Draft Class 4

• This scouting report will show the top 50 prospects ranked in order by potential draft position
• ‘Shades of’ gives a bit of a player comparison

Draft Class 4 Overview

• This draft class doesn’t have a clear cut top prospect, nor does it have a clear cut top 5…this draft could go in any order for the first 6 to 7 picks. The favorite to go #1 out of the bunch is PG Jaymoore Ivey, he has the highest upside…whereas SF Tariq Washington or SF Bojan Jovic might be safer picks with lower upside.
• Scouts like the quality of players that can be found outside of the lottery in this draft (Mid-1^st rounders) they believe there are some solid starters in that area.

Draft Class 4 Player Snapshot

• Potential Busts:
• Jayceon Ivey, PG – Kentucky
• Vojdan Vasylius, SF – FSU
• Mikal Moultrie, SG – Texas
• Dakoulas Ristic, C – Serbia
• Potential Sleepers:
• Jason House, PG – Purdue
• Dillon Padgett, SG – Indiana
• Thaddeus Hightower, PF – Oklahoma
• Drasko Mitrovic, C - Serbia

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Scouting Notes: Jayceon Ivey

Offense Initiator—Jayceon Ivey is a speedy guard that looks to have shaped his game in the same manner as Russell Westbrook. Ivey is an electric athlete who can soar to the rim and finish through contact. Has a fluid handle and shifty style that allows him to navigate the pick-n-roll or beat defenders on ISO’s. He’s a willing passer (if his shot isn’t there) but will need to put more trust into his teammates instead of playing hero ball. Crashes the boards on both ends of the floor and could end up with lots of triple doubles in the NBA. His shot selection is terrible at times, when he tries to do too much himself (only shot 31% from 3 this year). Can be a bit lackadaisical on defense at times.

Shades of: Russell Westbrook / De’Aaron Fox

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Shades of: Tracy McGrady / Jayson Tatum

Scouting Notes: Tariq Washington

Playmaker – Tariq Washington is a safe pick here at #2; doesn’t have the ceiling that Ivey has, but has a much higher floor. Washington has smooth scoring skills, versatile defense and a wining mentality. Has the tools to become a dominant pick-and-roll shot creator with great feel and footwork. Has a nice handle and a good amount of dribble moves at his disposal. Smart passer who understands how to manipulate the defense with his dribble and patience. Strong at-rim finisher who can finish with touch or power—not fazed by contact. Versatile man-to-man defender. Needs to improve his lateral quickness to maximize his ability to guard smaller/quicker players. Tries to force tough passes that can lead to turnovers.

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Scouting Notes: Vojdan Vasylius

Finisher– Vojdan Vasylius has the potential to become a two-way player. Athletic forward that excels at finishing around the basket. He’s also shown that he can be effective from mid-range--hitting shots pretty consistently and scouts believe with time and effort he could get his 3pt% above 30%. Vasylius has decent ball handling skills and will be able to beat some defenders off the dribble. He’s great in pick-n-roll sets as the roll-man where he can use his explosive athleticism to hammer down alley-oop dunks. Vasylus has shown flashes of being a good defender, he just needs to continue to put in work on that end of the floor.

Shades of: Aaron Gordon / Rich Mans Derrick Jones Jr.

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Scouting Notes: Bojan Jovic

Point Forward—Bojan Jovic (younger brother of Darko Jovic) is a versatile forward with the playmaking ability of a guard, his jump-shot is spotty and the development of his shooting will truly determine how good of a player he will become. Jovic is a great playmaker for his position and handles the ball really well—has a good basketball IQ and rarely makes mistakes. Jovic is a decent defender that plays really good “team” defense. A few concerns are his shooting—which has been wildly inconsistent, and his lack of athleticism. He’s a pesky on ball defender, but lacks the lateral quickness needed to contain quicker players.

Shades of: Poor mans Luka / Dario Saric

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Scouting Notes: Deshawn Flynn

Deep Range Shot Creator—Deshawn Flynn is ranked as the 5^th best player in this draft but could go anywhere in the top 5, including #1. In a draft lacking ‘sure bets’ and ‘high ceilings’ Flynn can end up being the best of the bunch—but he’s a sniper from outside the arc and has tons of confidence. Flynn had the green light at all times in college and he took full advantage of it—leading the NCAA in three’s made this year. Flynn is also a good passer, but is more of a scorer than playmaker. His biggest question mark entering the draft is his defense. He’ll be a liability early on, but his offense will keep him on the floor. Might become an average defender at best.

