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Paolo Banchero, C, Duke Banchero is an elite prospect with very few holes in his game … There’s very little he’s not capable of on a basketball court, especially on the offensive end. (via nbadraft.net) |
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Chet Holmgren, C, Gonzaga One of the rarest of players to come along in years … His combination of shooting, passing, shot blocking and speed and agility along with feel for the game is truly special. (via nbadraft.net) |
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Wiry 6’10 combo / stretch four with long arms that allow him to shoot over defenders and be effective at all three levels … Among the best pull-up jump shooters in the country, particularly from beyond the arc and just inside the arc .Has the length and size to elevate above most defenders and knock down jumpers whenever he gets to his spot …. Active, relentless defender with disruptive wingspan and good lateral quickness (via nbadraft.net) |
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Jaden Ivey, G, Purdue An aggressive explosive, 6’4 200 lb combo guard with solid length (wingspan rumored to be somewhere in the 6’7-6’9 range) and a strong frame that should allow him to match up well on the perimeter … Very quick-twitched, Ivey is a premier athlete in the 2022 draft class who runs the floor exceptionally well given his outstanding burst and speed, and has the explosive leaping ability off of one or two feet to play above the rim with ease (via nbadraft.net) |
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Jalen Duren, PF, Memphis A physically gifted, highly touted 6’11 250 big man prospect with powerful leaping ability and the mobility teams look for in a modern C in todays NBA … Is very long (7’5 wingspan) and covers massive ground on the court on both ends, with rare agility and lateral quickness for a prospect of his size (via nbadraft.net) |
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An incredibly athletic wing who ranked as the top prospect in the 2022 recruiting class before reclassifying into the 2021 class and enrolling at Kentucky in January … An elite run/jump athlete with very good strength to play through contact and play physical (via nbadraft.net) |
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Keegan Murray, F, Iowa A 6’8 225 frontcourt player with the frame, length, and mobility to play minutes all along the frontcourt in the NBA, especially as he fills out his frame … Agile; moves well laterally and has pretty decent leaping skills too, gets off the floor quickly off one or 2 feet … A smooth frontcourt player with the ability to move better than many similarly sized players, making him a big mismatch offensively at the college level with some translatable skills to the pros (via nbadraft.net) |
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A.J. Griffin, Jr., SG, Duke New Orleans Pelicans from L.A. Lakers Prototypical size for an NBA wing at 6-6, 220 pounds and a 7-foot wingspan … Great potential as a shooter … Prolific/Dangerous three point shooter, shot 45.4% from range showing a “pure shooting stroke” … Has excellent rotation on his shot … Stays down and in position to go up for a jumper off the catch (via nbadraft.net) |
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6’7 wing with tremendous size, maturity, explosiveness and scoring skills that should help him make a quick transition to the next level … Elite spot-up shooter who can flourish in a lesser role early in his career before making strides to stardom later on (via nbadraft.net) |
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A 6’5 190 SG/SF with the athleticism and wiry strong frame that project solidly for an NBA swingman…Runs the court hard and plays with an aggressive, confident mindset that bodes well looking at his potential on both ends at the NBA level…Nice transition player who is tough to contain when he has a head of steam on his way to the basket, being effective at both creating contact to draw fouls (via nbadraft.net) |
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Dyson Daniels, GF, NBA G League Ignite Daniels was the most impressive draft-eligible player on this year’s G League Ignite as the program’s first-ever international recruit coming over from Australia. A 6’8, 200-pound wing with a 6’11 wingspan, Daniels is the consummate role player who will earn playing time with his defense and add offensive value with his passing and ball handling. (via sbnation.com) |
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Tari Eason, F, LSU Oklahoma City Thunder from L.A. Clippers Versatile, athletic forward that can play either forward spot and can guard up to three positions at the next level … A standout on the defensive end … Can really be disruptive defensively by blocking shots (1.1 /game this season) and grabbing steals (1.9/game) … Excellent anticipation and reflexes to make steals … Instinctual player that can wreak havoc in passing lanes … Natural scorer putting up 17 ppg in just 24 minutes per game (via nbadraft.net) |
