it to attack closeouts.
  • NBA range, good shooter at 40.2 3P%, 83.1 FT%.
  • Decent playmaking with 3.5 APG.

Cons:

  • Just an OK playmaker, teams drafting him as a point guard are misled.
  • Suspect defense, wings will feast on him in the paint.

17. Isaiah Jackson | 6-10 Center | 19 years old | Kentucky (Fr)

Key Stats: 20.8 MP, 8.4 PPG, 54 FG%, 70 FG%, 6.6 RPG, 2.6 BLK

Outlook: Jackson was an impressive shot blocker and athlete in limited minutes for Kentucky last season. He projects as a rim runner and rim protector. Could be a relative steal in this draft.

Pros:

  • Impressive block numbers 2.6 BLK in just 20.8 MP.
  • Really good athlete and leaper.
  • High hustle and energy player, will make second and third efforts.
  • Some hints of offensive potential in face up situations.
  • Can handle perimeter players on the switch.

Cons:

  • Foul trouble, 3 PF in 20.8 MP.
  • Hasn’t ventured out to the three point line.
  • Could stand to put on some extra weight, only 206 lbs.

18. Josh Giddey | 6-8 Point Forward | 19 years old | Adelaide 36ers

Key Stats: 10.9 PPG, 42.7 FG%, 7.3 RPG, 7.6 APG,

Josh Giddey is another international player who starred in a professional league, the same NBL that LaMelo Ball came from last year.

Outlook: Giddey is essentially a large point guard, with great passing ability and feel for the game. There is some doubt whether he can put pressure on NBA defenses due to a lack of shooting ability and athleticism. Will be hard to unlock passing ability if he can’t draw defenders.

Pros:

  • Exceptional passer for his size, and in general.
  • All-around player, tallied 3 triple doubles in 28 games last year.
  • Rare vision, excels in half court sets especially PnR.
  • Good finisher around the basket, soft touch.
  • Ambidextrous, can make plays with either hand.

Cons:

  • Poor shooting 29.3 3P%, leaves him as a liability
  • Not that athletic, can he threaten NBA defenses off the dribble?
  • Solid team defender but can get exposed 1v1.

19. Moses Moody | 6-6 Wing | 19 years old | Arkansas (Fr)

Key Stats: 16.8 PPG, 42.7%, 35.8%, 81.2%, 5.8 RPG

Outlook: Moody has the look and feel of a 3&D player. Some teams believe he has even higher upside as a secondary scorer. A little lower on him, he’s not great at either 3 or D at this point, don’t see the scoring upside.

Pros:

  • Prototypical size at 6’6″ with a 7’0″ wingspan and 205 lbs.
  • Solid shooting mechanics 35.8 3P%, 81.2 FT%.
  • Can run off ball to get open looks.
  • Uses the jab step to gather rhythm.
  • Can attack closeouts and get shot off in 1 or 2 dribbles.
  • Good team defender.

Cons:

  • Not an explosive athlete, tough time getting off the floor.
  • Finishing is not what it could be due to lack of explosion.
  • Trouble creating offense off the dribble.
  • Defensive capabilities overrated at this point due to good size/length.
  • Good but not great shooter so far with 35.8 3P%, but good 81.2 FT%.

20. Sharife Cooper | 6-0 Playmaker | 20 years old | Auburn (Fr)

Key Stats: 20.2 PPG, 39.1 FG%, 22.8 3P%, 82.5 FT%, 4.3 RPG, 8.1 APG, 4.2 TO

Sharife Cooper played only 13 games for Auburn while awaiting the results an NCAA investigation into his eligibility.

Outlook: Cooper is one of the best pure playmakers in this draft. He put up gaudy numbers which were mostly based on volume, but he was inefficient in scoring. Cooper might be too small and unathletic to be a starting point guard in the NBA, especially without a shot from beyond the arc.

Pros:

  • One of the best playmakers in this year’s draft with 8.1 APG, 2:1 A/TO ratio.
  • Showed crafty ability to score. Despite his size putting up 20.2 PPG.
  • Good feel for the PnR, good lob passer.
  • Tight handle and good change of pace/direction.
  • Got to the line a lot, 8.6 FTA which he shot 82.5 FT%.

Cons:

  • Undersized guard and slight of frame. Will be targeted defensively.
  • High volume, low efficiency shooter in his 13 games at Auburn.
  • Lack of lift makes finishing at the rim difficult for him.
  • Poor shooting from three is a real concern 22.8 3P%.

