The 2024 NBA Draft is broadly seen as one of many weakest in a number of years, and it’s prone to be dominated by prospects from abroad and the G League. The next train presupposes … what if it wasn’t?
We assembled our males’s school basketball specialists to conduct a mock first-round draft together with solely gamers who had been in NCAA packages final season. Is that this based mostly in any type of actuality? Probably not, although we did think about NBA groups’ wants and context when relevant. Principally, it’s an excuse for us to provide some ideas on the perfect professional prospects we noticed previously 12 months whereas watching ungodly quantities of faculty hoops (and loving each second of it). And who is aware of? Perhaps a few of these guys who starred on campuses will flip into stars on the subsequent degree, too.
The commissioner is on the podium …
Reed Sheppard | 6-3 guard | Freshman | Kentucky
There was severe consideration of taking UConn’s Stephon Fort right here, as a result of he’s a defensive menace and Atlanta wants that, too, however the Hawks must encompass star level guard Trae Younger with some 3-point capturing. Sheppard, the nationwide freshman of the 12 months, immediately addresses that difficulty. He led the SEC and ranked fifth nationally in true capturing share (.699) and his 3-point share (.521) would’ve led Division I by a large margin if he certified, which he oddly didn’t regardless of trying six 3s per recreation. Don’t be fooled by the very fact John Calipari someway didn’t begin Sheppard. He impacted successful greater than anybody on that loaded roster, averaging 17.2 factors, 6.2 assists, 5.7 rebounds and three.4 steals per 40 minutes. — Kyle Tucker
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Stephon Fort | 6-6 wing | Freshman | Connecticut
No want to fret about match, as a result of the Wizards arguably have the worst roster scenario within the league and simply want to gather expertise. Fort, at 6-6 with a 6-9 wingspan, was probably the greatest perimeter defenders within the nation as a 19-year-old freshman. On the very least, he’ll be extraordinarily helpful (suppose the anti-Jordan Poole) on that finish. He’s not an excessively explosive athlete, and I don’t purchase that he can ever be a lead guard. But when he can repair his shot mechanics — Fort made solely 27 % of his 3s for the Huskies — and grow to be a real 3-and-D man, then the upside right here is greater than another school participant on this draft class. — Brian Bennett
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Rob Dillingham | 6-3 guard | freshman | Kentucky
Passing on Connecticut middle Donovan Clingan — who, for my cash, is the perfect school participant popping out this cycle — wasn’t straightforward, however the match simply isn’t superior with Houston, which already has Alperen Sengun and a glut of different frontcourt items. As a substitute, give me Dillingham, possibly the perfect pure scorer in school hoops this season. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 15.2 factors per recreation, second-most on the nation’s No. 7 offense, whereas draining 79.6 % of his free throws and 44.4 % of his 3s. Is Dillingham able to being an every-game starter at his measurement, or is he destined to fill the Lou Williams microwave bench scorer position? Both approach, he’s probably the most dynamic guard popping out of faculty, and somebody who ought to stick within the league for a very long time. — Brendan Marks
Donovan Clingan | 7-2 middle | Sophomore | Connecticut
Right here had been the perfect 4 defenses at limiting opponents on the rim, per Synergy: Minnesota, Boston, Oklahoma Metropolis and Denver. Right here had been the perfect 4 defenses within the NBA: Minnesota, OKC, Boston and Denver. San Antonio must get higher on each ends of the ground, however drafting Clingan can be a possibility to be elite defensively and convey again the dual towers to the Spurs. Think about making an attempt to attain within the paint with each Clingan and Victor Wembanyama defending the basket. Clingan appears like one of many surest issues on this draft. Offensively, Connecticut bought him prepared for the NBA utilizing him as a facilitator on the perimeter. He’s snug discovering cutters and initiating dribble handoffs, and he’s an environment friendly finisher across the basket. It’s inside motive that he might finally be capable of knock down open 3s. Defensively, he was the perfect rim protector in school basketball. It wasn’t simply his shot-blocking both; he made it troublesome to finish passes within the paint. The dual towers strategy has labored in Minnesota, and nobody is aware of tips on how to coach it higher than Gregg Popovich. — CJ Moore