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Mark Williams, C, Duke Developing center, rim runner, rim protector with tremendous size and intriguing athleticism … The seven-footer would register the fifth-longest wingspan among NBA centers if his reported 7’7 wingspan is true … One of the most athletic centers at the college level … He uses this length and size masterfully on the defensive end, altering almost every shot at the rim and blocking nearly three shots per game (2.9 blocks in just 24 mpg) (via nbadraft.net) |
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Malaki Branham, GF, Ohio State An athletic three-level scorer who can create points on his own and off the ball … Good body control on drives in the lane … Shot 41% from the perimeter on nearly three attempts per game and his 83% FT suggests that his shooting success should continue at the next level with solid mechanics and a great shooting stroke … Excellent cutter with good court vision on and off the ball … Great ball-handler and finisher at the rim (70% at the rim) (via nbadraft.net) |
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Jeremy Sochan, SG, Baylor Charlotte Hornets from New Orleans The less heralded freshman Baylor forward, Sochan has flown up draft boards in recent weeks because of his rare physical traits and perceived versatility and upside … Perfect length and build for the modern forward, with the agility and verticality to cover every position … Can be utilized as a defensive chess piece, swarming smaller guards or using his long arms as a useful weak side rim protector (via nbadraft.net) |
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Good sized point with excellent shooting and scoring ability … Can play either guard spot. Excels as a scorer playing off the ball where he can get open by running off screens and using defenders’ momentum against them to get to his one and two dribble pull-ups (via nbadraft.net) |
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Ochai Agbaji, SF, Kansas Houston Rockets from Brooklyn Agbaji had already established himself as the consensus top senior on NBA draft boards even before he powered Kansas to the national championship and earned Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors. A 6’5, 215 pound wing with a 6’10 wingspan, Agbaji was always an NBA-caliber athlete, and this past season he fully blossomed as a shooter. (via sbnation.com) |
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Jaden Hardy, SG, NBA G League Ignite A highly touted recruit who chose to play with the G League Ignite instead of going to college … Technically sound shooter who can score at all three levels … Finishes through contact at an elite level at the rim and really knows how to create space for himself on the perimeter … Can drive to either side and finish with either hand around the rim … His slashing ability is the biggest strength of his offensive game (via nbadraft.net) |
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MarJon Beauchamp, SG, NBA G League Ignite 6’6 wing … Good length for position … Good athleticism and can finish above the rim when attacking … Good scoring instincts with the ball. Solid ability to create using crossovers and spins to get separation. Can shoot off the catch or dribble/on the move and can hit shots from anywhere on the floor. (via nbadraft.net) |
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Nikola Jovic, F, KK Mega Bemax (Serbia) San Antonio Spurs from Toronto Jovic is a 6’10 Serbian forward who is the latest potential first round pick for Mega Basket, the same club that once produced Nikola Jokic. Jovic stamped himself as a likely first rounder with an impressive showing in the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup, where he averaged 18.1 points per game and hit 36.4 percent of his threes. Jovic is a dynamic offensive prospect thanks to his combination of size, shooting, and creativity. (via sbnation.com) |
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Kendall Brown, G, Baylor Brown pairs excellent size with top shelf athleticism, helping make him a destructive force running in transition … Perhaps the most explosive player available for this year’s draft. Elite level athlete … Is crafty around the rim, and makes layups and dunks from contorted angles … Shot an excellent 78% around the rim, and has a knack for punishing smaller defenders … Talented athlete with high potential tied to his youth … Can beat defenders with a combination of dribble moves and pace (via nbadraft.net) |
