{"id":11440,"date":"2023-01-27T10:54:14","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T10:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/brandon-miller-pushing-amen-and-ausar-thompson-for-no-3-pick\/"},"modified":"2023-01-27T10:54:14","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T10:54:14","slug":"brandon-miller-pushing-amen-and-ausar-thompson-for-no-3-pick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/brandon-miller-pushing-amen-and-ausar-thompson-for-no-3-pick\/","title":{"rendered":"Brandon Miller pushing Amen and Ausar Thompson for No. 3 pick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/D6M4Eqaw9d19MhyS41D8_w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/3baaae90f7e4c3e541b5b2157be9cd51\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, and San Antonio Spurs have put themselves in the best position to land either <b>Victor Wembanyama <\/b>or<b> Scoot Henderson<\/b>, the projected top two picks of the draft.<\/p>\n<p>But what happens to the teams that don\u2019t land the first or second pick?<\/p>\n<p>To better project where all the top prospects currently stand, we compiled nine mock drafts from ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, NBADraft.net, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Yahoo, Basketball News, and USA TODAY\u2019s For The Win.<\/p>\n<p>Then, HoopsHype gathered thoughts from multiple NBA executives for their insight on the projected first-round picks for the third edition of the aggregate mock draft to find the answer.<\/p>\n<p><i>NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not our own opinion. For example, if a player was the first pick on a publication\u2019s mock draft, he received 60 points. If a player was second, he received 59 points, and so on. We then tabulated the total number of points for each player\u2019s consensus ranking.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>HoopsHype\u2019s <\/i><i>Alberto de Roa<\/i><i> contributed research to this report. <\/i><\/p>\n<p>1. Victor Wembanyama<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/h4UwChzYvpoV2sR6htb1kQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/9234a90ce642e363e2149ed5be52bb5c\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/h4UwChzYvpoV2sR6htb1kQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/9234a90ce642e363e2149ed5be52bb5c\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Dean Mouhtaropoulos-Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Boulogne-Levallois: Big, International, 7-2)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 1 (-)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 1 (ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, NBADraft.net, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Yahoo, Basketball News, For The Win)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 1<\/p>\n<p><b>Victor Wembanyama<\/b> remains the unanimous No. 1 overall pick in all nine mock drafts polled at the start of 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Hall of Famer<b> Magic Johnson <\/b>praised Wembanyama, calling him \u201cthe best player in the world\u201d in a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MagicJohnson\/status\/1616229704679436288\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:tweet\" class=\"link \">tweet<\/a> after meeting the projected No. 1 pick in Paris.<\/p>\n<p>How good is Wembanyama? He and <b>LeBron James<\/b> are the two most hyped prospects, according to several NBA evaluators.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWho was a better prospect?\u201d one of the NBA executives asked. \u201cWhen you talk about LeBron, if you have the type of body that allows you to do what you do against anyone, that\u2019s an advantage. Victor can get his shot over anyone, which is an advantage, but there\u2019s a lack of physicality. LeBron could bully you and get to the rim, and his passing and playmaking were at a whole other level. I don\u2019t think Victor\u2019s on that level of a prospect, but I think he\u2019s the next best thing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"link caas-button collapse-button\" aria-label=\"\" title=\"\" data-ylk=\"elm:readmore;slk:Story continues\">Story continues<\/button><\/p>\n<p>2. Scoot Henderson<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 629px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/HofH6gLJE7mr8XnQb4QTlg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYyOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/cda87feb2ed2f2bd24489eeecda5a7f3\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/HofH6gLJE7mr8XnQb4QTlg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYyOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/cda87feb2ed2f2bd24489eeecda5a7f3\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Steve Marcus-Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Ignite: Guard, G League, 6-2)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 2 (-)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 2 (ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, NBADraft.net, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Yahoo, Basketball News, For The Win)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 2<\/p>\n<p><b>Scoot Henderson<\/b> \u2013 who recently became a trending topic on Twitter for his most iconic <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nbagleague\/status\/1610446654796173324\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:poster dunk\" class=\"link \">poster dunk<\/a> against the Birmingham Squadron \u2013 remains the unanimous No. 2 overall pick.<\/p>\n<p>In most other draft classes, Henderson \u2013 who\u2019s drawn comparisons to <b>Russell Westbrook<\/b>, <b>Derrick Rose<\/b>, <b>John Wall<\/b>, and <b>Donovan Mitchell<\/b> from NBA talent evaluators \u2013 would be the top pick without a generational talent available like Wembanyama.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWembanyama will go No. 1 in the draft, but Scoot may have the better overall career when we look back 15 years from now,\u201d one former NBA executive boldly predicted while chatting with HoopsHype.<\/p>\n<p>[listicle id=1847809]<\/p>\n<p>3. Amen Thompson<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/HZxGF0UjC54jj6bP9U7vrA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/1060135c0b1591221ce22ae144244dbf\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/HZxGF0UjC54jj6bP9U7vrA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/1060135c0b1591221ce22ae144244dbf\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Elite: Wing, Overtime, 6-6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 3 (-)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 3 (ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Basketball News, For The Win)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 6<\/p>\n<p><b>Amen Thompson<\/b> was the third overall pick in six of the nine mock drafts polled.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAmen and his brother, Ausar, are elite athletes who have the potential to be All-Defensive Team players,\u201d an NBA executive told HoopsHype. \u201cThe jumper has to improve for the Thompson twins to be special.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As the executive noted, Amen is shooting 23.1 percent on threes and 65.5 percent on free throws.<\/p>\n<p>4. Brandon Miller<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/SqUAW1qmQl2E2RYxgpAHdw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/f33850804c77909fb83672b9df15c5fc\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/SqUAW1qmQl2E2RYxgpAHdw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/f33850804c77909fb83672b9df15c5fc\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Alabama: Wing, Freshman, 6-9)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 6 (+2)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 3 (Yahoo, NBADraft.net)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 9<\/p>\n<p><b>Brandon Miller<\/b>, a 20-year-old freshman for Alabama, has vaulted toward the top of the draft as one of the most versatile forwards and knockdown shooters (45.1 percent from three-point range).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMiller is a two-way high-level scoring wing,\u201d an NBA executive told HoopsHype. \u201cHe\u2019s a <b>Paul George<\/b> type of player. What he\u2019s doing as a freshman is impressive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Miller has scored 30 or more points three times against Gonzaga, LSU, and Vanderbilt.