He’s also a heady defender who forces turnovers. Not many college players can match his natural ability to play on the move and score creatively. He’s deserving of an opportunity, at minimum. Click on the Prospect’s name to see their analysis. 3. RJ Barrett, SG, Duke. As a set shooter, it’s easy enough to buy his future improvement, but he’s not dynamic with it on the move. Brazdeikis’s stock is in a bit of flux following a so-so showing at the combine. Samanic badly needs to get stronger and develop his frame, but teams have long been intrigued by his ability to shoot, handle and pass at his size on the perimeter. One of the more interesting projects in this draft class, Claxton combines defensive versatility with a high perimeter skill level for his size. He’ll run the floor, won’t command extra touches, and should be able to turn himself into a useful rotation player who is willing to do the dirty work. It seems like every year after the draft I keep learning the same lesson. He’s streaky, but can score comfortably from range off dribble pull-ups and in catch-and-shoot situations. None of that was a total surprise, but it was disappointing, particularly given his struggles finishing in the paint and subsequent over-reliance on a streaky pull-up game. The 2019 NBA Draft has to be frustrating for … There’s some upside with him in the second round. But he’s not very strong or functionally athletic, and it’s not clear what skill, if any will be his calling card for an NBA role. The versatility he supplies as a ball-moving wing with some size is intriguing, but he’ll need to work himself into more of a scoring threat to see the floor. Jarrett Culver, SG, Texas Tech. While his somewhat inconsistent college career leaves some room for skepticism, Hernandez will be worth a low-cost gamble for someone. He’s certainly not a mystery at this point, and offers appealing upside in the mid-to-late lottery. 2019 NBA Draft Big Board v2.0. Cheatham’s biggest weakness is a highly questionable jump shot, which won’t do him many favors, but his offensive role at forward is otherwise malleable. Welcome to The Ringer’s 2021 NBA Draft Guide. He’s not an alpha dog and can be turnover prone when asked to do too much, but he was at his best when Justin Robinson was healthy running the point, giving Alexander-Walker the freedom to operate off-ball. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images), Langford’s highlights and smooth stroke entice scouts, even if his numbers don’t necessarily reflect that. His proven ability to run a team helps set him apart from some of the other hopeful backup guards likely to hit the undrafted market. He’s extremely young for a junior, turning 21 in June. He can be dangerous when he gets his jumper to fall. Connor Buckley, also known on Twitch as BuckArmy, worked with the D-backs social media team to track his roommate's date during Saturday's game. Mike Gribanov , 5 months ago 0 9 min read Ponds started his junior season on fire, scoring over 30 points in three of St. John’s first seven games. In the pros, teams will sag off of him until he proves dangerous, and his apparent lack of interest in defense may become more of a problem. Just 19 years, he may choose to stay overseas for one more year, unless he has a first-round guarantee from an NBA club. But there’s some legitimate NBA interest in him, and you can argue he’ll benefit more from a pro environment than fighting for shots on a young, unproven Memphis team next season. He has natural skill on the interior, rebounds and handles it well, isn’t an bad athlete and makes plays defensively. That makes him, in essence, an above-average athlete who prefers to hunt shots over anything else. Windler runs fairly well, but is still somewhat stiff changing directions and struggles creating for himself. Yes, we are in the middle of … You may opt-out by, Blue Devils react against the Syracuse Orange during their game in the quarterfinal round of the 2019 Men's ACC Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 14, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. There were already concerns stemming from his work ethic and NBA fit, and whether he can physically handle a heavy minutes load (something that’s increasingly difficult to justify for 7-foot centers). Based on what he’s shown, he looks like a reasonable low-cost project for someone. His shooting ability and feel give him an outside chance of success, in spite of his size. Hopefully, this article will help give fans some added […] Paschall is not a terrific interior defender and has a heavy body type that may preclude him from guarding much on the wing, adding up to potentially limited versatility on that end. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images), basketball game between the Oregon Ducks and Houston Cougars on December 1, 2018 at Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas. 1. The knock on Brown has long been that he doesn’t play with a great deal of passion. 5. From my perspective, Morant is the clear-cut No. He fits a useful mold as a combo forward, and the fact he’s injured may not preclude teams from taking a chance. He could be an intriguing stash player overseas, or a team could seek to bring him over next year to develop him hands-on. High school basketball: Montverde Academy's 2019-20 national championship team could produce four NBA first-round picks CBSSports latest 2021 NBA Draft Big Board projects Cade Cunningham, Moses Moody, Scottie Barnes and Day'Ron Sharpe to go early. The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to pick at No. Barrett is on pace to become first underclassmen in NCAA Division 1 history to average at least 22 points, seven rebounds and four assists per game. Washington should fit cleanly into a rotation role early in his career. His jump shot is a work in progress, and his skill level has to continue progressing, but Williamson is such a natural conduit for transition play and easy baskets that he should be uniquely effective in spite of those things. He’s an unflashy all-around player who can defend a variety of positions, and won’t hurt you in any one area. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images), The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society BrandVoice, How Bogdan Bogdanovic Has Helped Fuel The Atlanta Hawks’ Hot Streak, The Kentucky Derby Makes The Fastest Two Minutes In Sports A Year-Round Party. Still, Dort is not a particularly creative finisher in traffic and doesn’t have a very good left hand, and his approach barreling into the paint will only go so far at the next level. He became the first Division 1 player in over 25 years to average at least 16 points and three blocks per game, while shooting over 65% from the field. He continues to evolve as a decision-maker and probably won’t be ready for full-time point guard duty, but there’s clearly room for combo shooters in his mold to be successful. It’s difficult to get over McDaniels’ extremely thin build, and his attempted transition into a stretch-four hasn’t always gone smoothly. Hachimura continues to intrigue teams with his NBA tools and efficient scoring, and the continued progress of his jump shot is a big key to projecting his value going forward. Bitadze is pretty clearly the most polished big man in the draft, and comes off a breakout year overseas at the ripe age of 19. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images). NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 14: Markus Howard #0 of the Marquette Golden Eagles reacts to a call during the... [+] Big East Conference basketball Quarterfinal game against the St. John's Red Storm at Madison Square Garden March 14, 2019 in New York City. Most scouts still don’t entirely trust his jumper. Porter closed out his college career by scoring 17 points on just eight field … He’s an instinctive finisher, plays an unselfish style, and should be able to fit in with a variety of lineups and systems. Dort, a strong, punishing defender who can also put up points in bunches, was voted the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, and joined Arizona’s Deandre Ayton (2017-18) as just the second freshman in conference history to be named to the All-Defensive Team and also earn All-Conference recognition. Foster continues to work back to full strength, with a string of leg injuries over the past couple of seasons setting him back. Only so much benefit of the doubt can be afforded with Reddish at this point, over the course of a season in which he more often than not looked somewhat ordinary. sportingnews.com - Chris Stone • 671d. He has nice size, elite speed and quick-twitch ability, and can be a tough defender when locked in. He’s an above-average athlete with a solid feel for the game, and as long as he’s not forcing up shots, he adds value by spacing the floor and playmaking a bit off the dribble. He shot over 37% from behind the 3-point arc and knocked down a league-leading 94% of his free throws. The 2019 NBA draft was held on June 20, 2019. Alexander-Walker took a step forward in most facets this season, from his slimmed-down build to more consistent contributions on offense. Gafford is hiring an agent and forgoing his remaining college eligibility, which means he won’t play for the Razorbacks in the NIT. Individual workouts with lottery teams before the draft will be incredibly important for Doumbouya, as he logged just 15 minutes off the bench for Limoges in the French Pro A league. If you couple that with potentially elite perimeter defense, you have the makings of a very solid role player. While it’s reasonable to bet on him figuring out a way to be successful, his on-court limitations will likely require a strong system fit for him to carve out a long-term role, and his upside isn’t extreme. Hunter peaked at a good time with a star turn at the Final Four, and while he may not be a franchise-changing player, he has a chance to be a solid, useful one. His finishing and shot selection inside the paint have come into question, but his ability to get downhill and stuff a box score is still of note. Manchester United fans breached the stadium prior to the club's home match against Liverpool on Sunday in a protest against the club's owners. Updated: Apr 2, 2019. He may find it much harder to scavenge for tip-ins and offensive rebounds against frontcourts that can match him athletically. However, Hunter broke his wrist days before the start of the 2018 Tourney, and has to watch from the sideline. Norvell has been a consistently dangerous three-point threat this season on a high volume of attempts, and profiles well as a potential specialist. The odds aren’t necessarily in his favor, but he’ll get a chance to keep proving himself. I'm a New York-based news desk reporter for Forbes covering sports, politics and business. Over the course of the past few months, Fall has proven he’s more than just a curiosity—he’s enormous, and his primary value as a vertical rim protector is immediately evident. There’s some justified skepticism about his playmaking ability, but Edwards might have enough offensive juice to succeed with his present skill set. Mann’s passing feel and surprising amount of live-dribble comfort stood out at Portsmouth, where he focused on delivering the ball, making his teammates better, and playing defense. If Poole stays in the draft, he’s likely looking at G League time next season, but his catch-and-shoot potential should continue garnering enough interest to get him drafted. June 21, 2019 6:55 AM. He has not looked the part as a lottery pick, although that may still be where he ends up based on perceived upside and his pedigree as a highly rated high school scorer. His athleticism is undeniable, but the production just hasn’t been there. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports. A former All-Star defensive end, Abrams has climbed football's officiating ranks. Durant, Nets rally past Raptors 116-103, clinch playoff spot. Noting his statistical productivity at a high level already, it’s easy to project him evolving into a useful player, although there will be hurdles for him to clear against more athletic competition. Culver has skyrocketed up draft boards this year due to an ever-improving all-around game. Introduction to the 2019 Big Board. Continuing to improve attacking closeouts and adding strength long-term will help He’ll make sense for playoff teams in need of shooting. A League Guide To Who Thrives In 2021. In SJU’s season-ending loss to the Arizona State on Wednesday in the First Four of the NCAA tournament, Ponds scored 25 points (on 8-of-20 shooting) with four assists and three steals. The issue is he’s not exceptionally big, which makes his positional fit more abstract, and he’s not a natural playmaker, either. Sometimes we incorrectly conflate positional length and size with versatility, and right now, Bazley has to prove his offensive skill development is trending into a playable direction. By Sam Vecenie Jun 17, 2019 70 All right, so we’re at that point in the draft cycle. It was a banner year for Fernando’s growth, and even with Maryland’s inconsistencies, it’s apparent that his body type, physicality, motor and intangibles create a degree of long-term NBA floor for him. Big, 6-foot-11, Sophomore (Texas) ... Bassey actually declared early entry for the 2019 NBA draft following his solid freshman season, in which he … There is some real reason for concern with Langford, who turned in an uneven season without showing much tangible progression. He was frustratingly inconsistent at times this season but is too talented to slip too far on draft day. A big combo guard who’s something of a project, Obiesie didn’t have a great week at the Nike Hoop Summit and is more of a long-term development piece. He’s averaging 16.5 points and 6.2 rebounds, while shooting a solid 45.0% from the field, 35.7% from downtown (on 5.4 attempts per game) and 75.4% from the charity stripe. On the bright side, he averaged 21.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.4 trifectas and 2.7 blocks in this nine appearances for Oregon. Cheatham’s unorthodox but effective skill set made him an impact piece after his transfer from San Diego State. Teams will want to see how much of his athleticism he’s retained, and if he can find a way back close to peak shape, Foster has a real chance to be a steal for someone. Still, his weaknesses are glaring: he’s not especially athletic nor versatile defensively, and being able to stay on the floor will be his primary stumbling block to an NBA job. Sirvydis may never be a great defender, but if his offensive impact continues to progress at a good rate, he could become a quality role player in the long run. He could become a useful role player and backcourt piece with his ability to move the ball and space the floor. 6. The why of the whole situation raises some questions as well, and at this point it’s unclear whether a team will still chance it in the first round. Given Fall’s unique physical advantages, a creative team should give him an opportunity to develop into an situational, 10-15 minute per game player who can wall off the rim. 6'6". I’ll update this Big Board after the NCAA tournament, as we inch closer to draft day. After an important month of scouting heading into March, significant changes have been made to Bleacher Report's 2019 NBA draft big board.. An intelligent perimeter player with nice size, perimeter shooting and passing skills, Sirvydis emerged as one of the better European prospects in his age group and has a solid chance of being selected should he stay in the draft. According to Basketball-Reference, he is the first player in NCAA Division 1 with at least 100 steals and 70 blocks in the same season. Clarke was perhaps the premier energy big in college basketball this season, combining efficient, low-maintenance offense with prolific shot-blocking skills and giving Gonzaga an interior backbone. Brandon Clarke (Gonzaga, PF/C, Junior) 13 of 20. As a remarkably natural and instinctive playmaker, Morant fundamentally won’t have to change his style of play to succeed, but need only fine-tune and expand his skills. Please feel free to contact me via email (tsbeer7 [@] gmail.com) or Twitter (@TommyBeer). He must keep improving as a catch-and-shoot player, but his all-around skill set is of interest. 1 overall pick, he returned from a knee injury to carry Duke to the ACC championship. Okpala had a couple of clunkers late in the year. Lakers draft De’Andre Hunter >> officially traded to the Hawks, after first being dealt to the Pelicans. You can argue that Happ has been too productive to fail, and even if he goes undrafted, there should be plenty of interest from teams who like to play two bigs and can utilize his skill package. His best case might be a two-way deal next season, but he has the type of competitive personality you want to hedge your bets on. 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