[JM40Participant]

1. T.J. Leaf-After watching UCLA play throughout the tournament, I began to realize how athletic T.J. Leaf really is. One impressive dunk after the other, followed up with athletic plays around the hoop. Combine that with his impressive shooting and perimeter play, he has gone from the 20-30 range in my mock to a legit top 10 pick.

2. Sindarius Thornwell-I’ve had Thornwell in the 45-60 range all year, but his play and leadership have me wondering if he might just sneak into the bottom of the first round. Not sure I can honestly identify 30 players whose game translates as well to the NBA as his.

3. Tyler Dorsey-I’ve had Dorsey on my first round bubble all year, and I think his play in the NCAA tournament has solidified his spot in the first round. Tough, heady, and can shoot lights out when he gets going. Looks the part of the modern NBA point guard, and would be tough to pass on between 25-30.

4. Jordan Bell-Best shot blocker I’ve seen all year, and he only made that assessment stronger through the tournament. I can see Bell playing a role similar to Trevor Booker in the NBA, who has been a valuable bench player during his career. If somebody falls in love with his intangibles, he might go in the first round, but I can’t see him sliding past 40.

5. Justin Jackson-I’ve considered Jackson a first round lock all year, but his play in the tournament has me wondering if he could go late lottery to the right team, especially if he demonstrates the ability to play the 2 guard position on a full time basis. His shooting skills have always been present, but his athletic abilities and defense throughout the tournament make him more intriguing,

6. Moritz Wagner-Wagner was on my radar this year as a possible draft pick down the road, but his inside/outside play in the tournament make me wonder what his status would be if he declared this year. Would someone take a flier on him in the late first? Would he slide to the mid-second round, or maybe go undrafted? He’s hard to pinpoint, but you can’t argue that his play in March has brought attention to his draft status.

7. Bryant McIntosh-I have always like his game, but thought of him more as more of a great college player, not a pro prospect. His play early in the tournament has me second guessing that. He reminds me of a poor man’s Kirk Hinrich, who had several good years as a starter and solid back-up in the NBA. This is likely his ceiling, but if he is anything close to this he should be looked closely at.

8. Caleb Swanigan-“Biggie” always concerned me about his level of conditioning and height, both of which would have limited him as an effective post player in the NBA. His play in the tournament dispelled many doubts about his ability to play around the rim, rebound at a very high rate, and maintain his stamina during the entire game. He is a legit first round PF/C prospect, especially given the small ball game that the NBA tends to favor in today’s game.

9. Isaac Humphries-I had high hopes for Humphries coming into the season, given the preseason reports from the UK camp that he was the most improved player during the offseason. His play until the end of the season has been less than average, but when given opportunities throughout the tournament he capitalized on the chance to showcase his skills. If he is able to play like he did during the UNC game on a consistent basis, he’s a legit NBA player. If not, I’m not sure he ever gets unburied on UK’s bench.

10. Jonathan Williams-Williams showed that he is a talented combo forward with an arsenal of inside and outside moves during the tournament, and should be able to find a role on an NBA team. I think the 40-50 range is his floor in the next draft, after being nowhere near my mock for the entire NCAA season. He reminds me of Patrick Patterson-nowhere near the talent level-but a similar skillset.

[kobyzParticipant]

of course Dorsey with the most rising, showing glimpses of potential to be a lethal scorer in the mold of Devin Booker…

[SmooveKRYPTParticipant]

Nigel Williams-Goss? He’s really impressed me all tournament. Particularly on the defensive end of the floor, that was a question I had about him when he last played for Washington. He puts pressure on the ball, has great anticipation and turns defense into offense in transition. If they win it all I think he has to come out, and though age will hurt him…I think he’s worthy of at least an early 2nd round pick and a guaranteed deal.

[OhCanada-Participant]

 Heres a few more. 

Josh Jackson

Deaaron Fox

DJ Wilson

Devin Robinson

Trevon Blueitt

Alonzo Trier

Landry Shamet

Kuran Iverson

EC Matthews

Derrick Walton

 

 

 

[kobyzParticipant]

Jordan Bell at times in the tournament gave Kenyon Martin vibes, but probably he’s more Jordan mickey…

[r377Participant]

Kobyz you say some crazy things at time, then other times on occasions you say something accurate. I was thinking Jordan Mickey

[D7H7NParticipant]

Justin Jackson was guarding Malik Monk, did a good job at limiting his looks. I hope a team like the Spurs pick up Jackson.

[r377Participant]

I was never a huge fan of Justin Jackson, but maybe I was a bit too hard on him.

He has a quick release, can move without the ball catch and shoot and has a nice mid range game. If Nth Carolina can win the lot his stock will continue to rise.

Currently ranked 28th on here, I currently having him sneaking into the lottery.

Thornwell looks good, good defender, can shoot, good size, can play SG/SF. I would take him over the overrated and overyhyped Donovan Mitchell. With the lack of good SG in this class I think he could go 20-30.

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