This week, basketball has slowed down a bit, and I’ve been focusing on a lot of things other than consuming as much hoops content as possible. As a treat, I thought I would give you a peak at my current Top 100. The reason I use my “Expanding Big Board” during my weekly columns is because outside of those rankings, everything is much looser. I haven’t gotten to focus on the players outside of the Top 60 or so with great scrutiny, and we are still early in most basketball seasons. Nevertheless, I thought this would be fun to look back at around the time of the draft. This is merely a snapshot in time, and I’m not married to these rankings, but it’s where I stand currently. Also, if your favorite prospect isn’t listed, it’s not because I haven’t gotten to see enough of them to form an opinion, or that I am merely lower on them than the consensus. It’s because I hate them and I hate you!
Two players who are notably absent: Murray State’s Tevin Brown and Georgetown’s Aminu Mohammed. I’m just diving into Brown now and view him as draftable, but haven’t seen enough to comfortably rank him at this point. I’ve mostly seen him in games where I was more focused on other players, but loved him against Chattanooga. Mohammed is a player I’ve only seen once, and do not feel informed enough to evaluate at this point in time.
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1. Paolo Banchero, 6-10, Freshman, Duke
+STRENGTHS: Savvy offensive player. Potent face-up game allows him to create offense efficiently in isolation and pick-and-roll. Tremendous at the rim (60% in half court, per Synergy). NBA frame. Sees the floor well. Unselfish. Flashes of pull-up shooting from three. Engaged defender.
-WEAKNESSES: Could be more aware of defensive help when double teams come. Doesn’t follow all the way through on release off dribble at times. Not as strong as a rim protector as you might hope. Has exited games due to leg cramps.
2. Jabari Smith Jr., 6-10, Freshman, Auburn
+STRENGTHS: Outstanding outside shooter. Rapidly improving scoring craft, particularly in mid-range. Competitive. Enjoys the spotlight. Mentally tough. Loves to play defense and can guard several positions. Has made continuous improvements as season progresses.
-WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have the best control of his dribble. More of a self-creator than creator for others as of now. Needs to get better around the rim (56% at basket in half court, 52nd percentile among eligible players). On the thinner side.
3. Chet Holmgren, 7-1, Freshman, Gonzaga
+STRENGTHS: Amazing rim protector. Scares off drivers. Wonderful shooting touch. Great passing vision and can deliver the ball effectively. Tremendous in pick & roll defense. Always knows where to position himself on defense.
-WEAKNESSES: Slow to recover if you get him off his feet. Has a hard time on the glass with physical box outs. Needs to gain size. Not a dominant offensive player.
4. Jaden Ivey, 6-4, Sophomore, Purdue
+STRENGTHS: Ridiculous burst from standstill. Amazing in transition. Sees the floor well. Good distributor. Defensive playmaker.
-WEAKNESSES: Inconsistent outside shot. Needs to polish handle/footwork to be more effective in isolation.
5. Jalen Duren, 6-11, Freshman, Memphis
+STRENGTHS: Pro body. Can slide w/ guards and protect rim. Insane finishing power. Stays vertical and doesn’t cave at his chest. Sets good screens. Flashes of great passing. Nice handle for size. Positions himself behind defenders for lobs.
-WEAKNESSES: Defensive engagement comes and goes. Post-game is a work in progress. Hasn’t shown much in terms of shooting range/eventual floor spacing.
6. Jaden Hardy, 6-4, G League Ignite
+STRENGTHS: Incredible shooting range. Makes tough shots. Improving rim craft. 6’8” wingspan allows him to play both guard spots.
-WEAKNESSES: Not the greatest at gaining separation from defenders. Inconsistent shooting numbers this season. Struggles to elevate in traffic. Doesn’t create for others consistently.
7. Kendall Brown, 6-8, Freshman, Baylor
+STRENGTHS: One of the best athletes in this class. Great bounce and quick feet. High feel player w/ cutting and passing. Active defender w/ length who can switch down the line-up. Outstanding in transition.
-WEAKNESSES: Not a shooting threat. Struggles against stronger big men down low.
8. J.D. Davison, 6-3, Freshman, Alabama
+STRENGTHS: Awesome burst. Ridiculous rebounder for size and a real put-back threat on offensive glass. Solid pick-and-roll operator who can make great passing reads at high speeds. Handles contact well.