Dalton Knecht | 6-6 wing | Senior | Tennessee
This was the simplest name to date. The Pistons must encompass their younger backcourt — Cade Cunningham and Jaden — with some capturing. And Knecht fills it up. Detroit wants athletic wings, and Knecht matches that invoice, too. The Pistons, who’re without end within the lottery, ranked twenty sixth out of 30 NBA groups in 3-point share and twenty seventh in 3-point makes an attempt final season, a distinctly unmodern basketball group. Drafting Knecht can be a step in the suitable course, because the 6-foot-6 wing averaged 21.7 factors, shot 39.7 % from 3 and carried the Vols to simply their second Elite Eight look in program historical past final season. He scored 30-plus eight instances and 25-plus 13 instances, extremely placing up even higher numbers at Tennessee than he did the 12 months earlier than at Northern Colorado. Knecht is the reigning SEC Participant of the 12 months, a consensus All-American and unofficially the most important bucket on this draft. – Tucker
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Devin Carter | 6-3 guard | Senior | Windfall
Charlotte has a good nucleus going with LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller on the perimeter and Nick Richards and Mark Williams up entrance. However the Hornets want backcourt depth — and any individual to lock down opposing guards, which has not precisely been Ball’s calling card. Carter is an ideal match right here as a tough-nosed defender (he averaged practically three steals + blocks per recreation final season, in addition to nearly 9 rebounds as a 6-3 guard) who emerged as a high-volume shooter for Windfall as a junior. His 37.7 % mark from 3 was far and away the perfect of his profession, and if that’s actual and never only a small sample-size outlier, then he’ll have an extended professional profession similar to his dad, Anthony, who was a 13-year NBA vet. — Bennett
Cody Williams | 6-8 wing | Freshman | Colorado
Williams, the youthful brother of Oklahoma Metropolis wing Jalen Williams, is precisely the type of trendy, multifaceted wing that every one NBA groups are trying to find … or, a minimum of he’s in concept. The positives: Williams is 6-foot-8 with a 7-1 wingspan, athleticism for days, robust defensive instincts and depth and a propensity for slashing from the wing. The negatives: consistency, clearly — Williams, due to damage and lingering malaise, solely had three 20-point video games all season — and questions surrounding his shot and creation talents. Williams created for different gamers to some extent this season, with eight video games of 3-plus assists, however can he generate his personal appears? And can his 3-point effectivity (41.5 %, however only one.7 makes an attempt per recreation) carry over at the next clip? The Blazers might want to let Williams play by his errors to reply these questions, however for a franchise nonetheless very a lot in expertise acquisition mode, the upside right here is immense. — Marks
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Isaiah Collier was the top-ranked recruit within the Class of 2023 however had an up-and-down freshman season at USC. (John Reed / USA At present)
8. San Antonio Spurs
Isaiah Collier | 6-5 guard | Freshman | USC
Collier was as soon as thought of a chance to be the No. 1 decide, and a disappointing freshman season at USC damage his inventory. However context issues. USC was a carnival. His measurement/athleticism profile resembles some guards who’ve been big successes within the NBA. The warning flags are his capturing, turnovers and protection. However a more in-depth look suggests he truly had a reasonably good statistical season for a freshman level guard.
Right here’s some per-game and superior stats: 16.3 ppg, 4.3 apg, 30.9 help fee, 21.1 turnover fee, 49.7 free-throw fee, 33.8 % on 3s, 54.3 % on 2s
Now the freshman numbers from a one-and-done guard who is similar top: 16.6 ppg, 4.3 apg, 34.8 help fee, 24.0 turnover fee, 53.0 free-throw fee, 32.5 % on 3s, 50.9 % on 2s.
