For posterity stake, this is the list I attach myself to, as it represents hundreds of hours of breaking down each player, discussing their game with many people in basketball and also having conversations with the players themselves individually.

Even though some of these go beyond the 140 characters of a Twitter post, it is more or less what you can write when each player is drafted to have a concise synopsis of their NBA future.

I've grouped the list into a seven-tier system that gives some relativity to some of the areas where multiple players bunch up as being fairly even.

Tier 1

- An absolute All-Star with Hall of Fame potential

1. John Wall, PG, Kentucky

It is common hyperbole to characterize the first overall pick of any draft as having the potential for once in a generation greatness, but it is genuinely true with John Wall, at least for me.

Combining his athleticism with such a natural set of gifts as a pure point guard make Wall truly a special ballplayer and I have every confidence in the world that he will not only be as great as everyone in NBA circles expects him to be, but even better than that.

He not only has remarkable court vision, but he also has ESP court vision, which is the ability to see things on the floor before they even happen and then exploit them.

We are already in a Golden Age of point guards, but Wall has the ability to one day be considered the absolute best amongst them in terms of the all-time discussion, something we discussed in Chicago.

Tier 2

- Ten-year starters with occasional All-Star potential

2. DeMarcus Cousins, C, Kentucky

DeMarcus Cousins doesn?t have the HOF upside of UK teammate John Wall, but he is as likely to end up in the top percentile amongst his positional peers with his combination of huge size and skill. His unique character and potential weight problem are troubling, but that is merely what separates Cousins from Wall and it doesn't put him behind anybody else.

The dynamic of his rookie situation is a more important determinant for his future success than with other any other player in this class (possibly even in the past decade), but I expect him to be a productive beast of a big regardless.

3. Derrick Favors, PF, Georgia Tech

The ability of Favors to score in the low post translates to being elite on the NBA level, as does his athleticism. His shotblocking will translate to the NBA and the question of whether or not he can foster a killer instinct will be a huge factor on whether he is a nice 16 and 8 kind of player, or a dominant 20, 10 and 3.

4. Evan Turner, SG, Ohio State

Turner's skill and feel for the game are both excellent, but his capacity to work on his body to get as athletic and strong as All-Stars will be what potentially separates him because he doesn't have the physical gifts to get anywhere he wants on the floor right now.

His ability to play multiple positions is certainly a huge positive, especially to go big with him at the point guard slot.

Ultimately, I don't see All-Star games in his future and it is an uneasy feeling to have even if he is so safe.

Tier 3

- Probable starters, but likely the fourth or fifth best player on their team

5. Wes Johnson, SF, Syracuse

Regardless of whether or not he has enough all-around ability to become an All-Star (I don't believe he does), it is immediately apparent how well Johnson?s game (shooting, length, athleticism) will be effective in the NBA. He is more of a system scorer rather than a true dominant scorer that will impose his will in any situation.

6. Al-Farouq Aminu, SF, Wake Forest

All the talent in the world, but he mentally is not there now and doesn't look like he ever will have that type of inner strength of mind that is needed to be great. With that said, he can fairly easily cruise to become an efficient inside/outside 15 points per night scorer and that's good production if he is indeed your fourth or fifth best player.

7. Ed Davis, PF, North Carolina

Ed Davis wasn't used to maximum benefit by Roy Williams, who had him primarily as a back to the basket power forward. If he is in an offensive system that lets him be a face-up four and be a primary pick and pop / pick and roll player, he will develop successfully.

8. Luke Babbitt, F, Nevada

Babbitt has a great combination of strength, agility and skill that he utilizes to be one of the best pure scorers in this draft. He creates separation well and at the very least will be a niche scorer. Defensively, he presents issues and will need to increase his work ethic and lateral quickness otherwise he is a liability.

9. Patrick Patterson, F, Kentucky I always thought of Patterson as a pure, albeit slightly undersized, power forward until his junior season when he showed some skills to play a little small forward. His continued development is promising and his natural toughness will make him a definite contributor. There are enough systems where position is largely irrelevant offensively and I don't doubt he will be capable of defending.

Tier 4

- Borderline starters, but almost certainly rotation contributors

10. Greg Monroe, C, Georgetown

Monroe's NBA future is less about upside than it is about the very good chance of him becoming a serviceable center for the next 10+ seasons. His offensive future is as a cutter and in the pick and roll, along with his infamous passing ability. Monroe also must improve his capacity to defend the post because right now he will get killed by even marginally talented players.

11. Paul George, SF, Fresno State

He doesn't have enough pure ability to be a lead wing, but next to a ball-dominant player on the other side, he is a perfect spot-up shooter with good size and athleticism. George doesn't have enough skill with the dribble to consistently beat his man and his shooting can be streaky, but he has a good natural feel and imagination as a playmaker.