-WEAKNESSES: Jumper needs to be more consistent. Falls asleep off the ball defensively. Doesn’t have a pull up game yet.
9. Patrick Baldwin Jr., 6-9, Freshman, Milwaukee
+STRENGTHS: Nice vision as a driver. Moves well for his size. Impressive shooting flashes.
-WEAKNESSES: Not eager to mix it up on the glass. Motor not always running high. Occasional bad misses as a shooter.
10. Bennedict Mathurin, 6-7, Sophomore, Arizona
+STRENGTHS: Excellent shooter (career 40% on 4.3/game despite defensive attention). Great vertical athlete. Tremendous defensive habits. Improving his shot variety. Competes for rebounds.
-WEAKNESSES: Not much of an off-the-dribble game. Can’t punish big men in mismatches.
11. TyTy Washington, 6-3, Freshman, Kentucky
+STRENGTHS: Love his first step. Navigates closeouts well. Good shooter off the ball. Length makes him true combo guard. Hard to get by him one-on-one. Competitive.
-WEAKNESSES: Can overdribble at times. Has a hard time in pick-and-roll when blitzed. Forces floaters from too far out instead of continuing attack at times.
12. A.J. Griffin, 6-6, Freshman, Duke
+STRENGTHS: NBA body. Lovely shooter off the catch. Nice feel for cuts. Doesn’t turn the ball over.
-WEAKNESSES: Has dealt with a lot of injuries. Not a super high-level athlete. Limited playing time; could move up substantially with increased role.
13. Dyson Daniels, 6-6, G League Ignite
+STRENGTHS: Strong pick-and-roll operator. Good feel for off-ball cuts. Performs well in big moments. Trustworthy decision-maker. Excellent offensive footwork on drives. Engaged defender who knows where to be.
-WEAKNESSES: Handle gets away from him at times. Needs to get bigger. Not a threat from the three point line.
14. Jonathan Davis, 6-5, Sophomore, Wisconsin
+STRENGTHS: Hustles. Improved shot selection (2.9 to 7.4 threes taken per 100 possessions). Like glue as a point-of-attack defender; gets his hands into everything. Strong, and can finish through contact.
-WEAKNESSES: Not a great leaper, could have harder time finishing at next level. Doesn’t have the best first step. Too comfortable in mid range.
15. Jean Montero, 6-2, Overtime Elite
+STRENGTHS: Exceptional handle. Great at getting looks for himself. Improving as playmaker for others. Can make long, accurate passes. Super creative.
-WEAKNESSES: Will face giant jump in level of competition. Shot isn’t all the way there. Going to need to make massive stylistic adjustment in a more half-court oriented league.
16. Nikola Jovic, 6-10, Mega
+STRENGTHS: Outstanding passer. Playing more aggressively as season continues. Lovely shot off catch and dribble with a quick release.
-WEAKNESSES: Thin and afraid of physicality. Doesn’t get to rim often and struggles when there. Length doesn’t help him much as a rebounder or defender due to lack of will.
17. Ochai Agbaji, 6-5, Senior, Kansas.
+STRENGTHS: Good athlete. Developed into a three point threat (48.4% on 6.4/game). Attacking more often and doing so with confidence as finisher and passer. Picks off lazy passes.
-WEAKNESSES: Older prospect, probably not a ton of potential left. Not much of a passing threat.
18. Kennedy Chandler, 6-1, Freshman, Tennessee
+STRENGTHS: Unfathomably quick. Impressive shooting range off catch and dribble. Has the wiggle to operate in isolation. Acrobatic finisher. Reads the floor well and has good passing arsenal. Has length to steal the ball and block a shot here and there.
-WEAKNESSES: Lacks positional size. Struggles against bigger, longer defenders. Over-anticipates contact around the rim at times.
19. Caleb Houston, 6-8, Freshman, Michigan
+STRENGTHS: Good outside shooter w/ size. Pro frame. Solid passing ability, especially in pick-and-roll. Sees the floor well while driving.
-WEAKNESSES: Not an outrageous athlete. Closes out too hot at times. Occasionally forces bad shots early in clock.
20. Trevor Keels, 6-4, Freshman, Duke
+STRENGTHS: Built like a tank. Dominates smaller players. Incredible through contact. Phenomenal court vision with genuine passing acumen.