The second set of numbers belongs to five-time all-star John Wall throughout his one season at Kentucky. When wholesome, Wall was an elite NBA level guard solely lacking a 3-point shot, and I feel there’s some hope for Collier to develop his jumper. Collier’s small pattern of catch-and-shoot numbers was strong and taking some robust pictures lowered his percentages. His mixture of measurement, athleticism and ability could be the perfect for any level guard on this draft. The Spurs would like to pair an elite level guard with Wemby. — Moore
Zach Edey | 7-4 middle | Senior | Purdue
He doubtless received’t go wherever close to this excessive within the precise draft. However possibly he ought to? The Grizzlies want an influence participant at middle to change into a postseason contender. With Clingan off the board, and after taking an extended take a look at Baylor’s Yves Missi and Dayton’s DaRon Holmes II, I’m rolling with the two-time nationwide participant of the 12 months. Given his complete domination and sheer measurement, it’s truly type of wild how few folks consider in Edey as a professional. The 7-foot-4, 285-pound behemoth averaged 25.2 factors, 12.2 boards and a pair of.2 blocks in main the Boilermakers to the nationwide championship recreation final season. He attracts an obscene variety of fouls and is a profession 71 % free-throw shooter. And when you love Clingan as a professional prospect, Edey went for 37 and 10 of their title-game — Tucker
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Jared McCain | 6-3 guard | Freshman | Duke
You possibly can normally rely on Danny Ainge taking the perfect participant out there on draft night time — and doubtless swinging a number of trades. One of the best remaining school prospect on the board is McCain, who proved at Duke he’s an elite shooter who’s particularly lethal on transition 3s. Although his measurement and athleticism don’t wow you, he confirmed a variety of toughness as an excellent rebounder and satisfactory defender for the Blue Devils. He’s stronger than you suppose, and he’s received in every single place he’s gone. Plus, his TikTok-friendly character and excessive character will make him a fan favourite. Even when he solely tops out as the subsequent Seth Curry, that’s nonetheless a invaluable participant to have on any group, particularly on this draft. — Bennett
Ja’Kobe Walter | 6-5 wing | Freshman | Baylor
Who is aware of what the Bulls will do that offseason? DeMar DeRozan’s a free agent, Zach LaVine is (someway) nonetheless on the roster, and there’s a basic dearth of expertise and course. So, let’s go together with a participant who A) ought to have a job whatever the group’s different strikes, and B) is younger sufficient to change into a future constructing block. Walter was one of the productive freshmen in school hoops, main Baylor in scoring as a 19-year-old. Walter’s 28-point breakout in his first school recreation, a neutral-court win over Auburn, set the tone for him the remainder of the season. His 3-point effectivity was up and down, however the mechanics and willingness to tug up are there; we’re betting on Walter ironing out a few of his inefficiencies on the subsequent degree. Between that, his athletic 6-foot-5 body, and his basic scoring instincts, Walter can contribute as a rookie whereas bridging the hole to a brand new period in Chicago. — Marks
12. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder
Kyle Filipowski | 7-0 massive | Sophomore | Duke
The Thunder had been plus-21 with Chet Holmgren on the ground within the Dallas sequence and bought outscored by 21 with him on the bench. Jaylin Williams is a strong backup and low-cost, however Filipowski may doubtlessly be a taller improve who may additionally play in lineups alongside Holmgren and match OKC’s five-out offense. The Thunder quit extra second-chance factors than anybody within the NBA, and Filipowski would conceivably assistance on the glass. He’s additionally one of the expert bigs on this class. Normally somebody this tall who can dribble, shoot and move and is strong defensively has an excellent probability at making it within the NBA. — Moore
Tristan da Silva | 6-9 ahead | Senior | Colorado
The Kings must house the ground round level guard De’Aaron Fox and middle Domantas Sabonis, particularly in the event that they lose Malik Monk this summer time, and a 6-9 ahead who made 118 of 299 3-pointers (39.5 %) over the past two seasons at Colorado will surely assist. The 23-year-old da Silva averaged 16 factors, 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals final season. He’d be a pleasant complement to (and maybe eventual alternative for) Harrison Barnes. Should you watched da Silva on this 12 months’s NCAA Match, it might be straightforward to like this decide. In three video games, he averaged 18 factors, shot 60 % from the sphere and made 9 of 16 3s. He has all of the makings of an NBA rotational participant. — Tucker