Shades of: Trae Young / Thrift shop Steph Curry

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Scouting Notes: Mikal Moultrie

Athletic Finisher—Mikal Moultrie is an elite athlete who might be a bit small for the 2, but has shown he could potentially become a point guard. Moultrie has elite quickness; he flies up the court and is a monster dunker in the open floor. He’s lean but has broad shoulders. He’s an elite shooter from NBA range who is always looking for his shot. Can spot up or hit off-balance coming off screens, or off the dribble. NBA spacing may unlock his pick-n-roll capabilities allowing him to pull up over screens at will or attack newly open lanes. Hasty decision maker, too frequently dribbles into trouble. Average passer—if he becomes a point—passing will be secondary.

Shades of: Malik Monk / Zach Lavine

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Scouting Notes: Dakoulas Ristic

Stretch Five—Dakoulas Ristic is a tremendous perimeter scorer at the center position who needs to refine his defense to maximize his potential. Ristic is a fluid, agile 7+footer with a guard’s skill set. Potential to score off the bounce, pull up to shot, or attack. He’s an excellent spot up shooter with NBA range. Projects as a major pick-n-pop and spot up threat. Does a good job finishing at the rim—able to use either hand. Needs to expand beyond his shooting game to add playmaking and interior scoring to his game. Subpar interior defender because he doesn’t get in position for leverage and he lacks strength and length.

Shades of: Lauri Markkanen / Ryan Anderson

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Scouting Notes: Javaris Linhart

3 Level Scorer– Javaris Linhart is a safe bet to be a productive player, however his ceiling is unknown. Teams looking for a player that can score from all three levels will be happy with Linhart’s game. He’s an advanced scorer with a sweet stroke that will destroy mis-matches. Linhart is a savvy ball-handler and fluid athlete but isn’t super explosive. At times Linhart tends to live in Mid-Range off of picks, NBA teams may want to see him shooting more 3’s then he did this year at Miami. Linhart improved defensively through-out the season but still needs to continue to improve on that end of the floor.

Shades of: Allan Houston / Matt Barnes

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Scouting Notes: C.J. Taylor

Slasher—C.J. Taylor is the younger brother of A.J. Taylor—he has an elite first step and the kind of electric shot-making ability that could make him a star, but needs to improve his defense. Dynamic shot creator out of iso’s and pick-n-rolls. Has the quickest first step in the draft. Has a good enough 3pt shot (36%) to keep defenses from sagging off on D. Excels at driving to the rim—takes long strides and looks like he’s gliding. Capable of finishing through contact with either hand. When he’s not scoring, he shows creativity delivering passes to teammates, including kickouts and entry feeds. Often falls asleep on defense, losing track of his man…stands around ball watching far too often.

Shades of: Donovan Mitchell / Darius Garland

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Scouting Notes: Rashad Gamble

Offense Initiator—Rashaad Gamble is a fearless speedster who's at his best in the open floor and will benefit fro NBA spacing. Gamblex is capable of creating tons of space off the dribble with his array of dribble moves. He has a quick first step that he mixes in with his hesi to keep defenders off balance. Solid facilitator, but is more of a scorer than a playmaker. Gamble is a competitive defender who moves well laterally. Not an above-the-rim finisher, struggles finishing through contact; would benefit from adding a floater to his game. His mobility and effort can make him a good overall defender, especially off-ball, but at this state his fundamentals remain sloppy.

Shades of: Coby White / Rodrigue Beaubois

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Scouting Notes: Davon Kirkland

Shooter—Davon Kirkland is a tall, semi-athletic forward who can drain shots from just about anywhere, but he’ll need to hone his ball handling to reach his scoring potential. Sweet shooting stroke with a high-quick release and soft touch, both off the catch and off the dribble. Good enough ball handler in the open floor—can go coast to coast. Effective off-ball player who moves well on cuts and knows how to get himself open for catch-and-shoot 3s. With solid length and decent quickness, he’s potentially a versatile defender. His lack of advanced dribbling moves prevents him from getting to the rim or creating space against better defenders. Frustrating shot selection due to his habit of settling for jumpers

Shades of: Keith Van Horn / Andrei Kirilenko

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Scouting Notes: Jerami Rowe

Multi Position Defender—Jerami Rowe is a sturdy two-way combo forward who projects as a high tier rebounder and multiple position defender. Has a nice catch and shoot jumper and strength to finish inside. He plays best off of the ball by cutting to the basket, winning off of a couple dribbles or spotting up for a jumper. He has the strength and quickness to guard on the perimeter, while also squaring up in the post. Rowe had a nice freshman season, earning All Freshman honors and becoming a key cog in the UNC rotation. While he’s not a flashy prospect, he is an all-around player that played winning basketball. Good frame, IQ and versatile skillset. 

