2021 NBA DRAFT DISCUSSION THREAD

bdiddy5115

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*The Guards*
Cade Cunningham | PG | 6’7” 220 | Oklahoma State | Fr.
- The early front-runner for the #1 pick. He's an instinctual floor-general with SF-size, leadership and is a triple-double threat every night. He's shown scoring ability, but prefers to setup teammates -- but other than that and his solid-but-unspectacular 3-ball, there aren't many glaring weaknesses in his game.
Caleb Love | PG | 6’3” 185 | North Carolina | Fr.
- Love is an explosive lead-guard with creating ability, both for himself and others. Wouldn't be surprised to see him rise into the Top-10, but there'll be a lot of competition. Should follow in Coby White's and Cole Anthony's shoes as a UNC PG going in the 1st.
Jalen Suggs | PG/SG | 6’4” 190 | Gonzaga | Fr.
- Smooth PG with an advanced offensive game, some bounce and strong instincts. Is playing on a stacked Zaga team, so we may not get to see his game fully.
Daishen Nix | PG | 6’4” 220 | NBA G-League | (Fr.)
- Big-bodied floor-general who will be debuting in the G-League.
Jaden Springer | SG/PG | 6’4” 210 | Tennessee | Fr.
- Explosive scoring guard who does his best work on the ball.
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Jared Butler | SG/PG | 6’3” 195 | Baylor | Jr.
Joel Ayayi | PG/SG | 6’5” 195 | Gonzaga | Soph.
Arturs Zagars | PG | 6’3” 180 | Latvia | Intl.
Ayo Dosumnu | SG/PG | 6’4” 200 | Illinois | Jr.
David Johnson | PG/SG | 6’5” 210 | Louisville | Soph.
Sharife Cooper | PG | 6’0” 175 | Auburn | Fr.
Devin Askew | PG/SG | 6’3” 205 | Kentucky | Fr.
Will Richardson | PG/SG | 6’5” 190 | Oregon | Jr.
Mojave King | SG/PG | 6’5” 190 | New Zealand | Intl.
Colbey Ross | PG | 6’1” 180 | Pepperdine | Sr.
Bryan Antoine | PG/SG | 6’5” 185 | Villanova | Soph.
Andrew Nembhard | PG | 6’5” 200 | Gonzaga | Jr.
Marcus Zegarowski | PG/SG | 6’2” 180 | Creighton | Jr.
Boogie Ellis | PG | 6’3” 185 | Memphis | Soph.
David Duke | PG/SG | 6’5” 205 | Providence | Jr.
Carlos Alocen | PG | 6’4” 180 | Spain | Intl.
Quentin Grimes | PG/SG | 6’5” 205 | Houston | RJr.
Josiah James | SG/PG | 6’6” 210 | Tennessee | Soph.

