The explosiveness he possesses, especially in transition, will serve him well while playing on or off the ball. But he was fantastic rather quickly -- averaging 16.2 points and 8.6 rebounds while shooting 61.6% from the field. And the Bucks -- like every NBA team -- can use all of those skills as they continue stacking talent around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Round 1 And though he no longer is a real option at No. Exceptionally efficient college guard who can create plays on the ball as Trae Young's backup but also has secondary playmaking ability that could complement him, too. Great spot-up shooter who can defend at a high level. And though I can acknowledge it's not a perfect fit, it's likely the best option for a franchise that's still trying to figure out how to be relevant in the Western Conference with an All-NBA talent like Karl-Anthony Towns in the middle. But the 6-3 point guard was still really productive as a sophomore -- averaging 18.5 points, 5.2 assists and 4.8 rebounds for an Alabama team that finished 60th at KenPom. Get the latest news and information on your favorite prospects on CBSSports.com. Player Rankings updated about 2 months ago. We'll see how that goes. "He's not ready. But if he does, he has the talent to be in the NBA for a very long time. By TJ Barnett @teej__tweets Oct 14, 2019, 4:52pm EDT ... Arizona guard Nico Mannion sits down with ESPN NBA draft analyst Mike Schmitz to … So, again, it's possible he won't help an NBA team much next season. The 6-6 wing averaged 12.9 points and 4.4 rebounds for Bruce Pearl's Tigers, who started 15-0 overall and finished 24-4 when Okoro was healthy and available to play. The latest edition of the ESPN NBA Mock Draft still holds steady with previous mocks, with four Kentucky Wildcats being taken, but just one first-rounder.. The 6-10 big added strength, improved his field-goal percentage by 4.6 points, his 3-point percentage by 8.0 points and averaged more points, rebounds and blocks than he did as a freshman. So unlucky. He made 43.3% of his 575 3-point attempts in college and has a quick, smooth release that should give him a chance to thrive as a spot-up shooter -- which is exactly what the Mavs need as they surround Luka Doncic with talent. With Celtics Salary Cap Situation, Could Isaiah Thomas Be Good Fit Off Bench? Herro has been absolutely on fire this postseason, and the record books will now reflect it. But he remains a terrific run-the-team point guard who really defends on one end of the court, and really creates opportunities for his teammates on the other. Not really. Will Kiffin top Saban? He shot 52.2% from 3-point range on 115 attempts last season before a season-ending injury and brings ideal size and a quick shooting release that should translate to NBA success. Finally, the No. Seems like a perfect fit. If Tyrese Haliburton is on the board here I'd be stunned if the Hawks didn't swoop. Log in here. Tyrese Haliburton, like Obi Toppin, is a good example of a mostly unheralded high school prospect who became a statistical monster in college. But the truth is that Green is, at the moment, more advanced defensively than offensively, and there are real concerns about his ability to put the ball on the floor and pass it. And that's why it's reasonable to conclude the good far outweighs any bad -- and predict that LaVar's youngest son has the talent to develop into an All-Star many times over. So, yeah, there are some concerns. By Adam Haste Apr 9, 2020, 7:27pm EDT One of the most lethal outside shooters in this draft, Aaron Nesmith gives Phoenix (another) sharpshooter on the wing and (another) weapon for Devin Booker. The 6-5 sophomore averaged 15.2 points, 6.5 assists and 5.9 rebounds while shooting 50.4% from the field and 41.9% from 3-point range this past season before suffering an injury in early February that ended his college career. 2024 NBA Mock Draft featuring the top prospects for the 2024 NBA Draft class: LeBron (Bronny) James Jr, D.J. And Winston is somebody who could probably help an NBA team immediately serving as a backup point guard and knockdown shooter. Smith can step out and knock down 3-pointers at a high clip but can also pull up and score above the break like a guard. The 2024 NFL Mock Draft with a random draft order. Theo Maledon can play either guard spot and has improved as a 3-point shooter the last year, but carving out a role as a lead guard in their already-deep backcourt may be tricky with Kyrie Irving and Spencer Dinwiddie both holding down spots. Draft Order updated after every game. The Timberwolves would be loaded at the guard spots with the addition of Maxey and Hagans, but I think Kentucky fans might have a new team to root for. Cassius Winston can do both. And the special combination of size and quickness should allow him to guard three positions and, perhaps, develop into an impactful two-way star for a Charlotte franchise that already has some nice young pieces in place. Kira Lewis played two seasons of college basketball at Alabama -- one for Avery Johnson, the other for Nate Oats. He performed strongly down the stretch while scoring in double-figures in five of the Seminoles' final seven games. Is NigeI Hayes back in Kentucky fans’ good graces? But he's an undersized big who can play multiple positions. Player Rankings updated about 2 months ago | Draft Order updated after every game. Nico Mannion only shot 32.7% from 3-point range this past season, which obviously isn't great for a lead guard who has the ball a lot. Detroit is a bit of a wild card here, but under new GM Troy Weaver, a splashy play here to get French guard Killian Hayes would ingratiate him with the fans. Maybe Minnesota makes the odd fit work but more likely in this situation they can dangle him as another asset to acquire more. At one point, the 6-9 forward even got benched by his coach, Mike Hopkins. What's wrong with the giants? But some of it was tied to the freshman's inconsistency. He shot 41.7% from 3 during his time at Dayton. The Knicks took 3-point attempts with the lowest frequency in the NBA last season and ranked fourth-worst as a team in that category. Despite some serious struggles shooting the rock at Kentucky -- making just 29.2% of his 113 3-point attempts -- Tyrese Maxey's a value add for Minnesota because of his elite on-ball defense. 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Theo Maledon is a skilled athlete, one who previously became the youngest LNB All-Star in history. The latest ESPN NBA Mock Draft from Jonathan Givony is out, Kentucky vs. LSU: Preview, viewing info & prediction, Where Kentucky stands in new college basketball rankings, Terrence Clarke believes the entire 2020 team is great. Although the 2020 draft is too far away to reasonably predict the team order, this gives a sense of picks owed and owned. It's going to take a significant investment before he can reach that level but it's not an impossibility. He's a ridiculously skilled creator who can pull-up and score but also gets to the rim easily and has good finishing ability. 14 overall and it comes via a previous trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. Isaac Okoro was only a borderline top-40 prospect coming out of high school in Georgia. And because Detroit could use a high-upside player who impacts winning in a variety of ways, Okoro should be the pick here provided he remains available outside of the top six. A bumpy freshman season at Washington stunted his draft stock, but Jaden McDaniels remains a near-lock for first-round territory because of his 6-10 frame, ability to handle the ball, and scoring instincts. He has elite court vision and feel for the game and is considered a consensus top-three player in this draft. The game still moves too fast for him at times, which shows most notably on the defensive glass and when asked to make simple passes. His selfless style of play as a rebounder, screener and defender affects winning in all the little ways that could add up to a big value for Denver. “At 6-7, 230 pounds with a 7-1 wingspan, huge hands and a greatly improved shooting stroke, Woodard could give coach Brad Stevens additional depth at the combo forward spot,” Givony wrote. He averaged 16.2 points and 6.4 assists this past season -- and actually shot it well enough from the perimeter down the stretch to get his 3-point percentage up to a respectable 36.1.