-WEAKNESSES: I hate his shot out of the dribble, but he loves it. Takes bad ones early in the clock. Not much vertical pop; limits him as finisher.
21. Keegan Murray, 6-8, Sophomore, Iowa
+STRENGTHS: Switchable defender. Moves well laterally and can jump. Strong hands. Shot looking better this year. Soft touch and good body control around basket.
-WEAKNESSES: Rough vision on grab-and-go plays. Doesn’t play as well against better competition. Gets timid when game not going his way.
22. Wendell Moore, 6-5, Junior, Duke
+STRENGTHS: Massively improved jump shot, especially off the bounce. Excellent decision maker. Stuffs the stat sheet (17 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 5 APG). Athletic, and uses tools well. Should guard a few positions well.
-WEAKNESSES: Still not a knockdown shooter from outside. Less valuable without ball in his hands. Struggles when pressured hard in pick-and-roll.
23. MarJon Beauchamp, 6-7, G League Ignite
+STRENGTHS: Ready to go physically. Freight train when he gets moving. Good cutter. Nice touch in mid-range. High feel passer. Active rebounder (7.3/game). Outstanding defender on and off ball (1.5/SPG).
-WEAKNESSES: Not a threat from three (24.2%). Can get too locked in on drives. Not much craft as driver.
24. Julian Strawther, 6-7, Sophomore, Gonzaga
+STRENGTHS: Savvy cutter. Excellent outside shooter (37.9% from 3 on 5.1/game). Rebounds well (6/game).
-WEAKNESSES: Could be more careful with his passes. Not much to him defensively.
25. Keon Ellis, 6-6, Senior, Alabama
+STRENGTHS: High-end athlete. Can truly guard up or down line-up due to intellect, athleticism, and strength. Good three-point shooter (37% career) w/ expanding variety.
-WEAKNESSES: Throws some really bad passes. Not going to get his own offense.
26. Ismael Kamagate, 6-11, Paris Basket
+STRENGTHS: Mobile. Good understanding of positioning. Constant mover on offense. Sets great screens. Good hands and strong w/ ball. Great instincts and timing for blocks. Isn’t intimidated when switched onto smaller players.
-WEAKNESSES: Not a floor stretcher as of yet. Limited offensively for now.
27. Mark Williams, 6-10, Sophomore, Duke
+STRENGHTS: Awesome leaper. Gets into everything on defense (2.2 STL%, 15.3 BLK%). Exceptional hands. Excellent timing for blocks. Amazing at staying vertical and not fouling.
-WEAKNESSES: Limited offensively. Quicker perimeter players give him problems.
28. Julian Champagnie, 6-8, Junior, St. John’s
+STRENGTHS: Three point bomber with size (43.3% on 6.7/game). Rebounds well. Smart positional defender who generates steals and blocks.
-WEAKNESSES: Poor footwork/quickness as on-ball defender. Doesn’t like to go right. Can be a ball-stopper.
29. Terrence Shannon Jr., 6-5, Junior, Texas Tech
+STRENGTHS: Ridiculous vertical lift. Strong finisher. Awesome point-of-attack defender. Taking more threes and shooting some off dribble with solid results. Developing passing game.
-WEAKNESSES: Still not a consistent strong decision maker. Handle isn’t anything special. Game gets murky if shot isn’t falling.
30. Jaime Jaquez Jr., 6-6, Junior, UCLA
+STRENGTHS: Preposterous motor. Savvy defender. Crafty on offense and will punish every type of mismatch. Jumper is more consistent.
-WEAKNESSES: Not great athletically. May not have a natural position in NBA; smaller four or slower three.
31. Christian Koloko, 7-1, Junior, Arizona
+STRENGTHS: Nice patience down low. Explosive shot blocker. Strong enough to contain Kofi Cockburn. Good timing and recognition.
-WEAKNESSES: Simple offensive game. Not the most aware on offense. Poor passing instincts/tunnel vision.
32. Christian Braun, 6-6, Junior, Kansas
+STRENGTHS: Gets respect as a three point shooter. Finishing better around the basket. Smart passing instincts on the go. Takes what the defense gives. Works really hard on defenses and forces mistakes (1.4 SPG, 1.3 BPG).
-WEAKNESSES: Lack of jumping ability will cause another set of necessary adjustments as a finisher at the next level.