*The Wings*
Jalen Green | SG | 6’5” 185 | NBA G-League | (Fr.)
- One of the more explosive offensive talents coming out of HS in recent memory. Has the range, athleticism and confidence -- just needs to add bulk and round out the rest of his game. Some have him up with Cunningham.
Terrence Clarke | SG/SF | 6’6” 190 | Kentucky | Fr.
- Long, athletic slasher who causes havoc in transition and in the passing lanes. Has shown quite a bit of offensive upside, but is still developing polish-wise.
Ziaire Williams | SF/SG | 6’8” 205 | Stanford | Fr.
- Good-sized smooth wing with a fairly complete offensive game for his age. Should be in the Top-10 mix.
BJ Boston | SG/SF | 6’7” 185 | Kentucky | Fr.
- Elite scorer with range, creating ability and overall feel. Up there with the top guys, but needs to add some strength.
Joshua Christopher | SG | 6’5” 215 | Arizona State | Fr.
- Dynamic offensive talent with physical tools and upside, but we'll see if he can show he has the intangibles to be a lotto guy.
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James Bouknight | SG | 6’5” 185 | Connecticut | Soph.
Keon Johnson | SG | 6’5” 190 | Tennessee | Fr.
Terrence Shannon Jr. | SF | 6’6’” 215 | Texas Tech | Soph.
Landers Nolley II | SF/SG | 6’7” 215 | Virginia Tech | Soph.
Scottie Lewis | SG | 6’5” 185 | Florida | Soph.
Samuell Williamson | SG/SF | 6’7” 190 | Louisville | Soph.
Derrick Alston | SF/SG | 6’9” 190 | Boise State | Sr.
Ochai Agbaji | SG/SF | 6’5” 210 | Kansas | Jr.
Michael Devoe | SG | 6’5” 190 | Georgia Tech | Jr.
Wendell Moore | SF/SG | 6’4” 220 | Duke | Soph.
Moses Moody | SG | 6’6” 190 | Arkansas | Fr.
Romeo Weems | SF | 6’6’ 220 | DePaul | Soph.
Keion Brooks | SF | 6’7” 210 | Kentucky | Soph.
Bryce Thompson | SG | 6’5” 185 | Kansas | Fr.
Corey Kispert | SF | 6'7" 220 | Gonzaga | Sr.
Marcus Garrett | SG | 6'5" 195 | Kansas | Sr.
Aaron Wiggins | SG/SF | 6’6” 200 | Maryland | Jr.

*The Forwards*
Jonathan Kuminga | SF/PF | 6’8’ 225 | NBA G-League | (Fr.)
- Strong, athletic prototypical 3/4 who can wreak havoc on either end. Offensive game is still developing, but has all the upside to go top-5, if not top-3.
Jalen Johnson | SF/PG | 6’9’ 215 | Duke | Fr.
- Oversized point-forward with high-level vision and creating ability. Could be a high-riser, but it'll be interesting to see how Duke uses him., as his on-ball game is currently more developed than his off-ball game.
Scottie Barnes | PF/SF | 6’8” 220 | Florida State | Fr.
- A guy every team would want, with his motor, instincts and IQ -- but still has a strong physical profile, vision and skillset. Probably not the go-to type that other top guys are, but his overall value is right there.
Roko Prkacin | SF/PF | 6’9” 205 | Croatia | Intl.
- Relatively unknown F with an impressive offensive arsenal for a 6'9" guy. Will be keeping an eye on him.
Greg Brown | PF/SF | 6’9” 215 | Texas | Fr.
- Freakish athlete who shines in transition and running the floor. Still raw, but his physical tools should put him in the lotto mix if he shows some growth.
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Keyontae Johnson | PF/SF | 6’5” 235 | Florida | Soph.
Jeremiah Johnson-Earl | PF | 6’9” 240 | Villanova | Fr.
Trendon Watford | PF/SF | 6’8” 235 | LSU | Soph
Yves Pons | SF/PF | 6’6” 225 | Tennessee | Sr.
Anton Watson | PF/SF | 6’9” 205 | Gonzaga | Soph.
Franz Wagner | PF/SF | 6’9’ 210 | Michigan | Soph.
Amar Sylla | PF/SF | 6’9” 195 | Real Madrid | Intl.
DJ Jeffries | SF/PF | 6’7” 220 | Memphis | Soph.
Ron Harper Jr. | SF/PF | 6’6” 245 | Rutgers | Jr.
Matthew Hurt | PF | 6’8” 220 | Duke | Soph.
CJ Walker | PF/SF | 6’8” 205 | UCF | Soph.