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t think Miller\u2019s quite as athletic as George, but I\u2019ve seen footage of those guys back to back, and the comparisons aren\u2019t that far off,\u201d another NBA executive told HoopsHype. \u201cIt\u2019s clear that Brandon\u2019s definitely watched some of Paul\u2019s game. I think he may go third. Brandon\u2019s a two-way player who can shoot the s*** out of it, and his handle is developing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Now, there\u2019s become a debate amongst several NBA executives about whether Miller should leapfrog the Thompson twins on their draft boards.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you\u2019ve got a guy like Miller, it\u2019s tough for me because I don\u2019t care what your skill set is \u2013 if I\u2019ve got a guy who\u2019s a knockdown shooter who makes threes in a variety of ways, it\u2019d be tough for me to pass that up for two guys that can hit the broad side of a barn, no matter how talented the Thompson twins are in other regards,\u201d a third NBA executive told HoopsHype. \u201cIt wouldn\u2019t shock me if there are some teams that would consider Brandon at No. 2.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>5. Ausar Thompson<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/AzpX5ZHwml8RSHyj9lR8EA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/fffd66010c85e62509d7d5053ce395d3\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/AzpX5ZHwml8RSHyj9lR8EA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/fffd66010c85e62509d7d5053ce395d3\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Elite: Wing, Overtime, 6-6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 5 (-)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 4 (Bleacher Report, Basketball News)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 15<\/p>\n<p><b>Ausar Thompson<\/b> is shooting 32 percent on threes and 66.7 percent on free throws, slightly better than his brother, Amen.<\/p>\n<p>In each aggregate mock draft, both Thompson twins have remained Top 5 picks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe difference between the Thompson twins isn\u2019t as different as Keegan and <b>Kris Murray<\/b>,\u201d as one NBA executive explained. \u201cI think both of them are capable of playmaking. I\u2019m not quite buying either of them as point guards, but I think they\u2019re both capable of being secondary ball handlers. They can defend multiple positions because of their frame and athleticism. Both of their handles are pretty good. The shooting is the piece, and that\u2019s the thing. Shooting is so important today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>6. Cameron Whitmore<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 640px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/MGsqUNzBPIm.ItjILROPZw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/e23f86e26243290700337ebbca73fe15\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/MGsqUNzBPIm.ItjILROPZw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/e23f86e26243290700337ebbca73fe15\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Villanova: Wing, Freshman, 6-6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 9 (+3)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 4 (The Athletic)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 14<\/p>\n<p>Villanova\u2019s <b>Cam Whitmore<\/b> has an NBA-ready physique and game that drew comparisons to a young <b>Clarence Weatherspoon<\/b> from multiple NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCam is a big-time athlete and grown a** man,\u201d an NBA executive told HoopsHype. \u201cHe\u2019s not playing with a lot of help, but he has a chance to be a high-level two-way player.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Whitmore projects to land somewhere between No. 5-10 picks in the draft. One NBA coach who saw Whitmore on film told HoopsHype the freshman star could go as high as third overall due to his physical traits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think Whitmore is a guy you start talking about after the Thompson twins,\u201d another NBA executive said. \u201cHe\u2019s probably a better shooter than the Thompson twins. Defensively, I think the twins are better, and they have better handles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>7. Nick Smith<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 685px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:71%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/F9.ZwyEZUFpHTeAM_.uGSw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY4NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/da8e1fcc6251ad60623c551b3e28f347\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/F9.ZwyEZUFpHTeAM_.uGSw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY4NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/da8e1fcc6251ad60623c551b3e28f347\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Arkansas: Guard, Freshman, 6-5)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 4 (-3)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 4 (ESPN, CBS Sports)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 11<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas freshman <b>Nick Smith<\/b>, who\u2019s been out with a knee injury since Dec. 17, was projected as the third overall pick coming into the college basketball season but has seen his stock slip slightly since.<\/p>\n<p>Before his injury, Smith showed flashes of potential, creating for himself, getting into the lane and finishing around the rim, and knocking down catch-and-shoot threes.<\/p>\n<p>When asked for Smith\u2019s potential player comparisons, the two names that NBA executives mentioned were <b>Malik Monk <\/b>and three-time Sixth Man of the Year<b> Jamal Crawford<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>8. Keyonte George<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/rUbh6dMclHbMtpKLyBJOHQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/4b428fce7d692951e79b31a42c7e8900\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/rUbh6dMclHbMtpKLyBJOHQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/4b428fce7d692951e79b31a42c7e8900\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Baylor: Guard, Freshman, 6-4)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 7 (-1)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 4 (For The Win)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 16<\/p>\n<p>For the second straight aggregate mock draft update, Baylor freshman<b> Keyonte George<\/b> has remained a top-10 pick.<\/p>\n<p>George is a streaky shooter who projects as an all-around combo guard with good rebounding ability for his position.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGeorge has improved defensively,\u201d an NBA executive told HoopsHype. \u201cI think he\u2019s more of a scorer than he is a shooter, but he\u2019s a solid shooter. He\u2019s like <b>Cam Thomas<\/b> in that regard, but he\u2019s a better defender. He can get to his spots. I think he can be a good sixth man in the NBA. At first, he reminded me of <b>Eric Gordon<\/b> a little bit, and maybe he can play that kind of a role in the league.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>9. Anthony Black<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 685px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:71%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/uVWkNj83IJV2RH0uwuGSvQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY4NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/c36fddd29114120d76e2681f737f2c19\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/uVWkNj83IJV2RH0uwuGSvQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY4NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/c36fddd29114120d76e2681f737f2c19\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Arkansas: Guard, Freshman, 6-7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 11 (+2)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 3 (Sports Illustrated)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 15<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas freshman <b>Anthony Black<\/b> has drawn comparisons to a young and healthy <b>Shaun Livingston<\/b> from NBA talent evaluators thanks to his frame.