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Baylor Scheierman averaged 18.5 factors, 9.0 rebounds and three.9 assists whereas capturing 38.1 % on 3s for Creighton final season. (Gregory Fisher / USA At present)
14. Portland Path Blazers
Baylor Scheierman | 6-7 wing | Senior | Creighton
Rip Metropolis is flush with younger guards (Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons, Shaedon Sharpe, et al) and though they chose Cody Williams a couple of picks early on this train, taking a swing on one other wing looks like the suitable transfer right here. Scheierman is an impressive shooter who made 39 % of his 3s in school at excessive quantity. He’s not only a floor-spacer, although; he’s a legit ball-mover, a key trait wanted to mix in with these high-usage guards. He’s additionally a surprisingly good rebounder, and whereas he could also be challenged to hold on protection towards higher athletes, Scheierman is a mature, dependable, tough-nosed position participant for a group that may use extra of these. — Bennett
Tyler Kolek | 6-3 guard | Senior | Marquette
Between #HeatCulture and Miami’s participant growth system, it takes a selected kind of individual to reach South Florida — like, say, one whose school group was picked to complete ninth in its convention two years in the past, and whose solely response was: “F— ’em.” Um, yeah, that power will play in Miami — and so will the one that spoke it into existence, Tyler Kolek. At Marquette this season, Kolek led the nation in assists per recreation (7.7) whereas capturing 38.8 % from 3. He’s additionally a strong, artful defender for his measurement. Like Jaime Jaquez Jr., Miami’s final first-rounder, Kolek is older (23), has performed tons of basketball, and is the kind of ready-made contributor who can assist the Warmth rebound from an early postseason exit. Tyler Herro and firm will nonetheless have the ball of their fingers a lot, however Kolek is a perfect set-up man for the varied abilities on this roster, whereas additionally being an affordable future piece for a group with potential tax points. — Marks
Terrence Shannon Jr. | 6-6 wing | Senior | Illinois
Shannon is the type of expertise that the 76ers ought to be after. Their offense wants some juice and a few youth off the bench. Shannon was the best perimeter scorer in school basketball, averaging 23 factors and occurring a heater in March. He had a seven-game stretch when he averaged 30.3 factors per recreation. He has elite burst and that ought to translate to the NBA. After watching Tobias Harris go scoreless within the elimination recreation towards the Knicks, it ought to be apparent to Philly that it wants a wing scorer keen to take a shot. — Moore
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DaRon Holmes II | 6-10 ahead | Junior | Dayton
The Lakers may have a call to make right here. There’s some buzz in regards to the Suns taking LeBron James’ son, Bronny, at No. 22. If that’s the case, you nearly actually have to tug the set off right here to maintain your famous person completely satisfied — even when it’s in any other case preposterous to take a man who averaged 4.8 factors and a pair of.8 rebounds in a single season of faculty simply outdoors the lottery. There’s additionally the likelihood L.A. trades all the way down to take Bronny in a extra practical spot. Or trades the decide as a part of a deal to get a win-now participant for LeBron. Since these are all unknowns, I’m simply taking probably the most intriguing prospect left on the board right here, and that’s Holmes, a 6-foot-10 All-American who shot 39 % from 3 and was Atlantic 10 Defensive Participant of the 12 months. He’s a super-versatile massive who averaged 20.4 factors, 8.5 boards, 2.6 assists and a pair of.1 blocks final season. — Tucker
Carlton “Bub” Carrington | 6-5 guard | Freshman | Pittsburgh
It’s no secret what the promising Magic desperately want: capturing, particularly with Gary Harris’ expiring contract. It’s one thing the group doubtless will tackle by trades or veteran free brokers, however why not additionally take a shot on the upside of one of many youngest gamers within the draft? Carrington, who doesn’t flip 19 till subsequent month, confirmed flashes of significant scoring and passing capacity as a freshman, particularly late within the season (he had 23 factors within the regular-season finale towards NC State and 24 within the ACC event semis towards UNC). He made solely 32.2 % of his 3s however took practically greater than six per recreation and has a mechanically sound stroke. I’d wager that the shot develops. Add him to current draftees Jett Howard and Caleb Houston and hope a minimum of one in all them hits. — Bennett
Ryan Dunn | 6-8 wing | Sophomore | Virginia