*The Bigs*
Evan Mobley | C/PF | 7’0” 210 | USC | Fr.
- Finesse big with an impressive skillset at 7'0" (and a reported 7'5' wingspan). Just needs to put on some weight, but should go high regardless.
Usman Garuba | C/PF | 6’9” 235 | Real Madrid | Intl.
- Not the biggest or most skilled big, but has elite defensive upside/versatility (not unlike Okongwu), and has already been producing the Euroleague.
Isaiah Todd | PF | 6’10” 220 | NBA G-League | (Fr.)
- Athletic 4/5 with fluidity and offensive upside. Will be keeping an eye on him in the G-League.
Ariel Hukporti | C | 7’0” 250 | Germany | Intl.
- Big, athletic rim-protector who's shown a ton of defensive upside. Still developing on O, unsurprisingly.
Matur Maker | PF/C | 6’11” 230 | Howard | Fr.
-Not unlike his brother, Maker shows flashes of skill/2-way upside but lacks polish.
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Trayce Jackson-Davis | C | 6’9” 245 | Indiana | Soph.
Moussa Cisse | C | 6’10” 230 | Memphis | Fr.
Oscar Tshibwe | C | 6’9” 255 | West Virginia | Soph.
Ibou Dianko Badji | C | 7’1” 235 | FC Barcelona | Intl.
N’Faly Dante | C | 7’0” 240 | Oregon | Soph.
Kai Sotto | C | 7’2’ 235 | Philippines | Intl.
Day’Ron Sharpe | C | 6’11’ 250 | North Carolina | Fr.
Derek Culver | C/PF | 6’10” 250 | West Virginia | Soph.
Isaiah Mobley | PF/C | 6’10’ 220 | USC | Soph.
Filip Petrisev | C | 6’11” 235 | Serbia | Intl.
Luka Garza | C | 6’11” 245 | Iowa | Sr.
Neemias Queta | C | 7’0” 240 | Nevada | Jr.
Charles Bassey | C | 6’11” 250 | Western Kentucky | Jr.
Olivier Sarr | C | 7’0” 240 | Kentucky | Sr.
 
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GCNPlayer

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Good stuff! Going to be using this to see who I should be keeping an eye on for the IGNBA draft.

One thing to note, you have Ayo on Syracuse but he plays for Illinois.
 
BIG_aL_13

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Suggs looked damn good in his debut on the #1 team. Showcased a pretty complete game.
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He looked really good. Seems to have great stamina and a high motor too. Really impressed with how engaged he was defensively while still having the energy to burst to rim seemingly at will.
 
DaaaaaBears

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I’d add a pair of Illinois players to the watch list: frosh guard Adam Miller and Human Aircraft Carrier Kofi Cockburn.
 
rockchalkjordan

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Let’s gooooooooo

Marcus Garrett is going to make some team in the second round very happy, especially since we’re going to be running small a lot this year. He may even end up guarding some 5s.
 
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DaaaaaBears said:
I’d add a pair of Illinois players to the watch list: frosh guard Adam Miller and Human Aircraft Carrier Kofi Cockburn.
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Somehow I'm slighting Illinois more than anyone else. But they're playing Baylor and Duke next week so we'll get a better idea of where they're at.

Are you higher on Boston or Clarke as a prospect right now? Most seem to have Boston higher, but I've seen a few with Clarke. I'm pretty even, but I have Clarke slightly higher right now because of his physical tools.

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Let’s gooooooooo

Marcus Garrett is going to make some team in the second round very happy, especially since we’re going to be running small a lot this year. He may even end up guarding some 5s.
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Aw yeah. I'm interested in seeing how Thompson, Grant-Foster and Wilson grow this year, all seem to have some upside. Although your boy Brauny Braun might be the Jayhawk GOAT when it's all said and done.
 
rockchalkjordan

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Aw yeah. I'm interested in seeing how Thompson, Grant-Foster and Wilson grow this year, all seem to have some upside. Although your boy Brauny Braun might be the Jayhawk GOAT when it's all said and done.
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Braun is going to be the next Grayson Allen type guy, four year white kid who’s in school for what seems like forever

I’m really intrigued by Wilson. Think he could develop into a really solid small 4. Thompson and Grant-Foster are also interesting but I’d recommend keeping an eye on Dajuan Harris. He looked great off the bench against St. Joe’s and could crack the starting lineup soon. Great playmaker.
 
bdiddy5115

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Cade Cunningham reminds me of an XXL version of Chauncey Billups, in terms of how he runs an offense, picks his spots, and can get anywhere he wants without elite athleticism (his J has been looking comparably smooth so far too). But Billups really became that way 6-7 years into his NBA career. Cunningham has had that elite pace/poise to his game since he was like 16. And while he doesn't exactly play like Luka, he's one of the few other guys I can think of who had that quality at his size/age.