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Ousmane Dieng, SG, New Zealand (New Zealand) Memphis Grizzlies from Utah Dieng is a 6’10 wing from France who re-established himself as a first round lock by coming on strong for the NBL’s New Zealand Breakers in the second half of the season. Dieng’s ability to play on the perimeter at his size is what makes him so intriguing. He can handle the ball, run secondary pick-and-roll actions, and started to show his shooting potential late by hitting 13 of his last 32 three-pointers (40.6 percent) in his last seven games to close the season. (via sbnation.com) |
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Leonard Miller, F, Brooklyn Nets from Philadelphia Miller was largely off the radar as a 2022 draft prospect before a breakout performance at the Nike Hoops Summit turned him into one the most intriguing lottery tickets in this class. Miller is a pure upside swing as a 6’11 forward comfortable playing with the ball in his hands on the perimeter. The Canadian is a confident shooter who reportedly hit 40 percent of his threes during his prep school year at Fort Erie International Academy in Ontario (via sbnation.com) |
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A 6’10, 220-pound forward, Baldwin built his reputation as an elite shooter at the high school level. He can be a major catch-and-shoot threat and does most of his damage on spot-ups or one-dribble pull-ups. His size also allows him to compete defensively, and he’s shown enough off-ball awareness to make some impact on that end. (via sbnation.com) |
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E.J. Liddell, PF, Ohio State San Antonio Spurs from Boston A 6’7, 240 pound forward with a 7-foot wingspan, Liddell has the length, strength, and improving skill level to develop into a quality NBA four. He made major strides as a shooter every season with the Buckeyes, and hit 37.4 percent of his threes on 123 attempts this year. He also looked a little quicker laterally on the defensive end while doubling his block rate (8.5 percent this season) from his sophomore to junior years. A player like Grant Williams serves as a good model for what Liddell can become if the shooting improvement he showed as a junior at OSU is for real. (via sbnation.com) |
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Williams was one of the biggest mid-major stars in college basketball this year as a junior, and now has the NBA’s full attention as a possible late first round pick. A 6’6 guard with a massive 7’2 wingspan, Williams is a skilled pick-and-roll playmaker who also hit 40 percent of his threes on 106 attempts. Williams enters this draft as a small school standout without the hype of most first round prospects, but his skill set should translate nicely into the league if he can prove he can hang athletically. (via sbnation.com) |
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A lightning quick guard who improved dramatically throughout his freshman season at Tennessee … Creates a ton of space for himself on the drive with a lightning fast first step and great speed when he gets downhill … Very good mid range shooter and implements a runner well to compensate for his lack of finishing ability at the rim … Became much more confident in his 3-point jumper as the season went on, which brought the most out of him as a slasher and playmaker as well. (via nbadraft.net) |
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Blake Wesley, SG, Notre Dame NBA athlete with a great deal of upside left to develop … Shows the ability to break pressure and handle the ball as a lead guard … Explosive finisher and shows excellent speed to convert fast break dunks and a great first step to get by defenders off the dribble … Fiery competitor … Good ISO player with his ability to handle and a quick burst to get by defenders on the perimeter (via nbadraft.net) |
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Walker Kessler, C, Auburn Statistically speaking, Kessler was the best defensive big in college basketball putting up ridiculous block numbers as the backbone of a very good Auburn team. He is a good athlete for his size, has been extremely efficient around the basket, and has also flashed some potential to eventually shoot the three. (via si.com) |
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Keon Ellis, F, Alabama Oklahoma City Thunder from Phoenix Ellis put together an underappreciated year in a supporting role at Alabama, turning himself into a reliable 3-and-D wing who turns in heavy effort on both ends of the floor. He’s not especially big for a wing, and he’s also quite slender, which will be a problem for some teams, but he’s physical in spite of that and has the type of wiry strength that should play up. He’s already 22, so the upside isn’t crazy, but Ellis clearly knows how to play and has the right type of skillset to help a team off the bench pretty quickly. (via si.com) |
Hannes Steinbach has questions regarding his fit in the modern NBA, but could thrive if he ends up with a team set up to maximize what he does offensive while minimizing his defensive efficiencies.
By: Zachary Cohen - Jun 11, 2026