12. Cole Aldrich, C, Kansas

Cole Aldrich doesn't project to be an All-Star of course, but he has a strong chance of being a top-15 center and at worst a valuable rotation big. He is a good shotblocker, but his inability to really lift will send his block rate quickly downward from where he was at Kansas. Aldrich is more functionally athletic, however, than some give him credit for.

13. Xavier Henry, SG, Kansas

Henry is polished with a high character and enough growth potential to become one of the best spot-up shooting guards in the NBA. His inability to beat his man off the dribble does limit what he will be capable of doing in the NBA, but he is smooth and effective getting into the paint when curling around a screen or after a shot fake.

14. Daniel Orton, C, Kentucky

The very definition of a high risk project since he has injury concerns and a stark resume, without even an impressive per minute statistical breakdown. He of course has great size, good hands and promising natural skills. His touch around the bucket and agility is something that is all too rare for players with his measurable.

15. Dominique Jones, SG, USF

Jones is one of my favorite players in the draft, who plays the game with very good intelligence. Jones is one of the better passer in the draft and is especially effective at drawing help defenders to setup a dish when he drives into the pain. Unlike so many other players in this draft, Jones is able to get into the paint at will. He has enough size to play a little bit at each guard position, but his ideal situation is as a change of pace, scoring point guard.

16. Ekpe Udoh, PF, Baylor

Udoh will instantly bring excellent defense and rebounding, but how he develops offensively will determine whether he's a specialist or a solid starter in the NBA. He has more offensive potential than some might expect, even though he is an older prospect. Udoh has a natural feel for the game and great anticipatory abilities even if sometimes his skills can't keep up. Undeniably, Udoh is shorter than he ideally would be but he uses his length extremely well.

17. Terrico White, G, Ole Miss

White is a springy shooting guard who can handle the ball really well and has a generally strong all-around game. His shooting numbers don't indicated pureness, but his fundamental translate well to the NBA and he clearly has the capability to develop into an athletic knock-down shooter. White also will attack the rim with strength and explosion. He plays with a ton of confidence and had he stayed at Ole Miss for his junior season, I could have seen him make an Evan Turner-like jump.

18. Damion James, SF, Texas

A consummate pro who uses his physicality very well as a 'power' small forward. He will be a good two-way player, particularly if his perimeter shot evolves into a dependable option.

Tier 5

- The booms and the busts; enough ability to be 10-year starters but just as likely glued to the bench

19. Gordon Hayward, SF, Butler

Hayward is a great playmaker off the dribble and very well may be a productive, multi-dimensional offensive player, but he seems to be one of those all or nothing cases. He needs to either become great and a high usage player, or he will end up languishing in no man's land where he is unable to make a real contribution. The biggest determining factor is how much more he can mature physically.

20. Avery Bradley, SG, Texas

Because the NBA is becoming increasingly point guard dominant, a defender in the 90 percentile like Avery Bradley who can also hit perimeter jumpers is a tremendously prized commodity. He lacks the extra lift needed to explode to the rim when he gets into the paint, which will force him to rely upon his mid-range jumper where he has nice elevation. Bradley is an outstanding spot-up shooter with smooth rise and he is capable of playing consistently suffocating defense against opposing ballhandlers.

21. Eric Bledsoe, PG, Kentucky

Bledsoe proved he is capable of playing off the ball, but his production in transition and overall lack of control with the dribble makes the claims that he can be an effecting starting point guard difficult to get completely behind. He can become a good shooter, but is mechanically flawed and his perimeter attempts lack lift and are too much of a set shot.

22. Hassan Whiteside, C, Marshall

Whiteside is extremely raw in his basketball develop and even more raw in terms of his physicality. His length and natural touch around the bucket offensively, as well as his instincts as a shotblocker make him a prospect worth taking a calculated risk upon. While it is obvious he hasn't been playing the game very long, his outside looks advanced and he has some skills of a guard.

23. Willie Warren, PG, Oklahoma

Warren was my favorite prospect that nearly declared in 2009 before staying in school, but his regression was disappointing. He showed some softness mentally and physically where you are forced to doubt his capacity to be a lead guy, which is kind of what he would have to become in order to be effective. Otherwise, he slips into a type of Nate Robinson category where you only really feel comfortable using him when faced with a deficit and he might explode offensively to get you back into the game. While he absolutely need to improve several core mental aspects of his game, we need to see if he is capable of getting his old lift back. A classic high reward case, provided he's in the 20s or lower.

Tier 6

- One or two may sneak in as starters, but most will be reliable members of the rotation

24. James Anderson, SG, Oklahoma State

Anderson was a DIY wing player in college, but his role will be substantially downgraded in the NBA into a spot-up shooter. He has a good combination of size and athleticism, with a quick trigger on his perimeter shot. Anderson isn't a playmaker, but he moves well without the ball and should finish up the work of others with good efficiency.