The fact that he's 6'7"-6'8" and 225ish is just insane, and his OSU supporting cast is incredibly mediocre around him, so his APG numbers will probably hover around the 4-5 range all year.
 
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  1. Cade Cunningham | Guard (PG) | 6'7" 225 | Oklahoma State | Fr.
  2. Jonathan Kuminga | Forward (SF/PF) | 6'8" 225 | G-League | (Fr.)
  3. Jalen Green | Wing (SG) | 6'5" 185 | G-League | (Fr.)
  4. Jalen Suggs | Guard (PG/SG) | 6'4" 200 | Stanford | Fr.
  5. Evan Mobley | Big (C/PF) | 7'0" 210 | USC | Fr.
  6. Scottie Barnes | Forward (PF/SF) | 6'8" 230 | Florida State | Fr.
  7. Jalen Johnson | Forward (SF/PF) | 6'9" 220 | Duke | Fr.
  8. Moses Moody | Wing (SG/SF) | 6'6" 205 | Arkansas | Fr.
  9. Usman Garuba | Big (C/PF) | 6'9" 235 | Real Madrid | Intl.
  10. Jaden Springer | Guard (PG/SG) | 6'4" 210 | Tennessee | Fr.
  11. Ziaire Williams | Wing (SF/SG) | 6'8" 190 | Stanford | Fr.
  12. Ariel Hukporti | Big (C) | 7'0" 250 | Germany | Intl.
  13. BJ Boston | Wing (SG/SF) | 6'7" 185 | Kentucky | Fr.
  14. Ayo Dosumnu | Guard (PG/SG) | 6'5" 205 | Syracuse | Jr.
  15. Josh Christopher | Wing (SG) | 6'5" 215 | Arizona State | Fr.
  16. Roko Prkacin | Forward (SF/PF) | 6'9" 195 | Croatia | Intl.
  17. Greg Brown | Forward (SF/PF) | 6'9" 215 | Texas | Fr.
  18. Terrence Clarke | Wing (SG/SF) | 6'6" 190 | Kentucky | Fr.
  19. James Bouknight | Guard (SG) | 6'5" 185 | Connecticut | Soph.
  20. Daishen Nix | Guard (PG/SG) | 6'4" 220 | G-League | (Fr.)
  21. Terrence Shannon Jr. | Wing (SF/SG) | 6'6" 220 | Texas Tech | Soph
  22. Isaiah Todd | Big (PF/C) | 6'10" 225 | G-League | (Fr.)
  23. Trenton Watford | Forward (PF/SF) | 6'8" 240 | LSU | Soph.
  24. Ibou Dianko Badji | Big (C) | 7'1" 240 | Senegal | Intl.
  25. Jared Butler | Guard (PG/SG) | 6'3" 200 | Baylor | Jr.
  26. Day'Ron Sharpe | Big (C) | 6'11" 250 | North Carolina | Fr.
  27. Corey Kispert | Wing (SF/SG) | 6'7" 220 | Gonzaga | Sr.
  28. Ron Harper Jr. | Forward (SF/PF) | 6'6" 245 | Rutgers | Jr.
  29. Ochai Agbaji | Wing (SG/SF) | 6'5" 210 | Kansas | Jr.
  30. Keyontae Johnson | Forward (PF/SF) | 6'5" 235 | Florida | Soph.
Hope Keyontae is okay.
 
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rockchalkjordan

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x2 on Keyontae

Ochai is really turning into Wayne Selden 2.0. Draft stock never goes up, elite body/frame made him an intriguing prospect early but his performance hasn’t really backed it up. At this point I’m hoping he impresses enough to leave this year and go late first round
 
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