33. Hugo Besson, 6-3, New Zealand Breakers
+STRENGTHS: Nice first step. Solid passer on the go. Strong floater game. Automatic from three when left open.
-WEAKNESSES: Lacks positional size as a shooting guard. Struggles to wall off players on defense. Not much vertical lift makes finishing tough.
34. Tari Eason, 6-8, Sophomore LSU
+STRENGTHS: A terror on defense; causes havoc with steals and blocks (3.9 STL%, 8.3 BLK%). Put-back threat on offense. Rebounds hard.
-WEAKNESSES: Shooting touch is iffy. Has flashes as passer but still throws many errant ones. Offensive role in NBA is murky for now.
35. Matthew Mayer, 6-9, Senior, Baylor, 22
+STRENGTHS: A nightmare on defense; generates steals and blocks. Tremendous footwork on that end. Impressive shooting variety from 3. Polished attacking game when chased off three point line.
-WEAKNESSES: Three pointer hasn’t fallen at high level this year (32.6%). Not a great free throw shooter. Over-eager and gets into foul trouble.
36. E.J. Liddell, 6-7, Junior, Ohio State
+STRENGTHS: Can stretch the floor & attack close outs. Good passer. Love his shot blocking instincts. Improved defensive footwork allowed him to cover Paolo Banchero well.
-WEAKNESSES: Likely a one-position 4. Gets shot over by bigger players in post even though he’s strong.
37. Michael DeVoe, 6-5, Senior, Georgia Tech
+STRENGTHS: Crafty getting to his spots. Fantastic offensive footwork. Elite three point shooter (45.9% on 6.1/game with impressive variety). Wonderful passing feel. Great use of fakes to get to spots.
WEAKNESSES: Can’t jump; not even sure if he can dunk. Players get through his chest on defense.
38. Jordan Hall, 6-6, Sophomore, St. Joseph’s
+STRENGTHS: Point guard level passer. Can sling out of live dribble. Good jumper mechanics. Dribble-pass-shoot potential.
+WEAKNESSES: Shot isn’t consistent at this point. Shies away from physicality. Needs to get stronger.
39. Jeremy Sochan, 6-9, Freshman, Baylor
+STRENGTHS: Good athlete and nasty defender. Fights for rebounds. Nice touch around vision. Reads the game well.
-WEAKNESSES: Very poor free throw shooter (48%). Outside shot not there at this point.
40. Daimion Collins, 6-10, Freshman, Kentucky
+STRENGTHS: Incredible leaper. Flies off the floor for blocks. Knows his role. Switchable upside.
-WEAKNESSES: Lacks polish. Rail thin. Goaltends a lot.
41. Ron Harper Jr., 6-6, Senior, Rutgers
+STRENGTHS: Showing incredible range from 3. Can punish mismatches down low. Smart passer. Good defensive instincts. Did well covering Jaden Ivey.
-WEAKNESSES: Has struggled w/ shooting consistency throughout career. Not a blow-away athlete. Lower ceiling prospect.
42. Max Christie, 6-6, Freshman, Michigan State
+STRENGTHS: Gorgeous shot that passes eye test w/ flying colors. Sees floor and moves w/o ball well.
-WEAKNESSES: Inconsistent play this season. Shot isn’t falling (36.5 FG%). Can be flat-footed at point of attack on defense.
43. Hyunjung Lee, 6-7, Junior, Davidson
+STRENGTHS: Beautiful shot w/ exceptional variety. Can make shots when smothered. Elite efficiency as a shooter (51.4/42.0/83.3 splits). Has developed nice passing game w/ ability to make quick decisions.
-WEAKNESSES: Struggles w/ changes of direction on defense. Doesn’t like to go right.
44. Bryce McGowens, 6-7, Freshman, Nebraska
+STRENGTHS: Aggressive getting inside the arc and draws a lot of fouls. Great FT shooter. Makes himself thin to knife through the paint. Good offensive footwork.
-WEAKNESSES: Poor outside shooting numbers. Has struggled vs. better competiton. Accidentally travels off the catch a lot. Feet not consistently squared toward basket on catch-and-shoot attempts.
45. Roko Prkacin, 6-9, Cibona
+STRENGTHS: Sharp player. Plays hard and with a lot of intensity. Decisive with the ball. Gets off the floor quickly. Good through contact. Clever defender w/ good feet and strength to stay vertical.