Shades of: Shawn Marion / Gerald Wallace

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Scouting Notes: Raymond Miller

3 & D Guard—Raymond Miller is a defensive menace who offers complementary offense with his shooting, though his ball handling must improve. Miller is an elite perimeter defender who moves quick laterally, can switch onto wings, and combines good technique with intensity to neutralize opponents. Plays and looks like a strong safety off-ball; quickly closes out to intercept passes and pickpocket ball handlers. Miller is a knockdown spot-up 3pt shooter. His high, loose dribble makes it hard for him to create shots against good defenders. Uncomfortable shooting off the dribble—needs to quicken his release.

Shades of: Bigger Pat Beverly / Smaller Gerald Wallace

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Scouting Notes: Joel Macvan

Athletic Finisher—Joel Macvan is an athletic marvel that showcased his athleticism during his time with Oklahoma State, but questions remain about his defense and jumper due to the small sample size. Macvan is an aggressive wing with a slender, yet strong frame. Loves finding seams and attacking them on offense. Has the focus, quickens and strength to defend on the perimeter. Has a decent jumper—best served of the catch, but capable of one-two dribble pull-ups. Needs to tighten his handle to unlock more scoring opportunities. His development will determine if he becomes a solid starter or just an energy guy off the bench.

Shades of: Glen Robinson III / Young Nick Young

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Scouting Notes: Jamal Trice

Playmaking Shot Creator—Jamal Trice is a knockdown shooter with a slick handle who went though a recent growth spurt that caused his upside to skyrocket. Shifty ballhandler who’s a knockdown shooter from deep off the bounce. Pillowy soft touch on his floater when attacking the rim or leaning off-balance away from the basket. Solid playmaker who understands how to weaponize his scoring to open up teammates, especially out of the pick-n-roll. Is he still getting taller? He grew 2 inches after his freshman season. Will need to thrive in spite of his athleticism. He lacks an elite first step and doesn’t possess much explosiveness around the rim. Becoming a crafty finisher and ball handler is the key to his success.

Shades of: D’Angelo Russell / Darius Garland

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Scouting Notes: Charlie Maxwell

Multi Positional Defender—Charlie Maxwell is an energetic big with potential to be a multi-positional defender and versatile scorer, though he’s still in the early stages of his development. Maxwell has pick-n-roll upside: he can roll and finish with athleticism or put the ball on the floor and get to the rim. He’s an active rim-runner in transition. He’s a good rebounder, and he’s especially active on the offensive glass. Athletic defender who makes plays in the passing lanes as a mobile helper. With his length and strength, he could develop into a rim protector in smaller lineups. He’s currently a turnover machine—he doesn’t read defenses well and often forces shots or drives into a sea of defenders.

Shades of: James Johnson / Montrezl Harrell

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Scouting Notes: Calvin Adams

3pt Shot Creator—Calvin Adams is an energetic player that projects as a 3&D wing, who may have untapped scoring potential if he can develop his ballhandling skills. Pesky on-ball defender with lightning quick hands and rare instincts—rips balls from ballhandlers on a regular basis and jumps passing lanes. Improved his spot up shot throughout the season, but still struggles with inconsistency. Has some explosiveness, can finish strong when attacking the basket. Limited ballhandling ability—which attributes to his lack of off the dribble shooting efficiency.