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBlack is a good athlete who\u2019s thick and strong,\u201d an NBA executive told HoopsHype. \u201cHe can finish well around the rim. His jump shot is really the thing he needs to improve. Defensively, he\u2019s solid. He rebounds well for a guard. There\u2019s a lot to like about him. He\u2019s definitely in the top 10. He\u2019ll probably be battling with the Thompson twins. There\u2019s just a movement for players with size, playmaking, and athleticism who can defend. He\u2019s got a lot of boxes he checks off. He\u2019s not the sexiest player, but he almost reminds me of the <b>Tyrese Haliburton<\/b> situation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe biggest question about Black is his shooting,\u201d another executive explained. \u201cYou have similar issues with the Thompson twins. The reason you put the Thompson twins over him is they\u2019re better defenders. I think they\u2019re equal, if not more talented passers. I believe in Black\u2019s shot more. The Thompson twins are obviously better athletes. People will start having a conversation about Black around the No. 4-6 pick range. Would I put him that high? No, but that\u2019s where you\u2019ll start to have the conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>10. Cason Wallace<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 640px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/LYkIxUoBax6omV_i0OG.Rg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/37867e8eede3b6261ce00d6942a11687\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/LYkIxUoBax6omV_i0OG.Rg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/37867e8eede3b6261ce00d6942a11687\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Kentucky: Guard, Freshman, 6-4)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 8 (-2)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 7 (The Athletic, For The Win)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 18<\/p>\n<p>Kentucky\u2019s floor general <b>Cason Wallace<\/b> ranks sixth in the SEC in steals per game (1.9) and has shot the ball efficiently from the field (46.2 percent) and downtown (39.6 percent). Despite those shooting splits, Wallace needs to improve at the foul line, where he\u2019s shooting an underwhelming 60 percent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWallace has some toughness that I like,\u201d an NBA executive told HoopsHype. \u201cThe coaching staff loves him. I just don\u2019t think he\u2019s got enough in his game offensively to really tread water. I\u2019m not sure he\u2019s a good enough passer to affect winning like <b>Marcus Smart<\/b>. I think he\u2019s a good player, but I\u2019m not madly in love with him. <b>Anthony Black<\/b> is ahead of him for me, and it\u2019s not close.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>11. Jarace Walker<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 592px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:62%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wyDeoqrW8SpddP_NukTgXQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU5Mg--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/2466186988c77ad611c50ed480ff11b3\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wyDeoqrW8SpddP_NukTgXQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU5Mg--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/2466186988c77ad611c50ed480ff11b3\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Houston: Big, Freshman, 6-8)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 10 (-1)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 5 (Sports Illustrated)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 22<\/p>\n<p>According to Sports-Reference, <b>Jarace Walker<\/b> ranks ninth among all NCAA men\u2019s basketball in defensive rating (82.6). Houston\u2019s freshman forward has an NBA-ready physique and intrigues NBA executives with his versatility across the board.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJarace Walker can create his own shot, and he\u2019s a pretty good shooter,\u201d one NBA executive told HoopsHype. \u201cHe rebounds. He\u2019s more of a four. Everyone\u2019s looking for a four like Walker, that <b>Paul Millsap<\/b> type of four. He\u2019s not that level of a rebounder, but he\u2019s kind of along those lines.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>12. Gradey Dick<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 717px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/7DH6rYgmLzjeSA8e4egOxA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcxNw--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/9a5849a6954cfbe9274e52aa322af55b\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/7DH6rYgmLzjeSA8e4egOxA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcxNw--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/9a5849a6954cfbe9274e52aa322af55b\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Kansas: Wing, Freshman, 6-7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 17 (+5)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 5 (NBADraft.net)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 17<\/p>\n<p><b>Gradey Dick<\/b> moved into the lottery for the first time in the aggregate mock draft. The Kentucky freshman has intrigued NBA talent evaluators with his size (6-foot-8), ball handling ability and three-point shooting (43.7 percent).<\/p>\n<p>13. GG Jackson<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 640px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Zr1pvkNAP2bjHz3uCVmnnQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/a475517bccfb4f7fc6dead44f40227d2\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Zr1pvkNAP2bjHz3uCVmnnQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/a475517bccfb4f7fc6dead44f40227d2\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(South Carolina: Big, Freshman, 6-10)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 14 (+1)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 10 (Basketball News)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 16<\/p>\n<p><b>Gregory \u201cGG\u201d Jackson <\/b>was considered the top prospect in the class of 2023 before reclassifying to play in college a year early.<\/p>\n<p>The 18-year-old freshman is one of the most intriguing prospects in the eyes of NBA executives. He won\u2019t turn 19 until December and has upside as a scoring forward who can create his shot and occasionally hit an NBA three-pointer.<\/p>\n<p>14. Jett Howard<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 771px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:80%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/d7N7cry2DzJAXFRj0kqLhg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc3MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/1321fd6a7c4aae672f208e90ba41f176\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/d7N7cry2DzJAXFRj0kqLhg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc3MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/1321fd6a7c4aae672f208e90ba41f176\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Michigan: Guard, Freshman, 6-8)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 23 (+9)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 9 (Bleacher Report)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 19<\/p>\n<p>After leaping 71 spots in the previous mock draft, Michigan\u2019s <b>Jett Howard<\/b> continues his rise in the aggregate mock draft by claiming the final lottery spot.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJett is a shooter with good size,\u201d an NBA executive told HoopsHype. \u201cHe\u2019s a guy who could make sense at the tail end of the lottery. He reminds me of <b>Cam Johnson<\/b>. If you\u2019re a shooter with size and you know how to play, that goes a long way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jett, the son of Fab Five legend and 19-year NBA veteran <b>Juwan Howard<\/b>, ranks second in the Big Ten in three-point percentage (.382).<\/p>\n<p>15. Kel&#8217;el Ware<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 640px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/6kyIu89CRkT8IYcxSYaeAg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/2ae424770af6b4ac8692b22a74379de9\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/6kyIu89CRkT8IYcxSYaeAg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/2ae424770af6b4ac8692b22a74379de9\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Soobum Im-Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Oregon: Big, Freshman, 7-0)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 12 (-3)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 12 (Basketball News)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 30<\/p>\n<p>Oregon freshman center <b>Kel\u2019el Ware<\/b> has fallen just outside the lottery for the time in the aggregate mock draft.<\/p>\n<p>Despite playing only 19.1 minutes per game, Ware ranks seventh in the Pac-12 in blocks per game (1.4), and his ability to stretch the floor beyond the arc (.308 three-point percentage) intrigues NBA talent evaluators.