Looking at current 2nd round projections, some guys on my radar...
N'Faly Dante
C - HT: 7-0 - WT: 249 - WING: 7-5 1/2 - FROM: Oregon (Mali) - Fr.
NBA Draft Room:
He's got elite length, great mobility and surprising quickness for his size. He has a chance to be a special defender who also has some upside on the offensive end.
Overview
An elite center prospect who projects as one of the best shot blockers to come through the high school ranks in years. Raw but with huge upside, especially on the defensive end.
Strengths
Dante has truly elite physical tools at this stage in his development. Already pushing 7 feet tall, with a massive wingspan and good coordination and strength, he has a chance to become a special defensive talent. He goes after every shot around the rim and is an intimidating force who causes opponents to think twice before entering the lane.
Although Dante isn't a polished offensive player he does have good hands and shows good timing on the offensive glass. He takes the ball hard to the rim and uses his impressive reach to get way above the rim with his dunks.
Has decent handles and can handle in the open court if he needs to. Shows some touch from mid range with a decent looking stroke.
His post game consists mostly of strong moves to the rim, including a power dribble and drop step move. He also has a nice right hand flip hook that he shoots with great height, making it nearly impossible to block.
Has good mobility and changes ends well. Can make plays in transition, showing off his coordination and great length.
Comparisons
He shows flashes that remind of Joel Embiid...but it's too early to tell if he'll ever reach that level.
Isaiah Joe
SG - HT: 6-5 - WT: 170 - WING: NA - FROM: Arkansas - So.
NBA Draft Room:
One of the best shooters in college basketball, with impressive length as well. Doesn't need much space to get his shot.
Isaiah Joe is one of the best three point shooters in the land. He's got a quick, pure release and a shooters mentality. In some ways he reminds of Anfernee Simons with his long, wiry frame and deep shooting ability.
Comparisons
Anfernee Simons
Killian Tillie
PF - HT: 6-10 - WT: 230 -WING: NA - FROM: Gonzaga (France) - Sr.
NBA Draft Room:
A versatile forward who can stretch the floor and has good mobility for his size.
Tillie is a stretch-four with a silky smooth release. He's got the height to shoot over the defense and is deadly accurate from downtown. He's got touch around the rim and works hard on the glass.
Comparisons
poor man's Danilo
Smith's last 2 games have been arguably the best of his career, so wait 2 weeks and see him up rise up like a phoenix in the mox's. He'll probably end up going around mid first. Btw, Smith is a better prospect than Bey, but Bey will probably go late first.