Shades of: Kent Bazemore / Patrick McCaw

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Scouting Notes: Marko Antic

3 & D Wing—Marko Antic is a typical 3&D prospect who shoots and defends well, though he’s not a jump-out-of-the-gym athlete. Antic is an advanced off-ball defender; rotates well, communicates, and has good footwork on closeouts. Makes winning plays with weakside blocks, deflections, and timely rebounds. Has made steady progress during his two years at Washingrton. He’s a good spot-up shooter with NBA range. Antic lacks dynamic playmaking skill; he tends to pass the ball after he’s stopped his dribble rather than pass in rhythm on the move. Slow first step and limited ball-handling skills

Shades of: Wesley Matthews / Jae Crowder

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Scouting Notes: Carson Phillips

Slasher—Carson Phillips is an explosive athlete with raw skills who flashes the ability to someday become an excellent go-to scorer. Phillips accelerates like a Tesla, with fluid change of direction and the explosiveness to launch up to the rim. Already a force as a straight-line driver and has long-term upside to be a threatening pick-n-roll scorer if his ballhandling skills improve. Lean but has the frame to add muscle, he could live at the free throw line as he gets stronger and his skills improve. Active on-ball defender, and instinctual off-ball defender. Inconsistent shooter who needs to tweak his mechanics and extend his range. He lived in the mid-range and only shot 24.4% from beyond the Arc. Shaky decision making skills—often over dribbles himself into traffic.

Shades of: Latrell Spreewell / Gary Harris

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Scouting Notes: Rotnei Langhi

Stretch Four—Rotnei Langhi is a combo forward who is capable of spacing the floor and can defend multiple positions. Langhi is a skilled post-up player who can score from either block using a multitude of moves. He’s a solid shooter with a high release point and NBA range. Good at making cuts, setting screens, and completing simple passes. Defends guards on the perimeter as competently as he does big men in the pick-n-roll. Displays questionable toughness when battling in the post or boxing out for rebounds. Lacks the quick first step, agility, or ball-handling skills necessary to be a shot creator.

Shades of: Bobby Simmons / Keita Bates-Diop

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Scouting Notes: Jalen Edwards

Multi-Positional Defender—Jalen Edwards is a raw physical specimen with defensive versatility upside. Long has good footwork on his drives to the rim; his handle is still catching up, but his feet look natural on Eurosteps and rip-throughs. Productive rebounder on both ends of the floor. Solid post scoring potential, he moves well and gets to his hook shot, but lacks advanced moves. Edwards fumbles the ball often-and that’s on straight line drives, never mind more advanced maneuvers. He needs to learn to control the rock better to maximize his physical gifts. Edwards has poor defensive fundamentals, he defends flat footed, which slows him down laterally. Untamed jump shot; he has good mechanics but is very inconsistent.

Shades of: Al-Farouq Aminu / Sekou Doumbouya

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Scouting Notes: Cornelius Purvis

Glass Cleaner—Cornelius Purvis can immediately fill a role as a tenacious defender and gritty rebounder whose not afraid to mix it up in the paint. Purvis is a relentless rebounder with great instincts chasing down boards. Doesn’t shy away from contact when finishing at the rim. Runs the floor hard in transition, which translates to easy fast-break dunks and chase-down blocks. He’s still a raw shooter who lacks range—needs to put in lots of work to get his shot down. Not much of a ballhandler, limits him to straight-line drives.

Shades of: Reggie Evans / Derrick McKey

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Scouting Notes: Arlo Cooper

3pt Playmaker—Arlo Cooper is a score-first point guard with a nice handle and deep range. Evans might be able to carve out a spot in the NBA as a shot-making spark plug. He displays advanced vision in the open floor and delivers difficult kickouts off the dribble; he’s a better playmaker than he often gets credit for, and the spacing in the NBA could unleash his passing. Excels in the pick-n-roll game, capable of throwing lobs to the roller, kickouts, or pulling up for his own shot. He’s a streaky shooter with wildly fluctuating numbers; backup guards who stick in the league are usually more consistent. Struggles to score in the paint against good rim protectors. Needs to become a consistent defender.

Shades of: B.J. Armstrong / Shamorie Ponds

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Scouting Notes: Valentin Jennings

Mid Range Shot Creator—Valentin Jennings is a fearless scorer with a slippery style, though he’ll need to show that he can play team-ball in a NBA system. Jennings is a good pick-n-roll threat because of his ability to pull up from deep, wiggle his way to the paint, or make passes off the dribble. His combination of smooth footwork and use of pace makes him effective attacking the rim, though he needs to get better at finishing against length. Has advanced ball-handling skills with hesitations, crossovers, and a feel for changing speeds. Stagnates the offense too frequently by falling into isolations, a habit he’ll have to break.