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWare reminds me of <b>Willie Cauley-Stein<\/b> with three-point shooting ability,\u201d an NBA executive told HoopsHype.<\/p>\n<p>16. Kris Murray<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/AJPmVxcJIysa8UGJkfiX_g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/37ca510074406b7d4f17f25bb37ab6f4\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/AJPmVxcJIysa8UGJkfiX_g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/37ca510074406b7d4f17f25bb37ab6f4\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Iowa: Wing, Junior, 6-8)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 19 (+3)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 7 (NBADraft.net)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 34<\/p>\n<p><b>Kris Murray<\/b> won\u2019t go as high in this year\u2019s draft as his brother Keegan did last year, but he\u2019s incrementally moved up from near the 20 range to a potential back end of the lottery candidate.<\/p>\n<p>Murray projects as a pick-and-pop forward who can stretch the defense beyond the arc, where he ranks third in the Big Ten Conference in three-point percentage (.376).<\/p>\n<p>17. Dariq Whitehead<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 712px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/tq8p6X3oSustupZxsL5kew--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcxMg--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/5b91a0d422f4f8e6f76b35450139274f\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/tq8p6X3oSustupZxsL5kew--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcxMg--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/5b91a0d422f4f8e6f76b35450139274f\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Duke: Wing, Freshman, 6-6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 13 (-4)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 10 (The Athletic)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>After beginning the year projected fifth overall, Duke freshman <b>Dariq Whitehead<\/b> has fallen out of the lottery after suffering his second injury this season.<\/p>\n<p>During the preseason, Whitehead suffered a fracture in his right foot that required surgery and forced him to miss the first two weeks of the season. Then, against Virginia Tech, he landed awkwardly as fans feared the worst before coach <b>Jon Scheyer<\/b> labeled the injury as a strain.<\/p>\n<p>At 6-foot-7 and 220 pounds, Whitehead\u2019s physique leads some NBA execs to believe he can be a good defender at the next level, but his stock has taken a hit as he\u2019s been unable to stay on the court, and develop any rhythm during his freshman season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhitehead reminds me of <b>Lance Stephenson<\/b> without the passing ability,\u201d one NBA executive told HoopsHype. \u201cHe\u2019s almost like <b>Dwayne Bacon<\/b>, but a better passer. He\u2019s somewhere in between those two guys, in my opinion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>18. Rayan Rupert<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1FxP5YdcYJTLkkaUOtwv8w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/a8a2a097fe42d162ceec1dd2ff6e4024\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1FxP5YdcYJTLkkaUOtwv8w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/a8a2a097fe42d162ceec1dd2ff6e4024\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Phil Walter-Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(New Zealand Breakers: Wing, International, 6-6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 18 (-)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 9 (NBADraft.net)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>The Nets, Knicks, Jazz, Bulls, Pelicans, Spurs, and Raptors were among the teams in attendance to watch <b>Rayan Rupert<\/b> play in Brisbane, Australia recently, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OlgunUluc\/status\/1618547038979002369\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:per Olgun Uluc\" class=\"link \">per Olgun Uluc<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Each team got a close-up of Rupert\u2019s freakish 7-foot-3 wingspan. His on-ball defense and ability to knock down spot-up threes have captured the attention of executives around the league.<\/p>\n<p>19. Terquavion Smith<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 624px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:65%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/BrNIIicaljmCgH4XHWRMZA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYyNA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/6841441696bb4c0dcda1b10d9808c6eb\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/BrNIIicaljmCgH4XHWRMZA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYyNA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/6841441696bb4c0dcda1b10d9808c6eb\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>David Banks-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(NC State: Guard, Sophomore, 6-4)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 15 (-4)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 15 (Yahoo)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 32<\/p>\n<p>NC State\u2019s <b>Terquavion Smith<\/b> is the only sophomore to crack the first 20 picks and currently leads the ACC in scoring at 18.6 points per game.<\/p>\n<p>The most noticeable difference in Smith\u2019s game this season is his improved playmaking ability, as his assist total has doubled since last season (2.1 to 4.6 assists).<\/p>\n<p>20. Maxwell Lewis<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 638px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EAI3kQfXIuPox_kFUV83KQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/3da981fa97b97beac49d5b6987f4dd57\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EAI3kQfXIuPox_kFUV83KQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/3da981fa97b97beac49d5b6987f4dd57\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>James Snook-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Pepperdine: Wing, Sophomore, 6-7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 28 (+8)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 11 (Bleacher Report)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>After leaping 71 spots in the previous mock draft, Pepperdine\u2019s <b>Maxwell Lewis<\/b> continues his rise in the aggregate mock draft with his new Top 20 projection.<\/p>\n<p>Lewis has become one of the top players in the West Coast Conference, ranking second in effective field goal percentage (.580) and third in points per game (18.3).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s a good scorer and athlete with a nice isolation package,\u201d an NBA executive told HoopsHype. \u201cHe\u2019s a pretty good passer. He\u2019s a legitimate NBA athlete who can finish over the rim on his drives. Defensively, he needs some work, and he\u2019s not the most physical guy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>21. Brice Sensabaugh<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/iNecl5ggN96JHjZvhxrlAg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/f54c1c657ec35d71ec40141ba0cd7bac\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/iNecl5ggN96JHjZvhxrlAg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/f54c1c657ec35d71ec40141ba0cd7bac\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Rich Schultz-Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Ohio State: Wing, Freshman, 6-6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 44 (+23)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 14 (The Athletic)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 35<\/p>\n<p><b>Brice Sensabaugh<\/b> was not ranked on the initial aggregate mock draft, rose to 44th by the second edition, and has now vaulted to 21st overall. Sensabaugh has the second-highest jump (up 23 spots) of any player in the first round behind <b>Noah Clowney<\/b>, as you\u2019ll read in a few picks.<\/p>\n<p>So how did he rise so rapidly? He\u2019s been one of the most efficient players in the country, ranking 10th overall in PER (29.5), and is one of the top shooters at a 46.7 percent clip from downtown.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s a little hefty (235 pounds), but he\u2019s a pretty good athlete for his size and knows how to score,\u201d an NBA executive told HoopsHype. \u201cHe struggles more on the defensive end.