21. Trey Murphy | 6-9 Forward | 21 years old | Virginia (Jr)

Key Stats: 11.3 PPG, 50.3 FG%, 43.3 3P%, 92.7 FT%

Murphy used the transfer portal to his advantage and transferred to Virginia this season all while improving his shooting numbers.

Outlook: Murphy is a prototypical 3&D player type prospect who gained more exposure at Virginia. All his shooting numbers went up, looks like a good role player.

Pros:

  • Long defender with good feet, can defend 2-4 at the next level.
  • Good on-ball defender, keeps players in front of him and can block when he’s beat.
  • Really good shooting percentages 43.3 3P% and 92.7% confirm his ability despite unorthodox shot.

Cons:

  • Limited upside, he won’t turn into a scorer.
  • Not a good passer, will have to improve to maximize as a role player.
  • Needs to improve handle just to challenge closeouts.

22. Chris Duarte | 6-6 Shooting Wing | 24 years old | Oregon (Sr)

Key Stats: 17.1 PPG, 53.2 FG%, 42.4 3P%, 4.6 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.9 STL, 0.8 BLK

Duarte well known for his age (24) played four years of college basketball, two at Northwest Florida State College (an NJCAA program) and two at Oregon.

Outlook: Duarte is most famous for being the oldest player in this draft at 24 years old. One of the more well-rounded players in the draft, Duarte should excel as a shooter and secondary playmaker on offense as a plug and play. Cam Johnson is a good example for an older player’s impact on a team, which Duarte can achieve.

Pros:

  • NBA ready role player who can shoot and is a good team defender.
  • Good, smooth shooting stroke as soon as the ball hits his hands.
  • Solid all-around offensive player, not just a shooter.
  • Can attack closeouts and take it to the rim to finish.
  • Shoots off the catch and off the dribble, with NBA range.
  • One of the best transition finishers in college basketball at 1.4 PPP.

Cons:

  • Limited upside, but you’re drafting him to be a role player.
  • Could struggle defending quicker guards and perimeter players.

23. Jalen Johnson | 6-9 Forward | 19 years old | Duke (Fr)

Key Stats: 11.2 PPG, 52.3 FG%, 44.4 3P%, 6.1 RPG, 2.2 APG, 1.2 STL, 1.2 BLK

Johnson has a weird history of “quitting” on his teams, first at IMG and then at Duke. Don’t think NBA teams will like that, but it was a strange COVID year. Having said that, put up relatively good numbers in 13 games at Duke.

Outlook: Johnson is a hard prospect to project, he has really good athleticism and scoring upside. Feels like a poor man’s John Collins.

Pros:

  • Athletic forward, kind of a tweener.
  • Ability to handle and push in transition.
  • High flier with some impressive dunks.
  • Off ball cutter who gets good looks at the rim.

Cons:

  • Not comfortable yet in the half court with ball in his hands.
  • Will he be a good teammate given history?
  • Uncertain of exact role on a team right now.

24. Isaiah Todd | 6-10 Big Man | 19 years old | G League Ignite

Key Stats: 12.3 PPG, 43.7 FG%, 36.2 3P%, 82.4 FT%, 4.9 RPG

Isaiah Todd was the third player to bypass college for the G League but got a fraction of the coverage that his teammates Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga. However, he might end up being the second best player from that team.

Outlook: Todd profiles as a versatile, shooting forward with some skill.

Pros:

  • Good shooter for a big man.
  • Legitimate upside as a skilled big man.
  • Solid passer out of the post in in general.
  • Generally comfortable with the ball in his hands.

Cons:

  • Needs to gain weight to defend in the post
  • Doesn’t match up great against switches

25. Jonathan Kuminga | 6-7 Forward | 18 years old | G League Ignite

Key Stats: 15.8 PPG, 38.7 FG%, 24.6 3P%, 7.2 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.0 STL, 0.8 BLK

Kuminga was the second fiddle to Jalen Green on G League Ignite and has been highly ranked up to this point in the draft process.

Outlook: Despite his high rankings, haven’t seen enough to warrant even a top-10 pick for Kuminga. While there is talent there he looks more like an athlete than a basketball player at this point and put up poor efficiency numbers in the G League.

Pros:

  • Explosive leaper off two feet.
  • Aggressive when going to rim, willing to accept contact.
  • Decent footwork in the post. Solid spin when his drive is cutoff.
  • Only 18 years old until October.

Cons:

  • Bad efficiency — 38.7 FG%, 24.6 3P%, 62.5 FT%
  • Bad shot selection certainly led to the poor efficiency as well.
  • Just doesn’t seem like a basketball player at this point, instead using brute athleticism and strength