-WEAKNESSES: Subpar FT shooter. Hits good % from three, but gets left wide open. Defenses don’t respect shot, teammates don’t hit him when he’s wide open.
46. Caleb Love, 6-4, Sophomore, North Carolina
+STRENGTHS: Strong athlete. Great vertical lift. Has improved his passing arsenal.
-WEAKNESSES: Still fairly inconsistent. Stuck between guard positions.
47. Harrison Ingram, 6-8, Freshman, Stanford
+STRENGTHS: Mature decision maker. Tremendous passer for his size. Solid team defender who reads opposing offenses. Punishes smaller players.
-WEAKNESSES: Subpar lateral athlete at point of attack. Slow to attack closeouts. Needs the outside shot to be there consistently for his game to work, and it isn’t yet.
48. Tyler Burton, 6-7, Junior, Richmond
+STRENGTHS: Nice straight-line burst. Excellent outside shooter (44.9% from 3). Good positional size + athleticism.
-WEAKNESSES: Not much in terms of passer or decision maker. You’d expect more defensively given his tools.
49. Gabriele Procida, 6-6, Fortituto Kontatto Bologna
+STRENGTHS: Excellent three point shooter with the onions to launch. Good athlete w/ ability to soar.
-WEAKNESSES: Handle is a mess and gets away from him in a bad way. Needs to improve as connector.
50. Johnny Juzang, 6-6, Junior, UCLA
+STRENGTHS: Awesome range as three point shooter. Can make tough shots in mid-range. Scores off of pull-ups and movement.
-WEAKNESSES: Little else exciting to his game. Iffy athlete. Dribbles air out of the ball. Will tough shot making translate when guarded by better defenders? Not impressive defensively.
51. Malcolm Cazalon, 6-6, Mega
+STRENGTHS: Improves as shooter and decision maker every year. Making intermediate passing reads. Great at relocating off the ball to get open looks. Good athlete.
-WEAKNESSES: Tries to play too fast with the ball at times. Inconsistent scorer off the dribble; shot flat sometimes, moonball other times.
52. Peyton Watson, 6-8, Freshman, UCLA
+STRENGTHS: Highly touted coming out of HS. Impressive decision maker and passer for size. Really active defender who gets into everything.
-WEAKNESSES: Super skinny. Horrible efficiency as a scorer this season (29.8/10.0/75.0 splits). Has struggled to carve out a role.
53. Ousmane Dieng, 6-8, NBL Future Stars
+STRENGTHS: Fluid with the ball. Smart w/ his length on defense. Intelligent driver. Plus passer for size.
-WEAKNESSES: Has never shot over 40% from the field for a pro season. Struggles to finish at the basket against bigs.
54. Taran Armstrong, 6-5, Freshman, Cal Baptist
+STRENGTHS: Possibly the best passer in this draft class. Great size for a PG. Solid shooter off the catch. Quick decision maker.
-WEAKNESSES: Not much of a jump shot off the dribble. Hips are iffy on defense. Not a great separator.
55. Pete Nance, 6-10, Senior, Northwestern
+STRENGTHS: Very fluid. Can stretch the floor on offense and protect rim on defense.
-WEAKNESSES: Lacks tools to punish mismatches.
56. Orlando Robinson, 7-0, Junior, Fresno State
+STRENGTHS: Ridiculously fluid athlete. Face-up game w/ shooting, passing, and attacking is impressive for size (34.1% from three, 2.6 APG).
-WEAKNESSES: Tries to do too much as a passer and driver at times. Skinny and gets knocked off his spot easily.
57. Blake Wesley, 6-5, Freshman, Notre Dame
+STRENGTHS: Solid 3pt% on good volume. Super quick. Flashes of impressive playmaking.
-WEAKNESSES: Still mistake prone at times. Athleticism doesn’t translate into much defensive production. Shot looks funky.
58. Isaiah Mobley, 6-10, Junior, USC.
+STRENGTHS: Can grab and go. Polished face-up game. Hitting more threes on higher volume (42.6% on 3.9/game).
-WEAKNESSES: Subpar FT shooter (Career 59.5%). Cheats off man to the extreme on defense at times. Not sold on him as rim protector.
59. Gui Santos, 6-7, Minas
+STRENGTHS: Dribble-pass-shoot prospect. NBA range as shooter. Bodies up on screens; may have pick-and-pop potential.