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>22. Kyle Filipowski<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/sUE3vIR3IGbjYNEYnAAwuQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/2e05994d76b79fc651b5a4953fdea9e6\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/sUE3vIR3IGbjYNEYnAAwuQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/2e05994d76b79fc651b5a4953fdea9e6\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Duke: Big, Freshman, 6-11)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 26 (+4)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 14 (ESPN)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 32<\/p>\n<p>Duke freshman center <b>Kyle Filipowski<\/b> moved up several spots after an impressive stretch from New Year\u2019s Eve through Jan. 23, where he averaged 20.2 points and 11.7 rebounds.<\/p>\n<p>Defensively, he\u2019s been an anchor for Duke leading the ACC in defensive rating (91.1).<\/p>\n<p>23. Dillon Mitchell<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nEnYvUtxgqBzsOwe9SfUog--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/a5001ee36db158fb0936b51cf5663b32\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nEnYvUtxgqBzsOwe9SfUog--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/a5001ee36db158fb0936b51cf5663b32\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Texas: Wing, Freshman, 6-7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 16 (-7)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 8 (Yahoo)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>Texas forward<b> Dillon Mitchell <\/b>has drawn attention with his athleticism, defensive versatility, and motor, ranking fifth in the Big 12 in offensive rebounding percentage (11.4).<\/p>\n<p>24. Leonard Miller<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OQ4MBpPBwa4.ZOjds3K.Sw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/f0a03ae1ca986db1949b0b272361fc80\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OQ4MBpPBwa4.ZOjds3K.Sw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/f0a03ae1ca986db1949b0b272361fc80\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Ethan Miller-Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Ignite: Wing, G League, 6-10)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 24 (-2)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 16 (CBS Sports)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p><b>Leonard Miller <\/b>has solidified himself as a first-round prospect in all three aggregate mock drafts this season after he bypassed last year\u2019s draft.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to develop my defense to a whole other level because the level I can reach on that side of the floor is what\u2019s going to make me a lot of money,\u201d Miller told HoopsHype at the G League Showcase. \u201cIt\u2019s what teams want and need. It\u2019s what I value as well. A lot of people just talk about offense, but on defense, I can really strive on that end.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The versatile forward has shown a good handle for his size and motor. Whether he can improve his three-point shot is the biggest question surrounding his game.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want my name to be spoken in future years to come,\u201d Miller told HoopsHype. \u201cWhen I leave this Earth, I want guys to talk about me forever with what I\u2019ve done on the court. I also want to win championships and enjoy the game as much as I can. I want to have fun every time I play because I love the game so much.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Miller compared his game to former Sixth Man of the Year <b>Lamar Odom<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>25. Jordan Hawkins<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 629px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/mzy0A2e_A9.26cYyedclFw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYyOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/3d223e5fff3b5c01fde983a6d2d20e8a\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/mzy0A2e_A9.26cYyedclFw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYyOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/3d223e5fff3b5c01fde983a6d2d20e8a\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(UConn: Wing, Sophomore, 6-5)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 35 (+10)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 17 (NBADraft.net)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>UConn\u2019s <b>Jordan Hawkins<\/b> has cracked the first round for the first time in the aggregate mock draft.<\/p>\n<p>The sophomore guard has made the most of his opportunity as a full-time starter and become one of the top three-point snipers in the Big East, ranking third in three-point percentage (.396), and can guard on the perimeter, ranking ninth in defensive rating (95.2).<\/p>\n<p>26. Taylor Hendricks<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 550px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:57%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kelSpDJuWGno_9qoT5rC.Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU1MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/7c2e6a5eb021d2daed82842163b6bd97\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kelSpDJuWGno_9qoT5rC.Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU1MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/7c2e6a5eb021d2daed82842163b6bd97\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(UCF: Wing, Freshman, 6-9)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 15 (Sports Illustrated)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p><b>Taylor Hendricks<\/b> was the biggest riser of any player in the aggregate mock draft after moving up 40 spots after showing an ability to stretch the floor beyond the arc (.388), own the boards (7.0 per game), and block shots (1.9 per game) through his first 20 games played.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s similar to <b>GG Jackson<\/b>,\u201d an NBA executive said. \u201cEveryone\u2019s looking for hybrid forwards that can spread the floor and have good size with some defensive versatility, which he has.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>27. Marcus Sasser<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 598px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:62%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1njPq1TTm8RlylFPt8nfkA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU5OA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/ff962a4388f8943dc20c37c043c4dd0f\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1njPq1TTm8RlylFPt8nfkA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU5OA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/ff962a4388f8943dc20c37c043c4dd0f\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Houston: Guard, Senior, 6-2)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 25 (-2)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 25 (The Athletic, CBS Sports, Basketball News)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> 46<\/p>\n<p>Houston\u2019s <b>Marcus Sasser<\/b> is the only senior projected as a first-round pick in every aggregate mock draft this season, partly due to his impact on winning, leading the AAC in win shares (4.5).<\/p>\n<p>The 6-foot-2 combo guard has also caught the attention of executives thanks to his self-creation, shot versatility, and touch.<\/p>\n<p>28. Colby Jones<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 640px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EtUfuqyN9_1LSxALEPrknw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/9c13674e44f5a1e3208e1681e3aa2542\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EtUfuqyN9_1LSxALEPrknw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/9c13674e44f5a1e3208e1681e3aa2542\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Xavier: Guard, Junior, 6-6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 38 (+10)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 22 (Bleacher Report, For The Win)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>After winning the NIT MVP, Xavier\u2019s <b>Colby Jones<\/b> has taken leaps in his game as a three-point shooter (.424 from .292) and playmaker (5.1 assists from 3.2), which have helped him earn a first-round projection for the first time this season.<\/p>\n<p>29. Dereck Lively<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nEytx9ztFelKPjRDCtd9Mg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/fb18d43b7db887ddf6f456579d42b1de\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nEytx9ztFelKPjRDCtd9Mg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/fb18d43b7db887ddf6f456579d42b1de\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Duke: Big, Freshman, 7-1)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 20 (-9)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 21 (CBS Sports, Basketball News)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>Duke\u2019s <b>Dereck Lively<\/b> has seen his stock go from a top-10 pick to a current late first-round projection in a few months.