Not solely did the Raptors have the league’s fifth-worst defensive score this season, however they desperately want a rangy ahead to alleviate a number of the stress on Scottie Barnes. Dunn checks each packing containers, even when he received’t present a lot (any?) elevate offensively. At 6-foot-8 with a 7-1 wingspan, Dunn has the dimensions and athleticism to protect a number of positions and would kind a formidable tandem subsequent to Barnes. He was the one high-major participant this season to common higher than two blocks (2.3) and one steal (1.3) per recreation, and he posted 9 video games with 5 or extra “shares.” Offensively, he’s principally a zero — strong in transition and ending close to the rim, and … that’s it — however the Raptors can afford to be affected person on that finish whereas nonetheless reaping the moment advantages of Dunn as a stopper. — Marks
Yves Missi | 7-0 massive | Freshman | Baylor
The Cavs may use a backup middle given 33-year-old Tristan Thompson was nonetheless getting minutes this season. Missi is an enormous upside play right here. He made the Massive 12 all-league defensive group and began to flash potential as a playmaking middle the second half of the season, placing the ball on the ground and utilizing his pace to get round bigs from the highest of the important thing. His position within the NBA may simply be as a rim curler, and he bought loads of pick-and-roll reps enjoying for the Bears. However it’s additionally doable he’s greater than that and will flip right into a starting-caliber middle. Disgrace on my colleagues for letting the Cavs get such a steal right here! — Moore
Kel’el Ware | 7-0 massive | Sophomore | Indiana
With beginning middle Jonas Valanciunas anticipated to maneuver on this summer time through free company, the Pelicans want a brand new massive man, and ideally one who doesn’t clog the paint as a lot as Valanciunas when Zion Williamson is on the ground. Ware makes a ton of sense right here. The previous top-10 recruit adopted a strong freshman season at Oregon with a terrific sophomore 12 months at Indiana, averaging 15.9 factors, 9.9 boards and 1.9 blocks whereas teasing some severe stretchability. The 7-footer sank 17 of 40 3s (42.5 %) for the Hoosiers. He measured (7-foot-4 1/2 wingspan) and examined very effectively on the mix and figures to be a viable possibility for any group needing a middle. — Tucker
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Jamal Shead was the nationwide defensive participant of the 12 months and the Massive 12 participant of the 12 months final season. (Stacy Revere / Getty Photos)
22. Phoenix Suns
Jamal Shead | 6-1 guard | Senior | Houston
Yeah, he’s small, and he barely reached 30 % on 3s the previous two seasons. Who cares? This was arguably the perfect chief and nearly inarguably the perfect defensive guard in school basketball, who would possibly effectively have dragged his group to the Remaining 4 if he didn’t get damage within the NCAA Match. Shead — who, no shock, shined within the mix scrimmages regardless of not being one hundred pc — is a winner, interval. He’s going to play within the league for a very long time. I would like him on my group. — Bennett
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Johnny Furphy | 6-9 wing | Freshman | Kansas
Will the Bucks maintain this decide? Debatable. Giannis Antetokounmpo is in his prime, and a mid-20s rookie choice — particularly given our college-only pool — is just fairly going to assist a lot. However the Bucks, who completed eleventh within the league in 3-point share, may most likely use some extra capturing: each to create house for the Greek Freak, in addition to to restrict the burden on a 34-year-old Damian Lillard. Furphy is precisely the type of low-usage, high-efficiency wing who matches across the Bucks’ current core. Plus, contemplating he’s one of many youngest gamers within the draft — he doesn’t flip 20 till December — Milwaukee can rely on him stretching the ground round Antetokounmpo for the foreseeable future. Furphy doesn’t flip the ball over, improved as a rebounder in only one season at Kansas and hit 35.2 % from 3 regardless of barely enjoying the primary two months of final season. Get him on Antetokounmpo’s bulking plan, and in a 12 months or two, Milwaukee might have an actual weapon. — Marks
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24. New York Knicks
Cam Spencer | 6-4 guard | Senior | Connecticut
This may be seen as a attain, however Spencer matches the Knicks completely. He has the type of edge to him that Knicks followers would love. He additionally simply makes pictures and wins. Spencer had the best offensive score in school basketball and made 44 % of his 3s for the champs. He has a loopy work ethic, spending extra time than anybody within the nation watching movie and dealing on his recreation. He’s going to discover a option to make it within the NBA. — Moore
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25. New York Knicks
Jaylon Tyson | 6-7 wing | Senior | California