-WEAKNESSES: Upright defender who gets caught on screens. Doesn’t have much lift and has hard time finishing against size.
60. Alex Fudge, 6-8, Freshman, LSU
+STRENGTHS: Crazy athlete w/ great instincts on defense making him high-end prospect on that end (5.4 STL%, 5.6 BLK%). Jumps out of the gym. Slithers in for put-backs and lobs.
-WEAKNESSES: Not a shooting threat. Don’t trust him with the ball at this point; turns it over a lot for usage.
61. Khalifa Diop, 6-11, Gran Canaria
+STRENGTHS: Great mover for size- can hard hedge and recover. Strong and knows how to finish around rim. Improving defensive instincts.
-WEAKNESSES: Horrid FT shooter; unlikely to stretch floor. Doesn’t body up on screens and sets a lot of moving ones that will get called in NBA.
62. Yannick Nzosa, 6-11, Unicaja Malaga
+STRENGTHS: Twitchy athlete who can jump and run like a forward. Active player w/ good motor.
-WEAKNESSES: Gets lost in P&R defense at times. Doesn’t know where to go on offense when not involved in the action. Sets poor screens. Has struggled mightily on offense this year.
63. Giordano Bortolani, 6-4, Treviso
+STRENGTHS: Good baseline athleticism and strength. Active mover. Can stroke it from three and takes a lot of them (44.8% on 4.8/game in 21.9 MPG across all leagues this year).
-WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t too much defensively. Slow to react to ball handler’s first step.
64. Allen Flanigan, 6-6, Junior, Auburn
+STRENGTHS: Attacks well at full speed. Loves contact and hits free throws. Awesome at the rim. NBA defensive tools.
-WEAKNESSES: Takes some wild shots. I don’t buy the jumper; contorts body into S shape facing sideways. Coming off Achilles injury.
65. Michael Foster, 6-9, G League Ignite
+STRENGTHS: Has a post-up bag. NBA strength around rim and powers through double. Good shot-blocking instincts.
-WEAKNESSES: Poor at attacking closeouts. Horrible defensive balance and footwork. Gets shot over by bigger players. Tunnel vision on offense. May be too small for fives and too slow for fours.
66. Moussa Diabate, 6-11, Michigan
+STRENGTHS: Gets very high up very quickly to block shots. Great first step. Slides feet well. Should switch down defensively w/ no issue.
-WEAKNESSES: Gets himself into bad situations on offense due to lack of awareness. Forces bad shots. Dramatic bend on jumper and FT numbers have me skeptical of spacing ability on offense.
67. Matteo Spagnolo, 6-4, Vanoli Cremona
+STRENGTHS: Crafty handle. Good start-stop ability to freeze defenses. Reads floor well.
-WEAKNESSES: Subpar laterally and vertically on defense. Tendency to throw passes too far away from teammates.
68. Justin Lewis, 6-7, Sophomore, Marquette
+STRENGTHS: Good rebounder and shot blocker for size. Good athlete. Finds cutting lanes. Hard to penetrate against him.
-WEAKNESSES: Outside shot still isn’t there. Turnover prone. Struggles vs. counter moves; is too reactive.
69. Nolan Hickman, 6-2, Freshman, Gonzaga
+STRENGTHS: Strong off-ball instincts. Limits mistakes. Tremendous vision. Super comfortable taking a back-seat. Impressive three point shooting.
-WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t jump off the page in any one area yet. Not the most impressive athlete.
70. Iverson Molinar, 6-3, Junior, Mississippi State
+STRENGTHS: Making real point-guard passes. Uses head and eyes well to disguise attacks. Good shooter off catch.
-WEAKNESSES: Struggling from three point range this season (Career 38.5%, this year 30.4%). Don’t love defensive translation to NBA.
71. Zach Edey, 7-4, Sophomore, Purdue
+STRENGTHS: Good FT shooter- eventual floor spacer? Great hands. Strong w/ ball. Didn’t start playing until he was 15.
-WEAKNESSES: Cardio will always be an issue. He’s toast whenever he tries to guard on an island against a guard.
72. Jaylin Williams, 6-10, Sophomore, Arkansas.
+STRENGTHS: Can really sling it as a passer; one of the best big men at it in this cycle (3.4 APG).
-WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t love contact. Frustrating rim protection instincts.
73. Ibou Dianko Badji, 7-1, Forca Lleida CE
+STRENGTHS: Solid around rim. Great physical profile. Moves his hands at warp speed. Uses length to get into everything.
-WEAKNESSES: Forces some of the worst shots I’ve seen this year. Horrible instincts when stuck. Motor comes and goes; inconsistent getting up and down floor and closing out well.
74. Ben Vander Plas, 6-8, Senior, Ohio, Stretch Four
+STRENGTHS: Has real passing chops. NBA range and shot variety. Good hands on D (1.4 SPG).
-Likely a one-position player. Older prospect; may not have much room for growth. Can’t protect rim and play smallball five.
75. Jake Laravia, 6-9, Junior, Wake Forest.
+STRENGTHS: Pretty jump shot. Awesome connector passer. Nice counters when self creating.
-WEAKNESSES: One position four, most likely. Handle is shaky at times.
76. Tristan Vukcevic, 6-10, Real Madrid
+STRENGTHS: Smooth getting into shot off catch. Excellent outside shooter for size/age. Picks and pops. Good passer.
-WEAKNESSES: Not super fast off floor, especially through physicality. Struggles defending on an island.
77. Collin Gillespie, 6-3, Super Senior, Villanova
+STRENGTHS: Competes on defense. Can shoot w/ NBA range on and off ball. Strong upper body allows him to hold his own when cross matched.
-WEAKNESSES: Struggles around basket. Average athlete.
78. Andrew Nembhard, 6-5, Senior, Gonzaga
+STRENGTHS: Trustworthy point guard. Great positional size. Successful at rim. More shot variety this year.
-WEAKNESS: Average athlete. Defense is alright. Not a consistent threat from deep.
79. Azuolas Tubelis, 6-11, Sophomore, Arizona
+STRENGTHS: Plays with fire and attitude. Has some lift. Great passing instincts. Gets where he wants vs. smaller players. Leaned out and doing better laterally.
-WEAKNESSES: Has to play 4; best chance is at 5. Not consistent outside shooter despite passing eye test (28.3% career from 3). Prone to getting stripped on drives.
80. Trevion Williams, 6-10, Senior, Purdue
+STRENGTHS: Elite passing for size. Powerful build. Weight Loss Guy- could making big athletic improvements once he doesn’t have to be in a caloric deficit consistently.
-WEAKNESSES: Not a rim protector and can’t stretch the floor; few bigs in that predicament stick.
81. Drew Timme, 6-10, Junior, Gonzaga, Traditional Big Man
+STRENGTHS: Obscene post game w/ top-notch footwork and patience. Feet look better on D. Great top of key passer.
-WEAKNESSES: Has a hard time defending in speech. Not a rim protector. Forces questionable looks. Jumper is flat.
82. Courtney Ramey, 6-3, Senior, Texas
+STRENGTHS: Over 40% from three this season and last. Doing much better inside arc as scorer and distributor.
-WEAKNESSES: Not a great athlete. Has a hard time departing from first read as passer. Lacks positional size at 2 and not a true 1.
83. Josh Minot, 6-8, Memphis, Freshman
+STRENGTHS: Shot looks nice. Very agile mover for size. Flies for blocks.
-WEAKNESSES: Energy player role right now; what does he look like for long stretches? Assist-to-turnover ratio is ugly.
84. Max Abmas, 6-1, Junior, Oral Roberts
+STRENGTHS: 43.6% from three on 10/game. Incredible shot variety. Improved passing.
-WEAKNESSES: Still subpar playmaker for others as a point guard. Will struggle mightily at next level due to lack of size and quickness.
85. Jabari Walker, 6-8, Sophomore, Colorado
+STRENGTHS: Got in much better shape this off-season. Good body control. Plays with a lot of heart. Smart instincts on both sides. Goes up strong through contact.
-WEAKNESSES: Likely one-position four. 3pt shooting has been massive letdown (24.3% on 3.1/game). Needs to space the floor to click.
86. Kofi Cockburn, 7-0, Illinois, Junior
+STRENGTHS: An absolute force getting position. Brick wall of verticality. Soars for blocks.
-WEAKNESSES: Poor shooting touch. Unwilling passer.