Shades of: Bigger Jamal Crawford / Rodney Hood

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Scouting Notes: Carter O’Bryant

Multi Positional Defender—Carter O’Bryant is a forward who understands his role as the tenacious defender and gritty rebounder who gets his nose dirty. O’Bryant is a relentless rebounder on both ends of the floor. Wasn’t asked to score much while at Illinois, but hit on 41% of his three’s so he can space the floor. Role player qualities: he sets hard screens, avoids careless mistakes, and facilitates. Super versatile defender who blends a good basketball IQ, instincts, good athleticism, and sheer effort to give him lockdown upside. Only possesses basic ball handling skills so he’s not a threat off the dribble.

Shades of: Shorter Nick Collison / PJ Tucker

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Scouting Notes: Vernon Bush

3pt Playmaker—Vernon Bush is a score-first point with a tight handle and deep range who can carve out his spot in the NBA as a spark plug scorer. Bush is a dynamic pick-n-roll ball handler who is good at splitting defenders and can also pull up and drain jumpers. He’s a solid spot up shooter with a smooth lefty stroke—he’s also efficient shooting off screens and handoffs. Crafty finisher around the rim who uses scoop shots and floaters to compensate for his average vertical. His shot selection can be frustrating at times, and he tends to overdribble—takes too many contested pull-ups.

Shades of: Cuttino Mobley / Austin Rivers

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Scouting Notes: Josef Ilic

Stretch Five—Josef Ilic is a floor spacing center who will need to improve on defense if he want’s to stay on the court. Ilic is a good shooter with NBA range and a quick release on his shot. He’s a strong screener who can pick-n-pop, attack closeouts, or roll to the rim. Good ball handler for his size, looks fluid on his drives. Solid passer who keeps the flow going—not a ball stopper. Ilic hasn’t shown the ability to hit jumpers off the dribble. He could improve at carving out space under the rim and finishing better through contact. He’s not an ideal rim protector, because he doesn’t alter or block many shots. Struggles guarding on the perimeter and against the pick-n-roll.

Shades of: Channing Frye / Kelly Olynyk

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Scouting Notes: Theo Riley

Offense Initiator—Theo Riley is a gifted athlete, but he doesn’t affect winning as a passer or defender. Riley is an explosive athlete—he soars through the lane, uses both hands to dunk and finish in traffic, major threat in transition. He’s a shifty ball-handler and creative finisher—uses quick crossovers and step-backs to get open—gets to the rim with ease. Accurate passer with potential to improve, but doesn’t make many advanced passes and tends to be a beat slow making reads in the pick-n-roll. His shooting is hampered by inconsistent footwork and getting his set point early, ruining momentum. Makes too many bad decisions—forces tough shots early in the clock. Doesn’t give much effort on defense.

Shades of: Stephon Marbury / Dennis Smith Jr.

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Scouting Notes: Jason House

Mid Range Shot Creator—Jason House is an energetic score-first point guard that put up some good numbers in his lone year at Purdue. Worst case scenario House will be a microwave scorer off the bench, and at best he’ll be a solid starter that can lead an offense. House is a dynamic ball handler who should thrive with more room as a pick-n-roll threat. Has several go-to dribble moves to stymie defenders—constant threat to score thanks to his ability to hit step-backs and pull-up jumpers from just about anywhere on the floor. Doesn’t have the best shot selection, not a pure playmaker at the PG position, and needs to be more reliable on defense.

Shades of: Kemba Walker / Cole Anthony

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Scouting Notes: Dillon Padgett

3pt Specialist—Dillon Padgett is a natural floor general and potent shooter, but lacks the burst needed to be a starter in the NBA. Padgett plays with great pace in pick-n-roll, he depends on his use of hesitations to compensate for his subpar athleticism. He’s a dual threat in the pick-n-roll—posing a threat as both a shooter and passer. He has a sturdy frame with long arms; he projects as a reliable man-to-man defender if his fundamentals improve. He made strides through he season and possesses a high work ethic. Padgett doesn’t put a lot of pressure on the rim as a ball handler, which may limit his value as a playmaker if he’s not creating angles for kickout 3’s. He defends on his heels, which slows down his lateral slides—bites on pump fakes.