25. Devin Ebanks, SF, West Virginia

Ebanks certainly improved from his freshman season, but he needed to show more in order to give scouts a little more optimism to go off of. He is a scrappy, hard-working player with excellent athleticism and the ability to be a slasher extraordinaire. Whether or not he can figure out his jumper will be the difference between 7th man and 12th man status for Ebanks.

26. Gani Lawal, PF, Georgia Tech

The majority of his offense comes in the post, where he might have a little more success since he won't have sloppy guard play and constant double teams. He has very good strength and toughness, but fairly low on skill and low on athleticism even though he does have a good motor.

27. Quincy Pondexter, SF, Washington

Pondexter is a clever scorer with good size for a small forward and is a better ISO scorer than he is as a spot-up wing. He has good shake with the dribble as the primary offensive weapon, but how he is able to impact the game when he is a secondary piece needs to be determined. He has improved his shooting since his freshman season with the Huskies, but is clearly not proficient in that area.

28. Jordan Crawford, SG, Xavier

Crawford is one of the most dynamic ISO scorers in this draft and should translate that ability to the NBA under its current roles in every third or fourth game off the bench. If he ever is able to transition into a point guard, he will become a truly dangerous player.

29. Elliot Williams, SG, Memphis

Williams is a scrappy combo guard that we so commonly saw in the mid to late 90s. His perimeter shot is a little playground looking, but he undoubtedly can get into the paint and do the Marbury escalator ride up towards the bucket to finish layups. Williams will need the ball in his hands with high frequency to be effective, so he will primarily be used as second unit, change of pace offense.

30. Nemanja Bjelica, SF, Red Star Belgrade

Bjelica is my favorite European player in this draft since Jan Vesely and Donatas Motiejunas decided to withdraw. He has a good combination of size and ability as he is highly skilled for a 6'10" player. Bjelica has a pure dribble and a strong jumper. He has the versatility to be either the screener or the ball handler in pick situations.

31. Tibor Pleiss, C, Brose Baskets

Pleiss is my second favorite European player, a huge 7'1" with a nice little jumper and soft touch around the bucket. He isn't especially athletic, but he does move fairly well for his size and I like his game in general.

32. Stanley Robinson, SF, Connecticut

Robinson is one of the better pure athletes in the draft, but he is completely ill-equipped to be anything more than a Tony Allen type of player off the bench. He lacks secondary moves when defenders take away his first idea with the dribble and is a little soft all-around unless it is as the rim. He has a nice stroke with his jumper where he can develop into a reliable mid-range shooter.

33. Larry Sanders, PF, VCU

The ultimate junkyard dog type of player in this draft, but it is also a niche where a lot of teams have a need. He dirties up the game and will win the 50/50 game with his hustle. Sanders will have very little contributions to make offensively, but his speed on the open floor is good and does have decent touch within short range.

34. Kevin Seraphin, PF, Cholet

Seraphin is a big body post player with good agility despite his size. He sets a monster screen and has some specific skills to be an excellent NBA player, but the fear is that he might be at his ceiling already.

35. Solomon Alabi, C, Florida State

Alabi is still new to the game and it shows in how he remains fairly uncoordinated. He is a strong finisher when he gets some space, but his offense in the NBA will be almost strictly in mopping up offensive boards and on cuts. He will need to make his money on the defensive end where he uses his length to be a shotblocker.

Tier 7

- A mixture of bigger risks and players with ceilings as 10th men

36. Charles Garcia, PF, Seattle

Garcia has enough natural gifts to be a good NBA player due to his athleticism and skill-set in comparison to his size. He is clearly a project and probably will never 'get it', but he represents the kind of 2nd round upside that you may as well take a chance on to see if he might somehow stick.

37. Lance Stephenson, SG, Cincinnati

In terms of basketball development, Stephenson would have been much better off with one more season in the Big East, but he's here now and we have to go off reality. Stephenson is potentially a high usage wing player, but there really aren't many opportunities for someone like him to develop that on the NBA level since he is currently far away from warranting it. He has deep range on his perimeter shot and more importantly, he possesses the ability to create separation off the dribble in ISOs, a skill nearly every team needs to acquire.

38. Mikhail Torrance, PG, Alabama

Torrance is a tall point guard with great ability to lose his man in the halfcourt off the dribble. He is not super athletic and is unable to really elevate to the rim, but he is crafty and uses his height and build to his advantage.

39. Darington Hobson, SF, New Mexico

Hobson is a lefty spot-up shooter who moves well without the ball, but is reliant on others for scoring opportunities. He is fairly smooth with the dribble when given space, but that will be predicated on a shot fake and defenders doing a blow-by than any type of natural ability to make plays.