The Knicks haven’t drafted within the first spherical since 2020 and now they’ve back-to-back first-round picks this 12 months, however there’s a variety of buzz about their want to commerce one or each to maintain the window open after a 50-win season and second-round playoff look. Whoever finally makes this decide, the pickings are beginning to get mighty skinny. Tyson, a 6-foot-7 wing scorer who performed at Texas, Texas Tech and Cal the final three seasons, is without doubt one of the few actually intriguing prospects left on the board. He was All-Pac-12 with the Bears after averaging 19.6 factors, 6.8 rebounds and three.5 assists final season. He hit 38 % of his 3s on 246 makes an attempt the final two years at Texas Tech and Cal. He has the instruments to change into a contributor within the league. — Tucker
26. Washington Wizards
Kyshawn George | 6-8 wing | Freshman | Miami
I can’t say I keep in mind many Kyshawn George moments from final season, as he averaged lower than eight factors a recreation for a foul Hurricanes group. However he’s a rangy wing who shot over 40 % from 3 as a freshman, so there’s actually some potential right here. The Swiss native will doubtless spend a variety of time early on within the G League, however the Wizards don’t have to fret about speeding growth proper now and may afford a flier right here. — Bennett
27. Minnesota Timberwolves
Harrison Ingram | 6-8 wing | Junior | North Carolina
Solely eight Timberwolves gamers averaged a minimum of 10 minutes per recreation this postseason, and all however one — ahead Kyle Anderson — are slated to be again. So with this decide, why not a possible Anderson alternative? Ingram is reduce from the identical fabric as Slo Mo — aka, not an athletic freak — however he’s bought a 7-foot wingspan, can play a number of positions and has a comparatively excessive flooring. The previous McDonald’s All-American averaged 12.2 factors, 8.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per recreation this season at North Carolina, whereas capturing 38.5 % from 3 (even with a nagging wrist damage). Ingram can most likely play the three subsequent to Gobert and Cities in a super-sized lineup, however he can slide as much as the 4 in a pinch, and even doubtlessly function a small-ball 5. Once more, the athletic limitations are a factor, however getting somebody this late within the draft who can rebound, shoot, defend a number of positions and deal with it a bit of nonetheless counts as a win. — Marks
28. Denver Nuggets
Oso Ighodaro | 6-11 massive | Senior | Marquette
I end by getting to select two of my favourite school gamers back-to-back. The Nuggets want a backup middle and so they may land one right here with some similarities to Nikola Jokic. Marquette coach Shaka Good even consulted the Nuggets a pair years in the past when he was making an attempt to determine the easiest way to make the most of Ighodaro, some extent middle with terrific imaginative and prescient and a love for organising teammates. When Jokic went to the bench, Ighodaro may do some comparable issues in two-man video games. He’s most likely a greater match defensively as an influence ahead, so he may conceivably share the ground with Jokic and backup Aaron Gordon as effectively. — Moore
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29. Utah Jazz
Justin Edwards | 6-8 wing | Freshman | Kentucky
As a result of why not, proper? Should you’re choosing twenty ninth in a college-only draft, you’re taking a flier regardless of who you select. So why not roll the cube on a 6-8 one-and-done who was the No. 3 recruit within the 2023 class? Some preseason mock drafts final fall (together with ours) had Edwards going No. 1. The lefty’s lone season at Kentucky didn’t go as deliberate, as his early on-court struggles despatched him spiraling mentally. However Edwards deserves a variety of credit score for preventing by that to change into a invaluable contributor by March. Over the ultimate 10 video games of the common season, when Kentucky surged into competition for the SEC title and locked up a No. 3 seed within the NCAA Match, Edwards averaged 11.6 factors, shot 61.5 % from the sphere and sank 16 of 29 3s (55.2 %). That included a tantalizing 28-point efficiency towards Alabama wherein Edwards hit all 10 of his pictures. — Tucker
30. Boston Celtics
PJ Corridor | 6-10 massive | Senior | Clemson
The Celtics don’t want an entire lot, in fact, however one other massive physique may show helpful, as Kristaps Porzingis stays injury-prone and Al Horford can’t do that without end. Corridor is an undersized 5 who’s not practically the defender even a post-prime Horford is, however he matches Boston’s most popular five-out enjoying type. Although he shot simply 31.5 % on 3s final season, he hit 39.8 % of them as a junior and is snug in a pick-and-pop position. — Bennett
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