<\/p>\n<p>Lively had his best defensive performance against Miami on Jan. 21 when he grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked five shots. He\u2019ll need more efforts like that to recapture the buzz he had toward the start of the college season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn general, you\u2019ll see Ware and Lively drop,\u201d an NBA executive predicted. \u201cThe value of bigs is questioned around the league. Look at what happened to <b>Walker Kessler<\/b>. He set all kinds of shot-blocking records and ended up in the 20s. I think the general value of bigs has been suppressed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>30. Noah Clowney<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 686px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:71%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/CH1mpWAV3y99jsbmG6hFCQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY4Ng--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/eb13c17bac5a2af9ce7f649ce06857f9\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/CH1mpWAV3y99jsbmG6hFCQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY4Ng--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/eb13c17bac5a2af9ce7f649ce06857f9\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Alabama: Big, Freshman, 6-10)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 10 (NBADraft.net)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>Alabama\u2019s Brandon Miller wasn\u2019t the only forward on the team to move up in the mock draft.<b> Noah Clowney<\/b> moved up 37 spots to grab the final spot in the first round.<\/p>\n<p>Clowney, who turns 19 in July, tantalizes executives with his long-term upside as a mobile big man who can play small-ball center in short stints if needed. Offensively, he does most of his damage around the rim and can finish with either hand and has shown a willingness to take jumpers beyond the arc as he works to improve his range more consistently.<\/p>\n<p>31. Sidy Cissoko<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 759px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:79%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/tWWeKb_K42iS5awIiQrstA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc1OQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/675a70e7a6cdccb0e646d3c7a65bde7c\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/tWWeKb_K42iS5awIiQrstA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc1OQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/675a70e7a6cdccb0e646d3c7a65bde7c\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Ethan Miller-Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Ignite: Wing, G League, 6-7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 24 (-7)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 25 (ESPN, NBADraft.net)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>32. Jalen Wilson<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 675px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:70%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/3kIU9FBsKn3YZCUySYfEXQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY3NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/9b425b466130734ac7299fed75857716\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/3kIU9FBsKn3YZCUySYfEXQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY3NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/9b425b466130734ac7299fed75857716\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Kansas: Big, Junior, 6-8)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 42 (+10)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 23 (NBADraft.net)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>33. Terrence Shannon<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 665px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:69%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/aVgCkq1ZWDxawKziFNMudg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY2NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/9ca0668fe8d8da5a799b50c6a375cf47\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/aVgCkq1ZWDxawKziFNMudg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY2NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/9ca0668fe8d8da5a799b50c6a375cf47\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Illinois: Wing, Senior, 6-6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 37 (+4)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 20 (CBS Sports)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>34. Nikola Djurisic<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 600px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/W4Hio5euFDNNEUGH7hjD9g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/004513247c7e3b91224d6d5e1277f2dd\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/W4Hio5euFDNNEUGH7hjD9g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/004513247c7e3b91224d6d5e1277f2dd\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>bcmegabasket.net<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Mega Basket: Wing, International, 6-8)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 29 (-5)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 28 (ESPN)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>35. Coleman Hawkins<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 689px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:72%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1oNLhH9WQigW1_XgEj3rnw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY4OQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/bca5d101a4bdf3a01d29669fe0fa1711\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/1oNLhH9WQigW1_XgEj3rnw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY4OQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/bca5d101a4bdf3a01d29669fe0fa1711\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Illinois: Big, Junior, 6-10)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 33 (-2)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 29 (NBADraft.net, For The Win)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>36. Julian Strawther<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 638px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wIheBEksiJdFaDD.3iRx8g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/489e9f142ce4781acc90ca9c4f85923e\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wIheBEksiJdFaDD.3iRx8g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/489e9f142ce4781acc90ca9c4f85923e\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>James Snook-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Gonzaga: Guard, Junior, 6-7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 30 (-6)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 28 (CBS Sports, NBADraft.net)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>37. Ricky Council<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kN_dgJ8doer2saui6vyJLg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/f7a3069278719fb4b19e39fa9daa7118\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kN_dgJ8doer2saui6vyJLg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/f7a3069278719fb4b19e39fa9daa7118\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Arkansas: Guard, Junior, 6-6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 41 (+4)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 24 (NBADraft.net)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>38. Jaime Jaquez<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/di7oUWnCOFNeNhg4C0OvKg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/28eeaefb8a4e8a571148e4751b9f6786\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/di7oUWnCOFNeNhg4C0OvKg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/28eeaefb8a4e8a571148e4751b9f6786\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(UCLA: Wing, Senior, 6-7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 32 (-6)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 29 (ESPN, Sports Illustrated)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>39. DaRon Holmes<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 640px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Fx7Tz5KSraiDcsSrcQSCpQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/64979978297af44507930ced8547a463\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Fx7Tz5KSraiDcsSrcQSCpQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/64979978297af44507930ced8547a463\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Justin