Shades of: Derek Anderson / Theo Maledon

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Scouting Notes: Antonne Bridges

Interior Finisher—Antonne Bridges is an excellent athlete and active big man whose calling card in the NBA will be his immense defensive versatility. Bridges is a superb shot blocker who perfectly times his leaps and alters shots without fouling. Outstanding perimeter defender who can switch screens onto guards and wings, and contain stretch bigs. He’s a skilled finisher around the rim; he has good hands, can dunk through contact and use either hand on layups. Bridges is a bit undersized and has a lean frame which leaves him prone to being overpowered on the boards and defending the interior. He’s a mediocre shooter who must improve the consistency of his form.

Shades of: Udonis Haslem / Darrell Arthur

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Scouting Notes: Lonnie Gooding

Glass Cleaner—Lonnie Gooding the Wichita State big man looks like the Incredible Hulk and plays like a Ben Wallace impersonator. Gooding is an amazing shot blocker with excellent instincts and fundamentals. He has full command of the rule of verticality, keeping his hands straight up without fouling. Strong post defender—once his technique improves enough to maximize his low center of gravity, he’ll be like a brick wall inside. Great rebounder who is a threat for put-back dunks—he has strong hands and rarely gets stripped after offensive rebounds. Lob Threat! Gooding is a limited passer, screener, and ball handler—teams won’t want the ball in his hands much on offense.

Shades of: Tristan Thompson / Sagaba Knoate

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Scouting Notes: Von Golob

Shooter—Von Golob is a smooth-shooting guard with an instinctive feel for getting up good looks. Golob does a great job cutting to the basket, relocating, and using screens to get open looks at the hoop. Does a good job on spot up jump shots and showed he was capable of generating his own shot off the dribble. Has a good enough handle to get open shots, but needs to tighten it up so he can get to the rim more frequently. Plays hard on defense, but he’s undersized and teams will likely pick on him defensively. He’s a below-the-rim finisher who will need to improve upon his raw floater to be a scoring threat in the paint.

Shades of: Grayson Allen / Expired OJ Mayo

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Scouting Notes: Thaddeus Hightower

Paint Defender—Thaddeus Hightower is a thick bodied big with cat-like quickness, and is a jack-of-all-trades at the 4 spot. Hightower has the soft hands to catch tough passes and the court awareness to quickly finish on dump-offs or in the pick-n-roll. He’s not an elite athlete, but can finish lobs when he has space. Elevates quickly on layups and put-backs. Knows exactly how to position himself on the court on cuts, screens, and rim runs. Fluid laterally, with light feet, which gives him the ability to play spot duty with quicker player on switches—he’s not a liability. Has a hitch in his jumper that makes him ineffective off the dribble. Needs to slow down mentally; most of his turnovers come from trying to do too much on the drive or as a passer.

Shades of: Wendell Carter Jr / Antonio McDyess

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Scouting Notes: Finn Kanter

Pass First Point—Finn Kanter is a high-IQ point guard who has tremendous intangibles and could rise up the draft boards with good workouts. Kanter has an excellent feel for pick-n-roll, he can pull up from anywhere, changes speeds, and make textbook passes. Has good touch on runners and short jumpers. Crafty finisher at the rim—handles contact well and can finish with either hand on layups. Lacks speed; struggles turning the corner to get to the rim due to his average first step. Needs to tighten his handle in order to create space as an initiator for his offense.

Shades of: Derek White / Patty Mills

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Scouting Notes: Ariel Reed

3 & D Wing—Ariel Reed is a lights-out shooter who projects as a sturdy, versatile defender; has potential as a 3&D role player. Reed is an excellent spot-up shooter with a nice smooth stroke, a quick release and NBA range. He’s capable of shooting off the dribble, but he lacks the ability to create separation. Plays extremely hard on defense—fights through screens, defends with toughness against larger players, and rebounds the ball well. Reed doesn’t have the speed or ballhandling ability to turn the corner on drives to the hoop, and lacks explosiveness when trying to finish inside. Lacks court vision and accuracy on his passes.

Shades of: Aaron Affalo / Wesley Matthews

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Scouting Notes: Dylan Selby

3pt Specialist—Dylan Selby is a lights-out shooter with a knack for hitting big shots. Selby is a dead-eye spot up shooter with NBA range and the ability to hit tough, contested shots. He’s aggressive at attacking closeouts; mixes in hesitations and uses both hands to finish at the rim. Good rebounder for his position who battles bigs and uses his instincts to chase loose balls. Tough player with a relentless attitude who plays hard on defense. Needs to improve his “first step” significantly to become a threat off the dribble and attacking the rim. Selby was able to draw a bunch of fouls in college, but tends to play “bully ball,” which doesn’t always translate against NBA athleticism.