87. Trayce Jackson-Davis, 6-9, Junior, Indiana, Paint Big.
+STRENGTHS: Tremendous nose for blocks and gets off ground well. Using off-hand more consistently. Finishes strong and with finesse.
-WEAKNESSES: Does most of his work in post- what is NBA role? Afraid to shoot beyond 15 feet.
88. Taevion Kinsey, 6-5, Senior, Marshall
+STRENGTHS: Good P&R decision maker. Awesome vertical lift. Great positional rebounder. Can defender very well at point of attack.
-WEAKNESSES: First step is worse than you’d expect. Defensive effort is bad but high-usage on offense. 17.1% from three this year and sloppy handle make NBA fit difficult to picture.
89. Fedor Zugic, 6-6, Ulm
+STRENGTHS: Slides well on ball and pesky at point-of-attack. Comfortable putting it on the floor. Willing shooter who can hit tough ones. Played a lot of high level competition.
-WEAKNESSES: Not much vertical lift. Overambitious as shooter and passer. Ball-watches on D a lot.
90. Jahvon Quinerly, 6-1, Redshirt Junior, Alabama, Sweet-Shooting Point, 23.
+STRENGTHS: Great at keeping defenders off balance; good handle & shifty. Sees the floor and can deliver tough passes out of live dribble.
-WEAKNESSES: Went from 43% from three last year to 28% this year. Tries to do way too much with the ball and turns it over.
91. Marcus Bagley, 6-8, Sophomore, Arizona State, Forward, 20.
+STRENGTHS: Consistently productive three point shooter w/ size.
-WEAKNESSES: Battling injuries for second consecutive season. Doesn’t get to rim at all.
92. Jaden Shackelford, 6-3, Alabama.
+STRENGTHS: Quick shooter off the catch. 41.4% from three on 8.3/game. Works hard to rebound.
-WEAKNESSES: Subpar passer and dribbler. Poor positional size. Falls asleep off the ball defensively.
93. Oscar Tshiebwe, 6-9, Kentucky, Junior
+STRENGTHS: Phenomenal skill as a rebounder. Anticipates the lob pass. Pretty footwork in post. Great at getting in position defensively.
-WEAKNESSES: Lack of height and vertical leaping ability limits NBA ceiling.
94. Marcus Bingham, 6-11, Senior, Michigan State
+STRENGTHS: Great at using length to finish over smaller players. Awesome in passing lanes. Protects rim. Runs floor hard.
-WEAKNESSES: Can put it on the floor too much. Low assist player who doesn’t see floor.
95. Kevin McCullar, 6-6, Junior, Texas Tech.
+STRENGTHS: Comfortable guarding multiple positions. Rebounds. Quick passing instincts.
-WEAKNESSES: Competing against NBA athletes could damped effectiveness across the board. It’s hard as defensive specialist early, especially if he doesn’t score efficiently.
96. Sasha Stefanovic, 6-5, Senior, Purdue
+STRENGTHS: Terror from deep. Can hit off of wild movement and doesn’t need any balance to drain a three. Lightning quick release. Tremendous passer.
-WEAKNESSES: Not good inside the arc. Going to struggle defensively.
97. Gabe Brown, 6-7, Senior, Michigan State.
+STRENGTHS: Competes for rebounds. Career 37.8% 3PT shooter with solid size and athleticism.
-WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t offer much facilitating. Defense below where you would like for 3&D prospect.
98. Ariel Hukporti, 7-0, Melbourne United
+STRENGTHS: NBA body. Moves well end-to-end. Good catch radius. Contests well vertically. Active on defense and the glass.
-WEAKNESSES: I don’t buy his touch. Bad hands. Poor feel on offense. Can’t stretch the floor.
99. Kadary Richmond, 6-7, Seton Hall, Sophomore
+STRENGTHS: Elite defender. Solid passing chops for size.
-WEAKNESSES: Not a threat to shoot (under 1 3PTA/game). Defenses play way off of him. Doesn’t always play in crunch time because of weak offensive output.
100. Adam Flagler, 6-3, Redshirt Junior, Baylor
+STRENGTHS: Outstanding range. Career 39.2% 3PT shooter on 5.9/game. Has developed as a playmaker for others. Makes himself big on D- may be able to work as an NBA 2 off the bench.
-WEAKNESSES: Not a ton of athletic juice as a driver. Undersized.
Great work, Maxwell. Can’t wait to discuss some of these with you!