40. Craig Brackins, PF, Iowa State

Brackins is very much a below the rim player with average instincts for the game. He has good touch on his shot and is capable of having occasional explosive scoring nights. He is a pick and pop/roll player offensively and didn't do much in terms of transition at Iowa State though he has a good motor and can run the floor a little bit.

41. Armon Johnson, PG, Nevada

Johnson is a slightly bigger point guard who can finish in the lane well using his body by drawing contract, but is an average perimeter shooter.

42. Derrick Caracter, PF, UTEP

Caracter will be on his last chance before even arriving in the NBA, but he is an absolute monster to guard in the post. He is a big boy and plays even bigger while possessing strong athleticism, a soft touch and great hands.

43. Greivis Vasquez, PG, Maryland

This year's Swiss Army Knife that may not find a real role for himself unless he is drafted by a particular team that plans on using him in a particular role.

44. Artsiom Parakhouski, C, Radford Parakhouski has good foot speed and runs the floor well for how big he is, but his numbers reflect how much bigger he is than his competition. He has a smooth shot and will undoubtedly clear space, but he is unlikely to do much more than that.

45. Miroslav Raduljica, C, FMP Zeleznik

Raduljica is a big seven footer with great strength and quick feet. He is a bruiser, but these types of players were a more popular trend about six years ago and haven't had as much success lately.

46. Jarvis Varnado, PF, Mississippi State

Some players make it in the NBA on one single skill and Varnado will do so as well as a shotblocker. He is a great locker room guy and will absolutely be able to defend the NBA's inside/outside power forwards. His offensive contributions will be limited, but he should at least be able to finish here and there at the rim.

47. Brian Zoubek, C, Duke

Zoubek sets a very mean screen and utilizes his size to supreme effectiveness. He is active and plays very physically. Zoubek is not without some agility, though he is certainly a lumberer.

48. Sherron Collins, PG, Kansas

Built like a rock, Collins has a future in the NBA strictly as a backup or a third string point guard who will manage the game offensively and play nuisance defense against smaller points.

49. Ryan Richards, PF, Gran Canaria

Richards is completely unproven, but he has good skill for a player his size. He is a bit reminiscent of Michael Beasley in terms of his style on the floor.

50. Hamady N'Diaye, C, Rutgers

N'Diaye is rough around the edges and won't contribute much offensively, but he sets a good screen and finishes well in space. His main area of contribution will be defensively where he is a good shotblocker, though he must improve his on-ball defense in the post.

51. Manny Harris, SG, Michigan

Harris has a good handle for a shooting guard, but his inability to be a strong perimeter shooter makes it tough to project success for him on the NBA level. Any wing that has really made it in the NBA either dominates in college or is specialized and it is difficult to see the latter for Harris.

52. Jerome Jordan, C, Tulsa

Jordan's improvement was gradual and moderate, but he absolutely has improved at Tulsa. His offensive production in the post is strong and has a smooth game overall. It is difficult not to look at the guy without thinking of Patrick O'Bryant, but giving him some D-League minutes and a sense of fostering could possibly bring him along for third string center status.

53. Sylven Landesberg, SG, Virginia

Landesberg doesn't do anything great and looks to me like he'll have more success overseas. I could see him in the Triangle, or on a team with a wing that dominates the ball with some mild success.

54. Tiny Gallon, PF, Oklahoma

Gallon is a unique talent as a guard trapped in the body of a big. He has a lot of pure skill, but it is difficult to envision him putting it together well enough to make a meaningful contribution in the NBA.

55. Paulo Prestes, C, CB Murcia

Another huge center from Europe who has put up excellent production in the post. He builds off of his wide frame, good agility and nice touch near the bucket.

56. Dexter Pittman, C, Texas

Pittman has excellent low post moves, but his inability to elevate or get length inhibits what he is capable of finishing. He is a good kid and at least will take up space on both ends of the floor.

57. Tyren Johnson, SF, Louisiana-Lafayette

Johnson is a late bloomer with a solid offensive game, but struggles with bouts of inconsistency.

58. Samardo Samuels, PF, Louisville

Samuels is nowhere near ready for the NBA, but he could be worth a D-League investment because he has good ability and his production may improve merely by changing the way he is used. He spent far too much time in the post and he works better in a Boris Diaw type of role offensively.

59. Dwayne Collins, PF, Miami

In terms of being the toughest guy on the floor, Collins typically wins that battle and will be strong to the rim whether on offense or defense.

60. Omar Samhan PF St. Mary's

Ending on a light note, Samhan is an obviously crafty and scrappy scorer in the paint, but he plays the game as if his feet are glued to the wood. I am willing to take any bet offering that he announces more NBA games than he plays in and I mean that as a compliment.

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Chris Reina is the executive editor of RealGM. Follow him on Twitter at @CR_Reina.