Casterline-Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><b>(Dayton: Big, Sophomore, 6-10)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 39 (-)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 21 (NBADraft.net)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>40. Andre Jackson<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 618px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:64%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/v3RcCeeQEo5KWN4PRlJLnw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/bcee65ef7b6a6b7c647bc3bf52a10756\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/v3RcCeeQEo5KWN4PRlJLnw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYxOA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/bcee65ef7b6a6b7c647bc3bf52a10756\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(UConn: Guard, Junior, 6-6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 31 (NBADraft.net)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>41. James Nnaji<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 370px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:39%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wshhKE0E6QkbT2hAMxnD4g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTM3MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/680eb7b329f4b20c57658b05bd2a80d1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wshhKE0E6QkbT2hAMxnD4g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTM3MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/680eb7b329f4b20c57658b05bd2a80d1\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>fcbarcelona.com<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(FC Barcelona: Big, International, 6-10)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 52 (+11)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 21 (ESPN)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>42. Julian Phillips<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/28sD7AjjTF_MyLAppsYfiA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/bb1dc47194468c0058df7c359baa108a\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/28sD7AjjTF_MyLAppsYfiA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/bb1dc47194468c0058df7c359baa108a\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Tennessee: Wing, Freshman, 6-8)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 36 (-6)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 22 (Basketball News)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>43. Emoni Bates<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Om98rhn.TPB15oru8JFrFw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/29284b5fce2d1cbac0b50fe96e5363e0\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Om98rhn.TPB15oru8JFrFw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/29284b5fce2d1cbac0b50fe96e5363e0\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Mitchell Layton-Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Eastern Michigan: Wing, Sophomore, 6-9)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 49 (+6)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 31 (Basketball News)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>44. Reece Beekman<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 640px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/uE1CnMeWpETKOxJT.qSF4g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/05e0ebc75c69cf1f19cb677ffe08cea6\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/uE1CnMeWpETKOxJT.qSF4g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/05e0ebc75c69cf1f19cb677ffe08cea6\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Virginia: Guard, Junior, 6-3)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 55 (+11)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 32 (ESPN)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>45. Adem Bona<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 640px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/LbDvKBwQqX_LW9CAAafYYw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/0e29b7cf3520e9a6dc343deb5cca7801\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/LbDvKBwQqX_LW9CAAafYYw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/0e29b7cf3520e9a6dc343deb5cca7801\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(UCLA: Big, Freshman, 6-10)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 31 (-14)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 29 (CBS Sports)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>46. Keyontae Johnson<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 672px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:70%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/b0B1lKGo__PC3A8_htwo8A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY3Mg--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/184701c9f81ff3b62c2852480faeda80\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/b0B1lKGo__PC3A8_htwo8A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY3Mg--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/184701c9f81ff3b62c2852480faeda80\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Peter Aiken-Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Kansas State: Wing, Senior, 6-6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 34 (Sports Illustrated)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>47. Caleb Love<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 640px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/SRK1jdfiKui1zmvlIL.REA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/24166a79b992bbe4b42b189d19d7cf7e\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/SRK1jdfiKui1zmvlIL.REA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/24166a79b992bbe4b42b189d19d7cf7e\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(North Carolina: Guard, Junior, 6-3)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 48 (+1)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 36 (Basketball News)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>48. Azuolas Tubelis<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/c15EpC3SAweD8khwjn5ITQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/2c7d63d1cdfa776108067ae0fbb08c28\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/c15EpC3SAweD8khwjn5ITQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/2c7d63d1cdfa776108067ae0fbb08c28\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Christian Petersen-Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Arizona: Big, Junior, 6-11)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 27 (NBADraft.net)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>49. Baba Miller<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wG1U207Lo5_FTkyq9sNUdw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/02aacf08e8faa3faa89fdf55b246b39f\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wG1U207Lo5_FTkyq9sNUdw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/02aacf08e8faa3faa89fdf55b246b39f\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Florida State: Big, Freshman, 6-11)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 45 (-4)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 21 (The Athletic)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>50. Jaylen Clark<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/J5wcaLzCdDRDYiP1qDfrXg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/966a0f9964800563376822c6b10e9ed8\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/J5wcaLzCdDRDYiP1qDfrXg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/966a0f9964800563376822c6b10e9ed8\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(UCLA: Guard, Junior, 6-5)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 37 (Bleacher Report)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>51. Tyrese Hunter<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/IlfSMRHjJkVNQXoVxzOOew--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/0847d7cdce56c4112ad67e4c3d8f50be\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/IlfSMRHjJkVNQXoVxzOOew--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/0847d7cdce56c4112ad67e4c3d8f50be\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Texas: Guard, Sophomore, 6-0)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 47 (-4)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 36 (Sports Illustrated)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>52. Jordan Walsh<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 