Shades of: Duncan Robinson / Danny Ainge

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Scouting Notes: Jeffrey Dyson

Stretch Four—Jeffrey Dyson is one of the draft’s best shooters; has teased shot-creation skills as a scorer and passer. Dyson is an elite marksman who can drain shots coming off screens and handoffs. Defenses must always account for him. Flashes shot-creation skills in the open floor. He can run pick-and roll and fire accurate passes, though he’s best suited for a more limited role. Loose handle when it comes to creating in isolation situations. To be more of an on-ball threat, he needs to tighten his crossovers and advanced moves to break down defenders

Shades of: Luke Kennard / Aaron Nesmith

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Scouting Notes: Stanley Simpson

Mid Range Playmaker-Stanley Simpson is hearty competitor with a silky shot-creating style and a knack for making plays in clutch moments. Simpson is a good catch-and-shoot marksman who also hit 86% of his free throws as a senior, which bodes well for his future as a shooter. He also looked comfortable from NBA range at the combine. He’s a creative playmaker who sees passing windows before they open, and he can deliver the ball using either hand from awkward angles. Reliable off-ball defender who plays with activity and attentiveness, helping and then recovering to his own man. Lacks the lateral quickness to stick to speedy guards. He could develop enough on defense to earn minutes, but lacks upside.

Shades of: Grayson Allen / Austin Reaves

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Scouting Notes: Liam Kuksiks

Rebounder—Liam Kuksiks is a modern four with decent height, good length, good athleticism and knockdown shooting ability. Talented shooter off the dribble who uses nifty stepbacks or side dribbles to create space; he takes far too many mid-range jumpers but has shown that he has NBA 3-point range. He has theoretical shot-creation ability in the pick-n-roll and on isolations, as he uses hesitations well and has flashed spin moves and crossoversHas a tendency to stop the ball and halt his team’s offensive flow, opting to jab step from a triple threat positions instead of making decisive moves. Needs to tighten his handle and improve his scoring at the rim.

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Shades of: Otto Porter Jr. / Bigger Rodney Hood

Scouting Notes: Brennon Hastings

Glass Cleaner—Brennon Hastings is an interior big man who plays his butt off and has upside on the defensive end. He sets strong screens and finishes well at the rim, which could make him an effective pick-and-roll option. Hungry offensive rebounder with a nose for tracking the ball. Also a great defensive rebounder who consistently boxes out. Solid rim protector who’s active in the paint. Lacks a reliable perimeter jumper and doesn’t shoot well from the free throw line. Loose handle diminishes his ability as to be a shot creator out of handoff and post actions.

Shades of: Richaun Holmes / Kendrick Perkins

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Scouting Notes: Paxton Keefe

Paint Defender—Paxton Keefe is a versatile and switchable defender who needs to continue to develop his offensive game. Keefe is an explosive leaper who can attack in a straight line off the bounce. In transition, he runs the floor hard to make himself a target for outlets. Superb on-ball defender who moves laterally with guard-like swiftness and can also regularly contest shots with his length. Rim protecting presence with an enormous 7-foot-3 wingspan. He can defend pick-and-rolls by dropping, blitzing, or switching. And when off the ball, he displays great instincts helping inside. Inconstant 3-point shooter. Despite some hot streaks, he hasn’t shown dynamic ability coming off screens or pick-and-popping.

Shades of: Jonathan Issac / JT Thor

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Scouting Notes: Drasko Mitrovic

Finisher—Drasko Mitrovic is a throwback interior big with a sweet post skill set and a knack for playmaking, though he needs to improve his range and defense. Has unbelievable footwork in the low post and can finish through tons of contact using either hand from difficult angles. He lives at the free throw line. Sets strong screens and finishes at a high level on rolls to the rim thanks to his good hands and feel. Excellent passer with the upside to be an offensive hub. He facilitates from the post, the elbows, and even brings the ball up court. He’s a non-shooter right now, but he has potential if he changes his mechanics. Will struggle defending the pick-n-roll due to his lack of lateral quickness

Shades of: Nikola Vucevic / Domantas Sabonis

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Scouting Notes: Jarrett Hall

Rim Protector—Jarrett Hall is a throwback big man with a modern touch, though questions remain about his shot and effectiveness on defense. Hall is an imposing post player—he’s good at establishing position and has slick footwork on his power moves; he also draws a ton of fouls. Shows promise as a spot up 3-point shooter thanks to his good mechanics. Great rebounder with a sense for reading the trajectory of the ball; on the offensive glass, he’s stellar at grabbing the ball, staying patient, then scoring. Despite his strong mechanics, he has always struggled at the line. Lacks explosiveness and fundamentals to make up for his average wingspan, which limits his upside as a rim protector.