685px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:71%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/V7goMGj5BqdnkYtkLieaJQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY4NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/ca57f0d821a4ca72d2640418bab23a0f\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/V7goMGj5BqdnkYtkLieaJQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY4NQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/ca57f0d821a4ca72d2640418bab23a0f\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Arkansas: Wing, Freshman, 6-7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 46 (-6)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 26 (Bleacher Report)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>53. Oscar Tshiebwe<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/BzBk7lSKST_J_o1ZROmsjQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/9728fe1d95b82765e0c750bde19c8576\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/BzBk7lSKST_J_o1ZROmsjQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/9728fe1d95b82765e0c750bde19c8576\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Rich Schultz-Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Kentucky: Big, Senior, 6-9)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 53 (-)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 39 (Basketball News)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>54. Arthur Kaluma<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 661px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:69%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/3SwWOFGv_wtK.lfu1I5XZQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY2MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/ff4f94c1fd7cb579573a78d382b8781b\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/3SwWOFGv_wtK.lfu1I5XZQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY2MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/ff4f94c1fd7cb579573a78d382b8781b\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Ron Jenkins-Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Creighton: Wing, Sophomore, 6-7)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 27 (-27)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 42 (Basketball News)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>55. Ousmane Ndiaye<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 640px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/QSlY9Uvg.YCBgTCswoNFCw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/27faec6a171b523706f2670efbdf5c76\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/QSlY9Uvg.YCBgTCswoNFCw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/27faec6a171b523706f2670efbdf5c76\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>germanhoops.com<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Dragons Rhondorf: Big, International, 6-11)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 56 (+1)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 37 (ESPN)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>56. Adam Flagler<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 639px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/m7MfwpCya0ZesYztpoWb3w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/5730b1ef326871559dc68aea49b821b0\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/m7MfwpCya0ZesYztpoWb3w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzOQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/5730b1ef326871559dc68aea49b821b0\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Baylor: Guard, Senior, 6-3)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 60 (+4)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 33 (NBADraft.net)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>57. Jalen Hood-Schifino<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 644px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/6O_YeezniVpjF7.fo4n6WQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0NA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/52e1e65027198b56b0b44a97f701cdbe\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/6O_YeezniVpjF7.fo4n6WQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0NA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/52e1e65027198b56b0b44a97f701cdbe\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Andy Lyons-Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Indiana: Guard, Freshman, 6-6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 50 (-7)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 37 (The Athletic)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>58. Mark Mitchell<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 734px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:76%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/UMxlXpHv7JsFMzke0TK..w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTczNA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/1ac8d9c59036396af1276ece54a80c21\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/UMxlXpHv7JsFMzke0TK..w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTczNA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/1ac8d9c59036396af1276ece54a80c21\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Duke: Wing, Freshman, 6-8)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 25 (Sports Illustrated)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>59. Trayce Jackson-Davis<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 658px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:69%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/R0mude8i2rhppeTtb9dYMw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY1OA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/ce0648791337c5ab6c38b738b535a601\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/R0mude8i2rhppeTtb9dYMw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY1OA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/ce0648791337c5ab6c38b738b535a601\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Ed Zurga-Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Indiana: Big, Senior, 6-9)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> 54 (-5)<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 30 (NBADraft.net)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p>60. Kevin McCullar<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 636px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/u5l3ZHvJ7T3QuFk1C36YMg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzNg--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/dbd8bae599abb4aae751329fc944cf72\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/u5l3ZHvJ7T3QuFk1C36YMg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzNg--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/hoops_hype_usa_today_sports_articles_974\/dbd8bae599abb4aae751329fc944cf72\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p><b><i>(Kansas: Guard, Senior, 6-6)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Previous rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p><b>Best rank:<\/b> 34 (The Athletic)<\/p>\n<p><b>Worst rank:<\/b> NR<\/p>\n<p><b><i>You can follow Michael Scotto (<\/i><\/b><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MikeAScotto\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:@MikeAScotto\" class=\"link \"><b><i>@MikeAScotto<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>) on Twitter. <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>[listicle id=1880387]<\/p>\n<p>[listicle id=1858125]<\/p>\n<p>[listicle id=1825162]<\/p>\n<p>[listicle id=1880261]<\/p>\n<p>Story originally appeared on HoopsHype<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/__i\/rss\/rd\/articles\/CBMiRWh0dHBzOi8vc3BvcnRzLnlhaG9vLmNvbS8yMDIzLWFnZ3JlZ2F0ZS1uYmEtbW9jay1kcmFmdC0xMDU0MTQ5NDguaHRtbNIBTWh0dHBzOi8vc3BvcnRzLnlhaG9vLmNvbS9hbXBodG1sLzIwMjMtYWdncmVnYXRlLW5iYS1tb2NrLWRyYWZ0LTEwNTQxNDk0OC5odG1s?oc=5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, and San Antonio Spurs have put themselves in the best position<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11441,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11440","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba","two-columns"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3baaae90f7e4c3e541b5b2157be9cd51.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11440","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11440"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11440\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11441"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11440"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11440"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11440"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}