Shades of: Old Demarcus Cousins / Jared Sullinger

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Scouting Notes: Danilo Nacius

3pt Shot Creator—Danilo Nacius is a gutsy player who hits big-time shots, crashes the boards, and hustles on defense. Good three point shooter with a quick release and the ability to make contested shots. Also displays a savvy ability for getting open on the perimeter. Flashes upside to create room off the dribble and hit three point jumpers, either using a screen or out of an isolation. There’s no question about his ability to do it off simpler actions, like a side dribble when a defender closes out. Doesn’t create much separation off the dribble due to his rigid ball handling. Lacks passing feel and skill, often appearing rushed when pressured.

Shades of: Josh Hart / Bogdan Bodanovic

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Scouting Notes: Darrin Stewart

Rebounding Wing—Darrin Stewart is a hard-nosed defender who plays like a big on offense but needs to stretch his game to the perimeter. He can defend across multiple positions because of his mix of strength, agility, intelligence, and fundamentals—he tough. Elite rebounder for his position—he rebounds with such ferocity, and chases loose balls with such intent. Good at-rim finisher—he has strength, but also moves with grace. Even if he’s in a crowd, coming off a cut or a catch near the rim, he can absorb contact and score. Uncomfortable spot-up shooting from the perimeter. Doesn’t make much of an impact with the ball in his hands.

Shades of: Semi Ojeleye / Justin Champagnie

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Scouting Notes: Aron Berry

Perimeter Defender—Aron Berry is an energetic player with 3 & D potential who may have untapped scoring upside if he develops his handle. Berry is a hyperactive defender with lightning-quick hands and elite instincts; regularly rips ball from ball handlers and jumps passing lanes. He’s an engaged, focused defender who knows when to help and displays an advanced understanding of positioning. Explosive athlete who can leap over and dunk through length, a lob threat on cuts, and an overall good finisher around the rim. Inconsistent shooter that may always be inconsistent. Not a threat off the dribble.

Shades of: Bruce Bowen / Kent Bazemore

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Scouting Notes: Dominique Baynes

Paint Defender—Dominique Baynes is a throwback bid with a modern touch. Baynes is a solid ball handler for a big man—he didn’t get a ton of changes to show it in college, but he can go coast-to-coast and attack closeouts. Capable of spacing the floor with a decent 3-point shot when spotting up. Commanding post player, who can finish through contact. Nimble perimeter defender for a player his size; he’s inconsistent but has potential to be switchable. Frustrating decision maker—On one possession he’ll throw a dart across the court to a spot up shooter, then on the next he’ll dribble into a crowd of defenders and turn the ball over. Struggled as an on-ball defender in college.

Shades of: Vernon Carey / Jared Sullinger

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Scouting Notes: Jacob Andrews

3pt Specialist—Jacob Andrews will get drafted because of his excellent shooting ability, but he needs to improve as a defender to have a lasting career. Lights-out 3-point shooter off the catch who can drain shots even when he’s contested. Average passer within the flow of the offense, though he’s not a shot creator. Average defender who can stick with some bigger players, but will be mostly limited to guarding wings with similar athletic ability. Lacks scoring off the bounce and as a finisher in the paint. He doesn’t have an advanced handle or the vision to generate shots off the dribble.

Shades of: Duncan Robinson / Kyle Korver

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Scouting Notes: Jayden Fletcher

Athletic Finisher—Jayden Fletcher is an exceptional athlete with a sturdy frame who can defend multiple positions, but lacks the offense needed to be a contributor on that end of the floor. Outstanding leaper who can throw down dunks in traffic, and thrives in transition. He could also thrive as a roller to the basket in an offense with a high-powered guard. He’s a solid lob threat and can score off one or two dribbles. One of the best defenders in this draft—his skillset should translate to the NBA where he has All-Defensive team upside. Struggles shooting the ball—hit 29 percent of his shots from beyond the Arc and only shot 55% from the line.

Shades of: Yves Pons / Kenneth Faried

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