A ton of people's consensus number one guy in this class, but his injury-riddled season along with questions about his work ethic and love for basketball could cause him to dip a little bit. Through all of that, you are getting the best naturally gifted scorer in this class. Great shooter with good form and upwards motion, works great on catch and shoot as well as off the dribble. Really underrated defender, slides his feet well and has good hands. Not a willing passer, will make the play if needed but will be his biggest area of improvement. I don't think the work ethic thing will be a factor at the next level (see Anthony Edwards pre-draft issue) with the NBA being his ultimate goal.

One of my personal favorite prospects in this class, a kid who has the size and length to play at the next level as a two-way guy. His athleticism is off the charts, and ability to finish above and around the rim is up with the top of the class. Above average rebounder due to his long wingspan and positioning. Defensively sound, really solid shot blocker, doesn't foul much from this one season. at North Carolina. His perimeter shooting is about as nonexistent as it could be with only 7 makes on 27 attempts in his shortened season. Fractured his hand in the second-half of the season, then broke his thumb when he was a game away from returning. His playstyle and athleticism will allow him to be a top tier frontcourt prospect in the NBA.

Potentially the most polarizing prospect in this class comes potentially from Coach Cal's best ever freshman in Acuff. There is nothing lacking in his offensive ability, can score at all three levels. Has the natural clutch gene and ability to execute late in games. His strong finishing at the rim leads to a ton of trips to the line. Steady ball handler, passing is decent, gets his counting stats on passes out of double teams or dribble, drive kick-outs. Defense is very nonexistent from college tape. Athleticism and quickness says he should be at least avergae, but it seems to be an awareness issue and energy salvage problem. Overall offensive juggernaut who will go high and wouldn't shock me if he averages close to 20 as a rookie on the right team.

First of the National Championship team to land in the first round. As the oldest player in the class, Lendeborg can do it all for whoever takes him. Physical, explosive player who will finish at the rim with ease. Great shooter for his position and size. Defensively will be a game changer for a team. Can guard his position but also can handle some guards due to his footwork and long wingspan to make up getting beat. Biggest attribute he has is his motor, this is a guy who is 100% go at all times and makes winning plays on both sides of the ball. His biggest weakness is his often struggles on the glass where he is not in position at times. Numbers don't take into account the size on the court with him on his team. This is a winning player that a team with a lottery pick that's looking to win now will jump all over.

One of the few "lottery ticket" players in this first round, as Brown has dealt with a ton of injuries and underwhelming play throughout this season. Brown was one of the best shooters coming into this class' season with his outstanding play at the FIBA U19. Explosive and sneaky good athlete that will catch you off guard at times. Really solid passer and playmaker overall, but has some turnover issues from forcing. Defensively, there isn't much to be excited about, although his athleticism and size should help him not be below average. Once he figures out the consistency issues he has, he will be a very solid contributor to a team.

I think Labaron might jump back up for me in my rankings after a while watching more of his tape to see the player I was extremely high on at the beginning of the season. Really talented offensive player, can get a bucket at all three levels with being a very efficient perimeter shooter. Improved passer from last year with being the primary ball handler and showed promising flashes. Good handle, especially through traffic. Defensively he is an average to below average grade. Size doesn't go on his side and he tends to lose track of his man in situations. Not the most athletic player either, so teams who are looking for that might pass up on Philon. Overall he's a safe pick as an offensive prospect who has shown he can score at the highest level collegiately.

Along with Mikel Brown, add Quaintance to the "lottery ticket" players in this class. Quaintance reclassified last year and started early at Arizona State before transferring to Kentucky this year. He only appeared in 4 games this season for the Wildcats due to an ACL tear prior to this season at ASU that he had complications with. When on the floor, he is an elite shot blocker with a ton of size and can attack the glass on both sides of the floor. Aggressive at the rim when finishing, not afraid to use his body and size to his advantage. Very solid at taking defenders off the dribble to get to the basket. No real presence as a perimeter shooter, but showed some willingness to do so his freshman year at Arizona State. If this board had no injury problems, Quaintance would be up there amongst the top in this class, but his long-term complications with his knee could be worrying to some. 

Was one of the top players in his recruitment class, Ament had a solid freshman year with the Vols. He has good size and length for his position and playstyle, which makes him valuable alone. High arcing shot that he loves to use in the mid-range, especially on dribble pull ups off screens. Wasn't the most efficient 3pt shooter, but with his form and length, he could end up being extremely valuable, as he moves very well off the ball. Defensively he is not really anything to get excited about. Slower feet, gets blown by easily but also not a big enough frame to handle 4's and 5's. The upside with Ament is there and a team with multiple firsts should take a flyer on a guy who played better late in the season before his injury.

Cenac is a very intriguing prospect to watch out for due to his size and athleticism. He is a guy who can go finish above the rim very well, and attacks the rim off the dribble with a ton of explosiveness. He is very solid on the glass, and tends to outmatch other rebounders due to his athleticism and flying in from the outside to make an effort on the play. With his quickness, he uses it defensively to be switchable on the perimeter. He has shown the willingness to shoot but will need to improve on that end. Cenac tends to have games and moments where he can go invisible on the court offensively. Also gets in foul trouble at times due to overaggressive shot block attempts. Good energy big that could turn into something more.

Not sure if I would classify Allen as one of the "lottery tickets" like Brown and Quaintance, but he is definitely someone who I could see jumping up high into right outside the lottery with his upside. He has good two-way upside, in which his play and comfort level rose as the season went along. Gets downhill well and is not afraid to absorb contact at the rim. Not bad from three with a high arcing shot but a little slower in the upwards motion. Defensively he is very solid and has a good frame to help him. Counting stats will show a ton of blocks and steals, but he hasn't even reached his lowest potential there. His ball handling is a little loose, which is understandable for his age and position. This is one of those you won't regret it picks in a few years when he comes into his own.

Anderson is one foot in, one foot out when it comes to the draft, but I will keep him in here for now. If he gets a lottery promise, he will stay but if he doesn't test well, I wouldn't be surprised to see him go back to school. Top tier shooter from 3pt range, and can score with the best of them in this draft. He is a guy that once he is hot, he is scorching hot. Very good passer too, especially in the PnR. There is 100% effort there at all times. The biggest thing team scouts will talk to him about is his defense and overall ball handling at the next level. His size doesn't help him defensively, but he tries to get in the mix. If he went back to school, he could be a top 10 pick next year, but it also could be a pick this year where teams think, "why did we let him slide?"

Yessoufou was planning on returning to school and entering the portal, but decided to stick in the draft at the deadline. Was one of the top recruits this past year and has a ton of potential going forward. Yessoufuou loves to get to the basket and use his body to create unique finishes which makes him special. He has a good shot form, maybe a few tweaks to his arm placement and follow through, but the results don't show his solid technique. His athleticism should make him a solid defender, if not better than average. Has the knack to attack the glass, which is great for his position. He tends to force a little too much as a shooter and doesn't have a true role yet. However, if you watch how he plays, he looks very confident which makes it believable that the sky is the limit. It will take time, but trust the process and he will be a stud.

Karim Lopez played his last season in the NBL, and I am currently in the process of finding my new way of watching NBL game tape, as my old way is no longer available. So until then, I can only base it on highlights that I have seen. From this it looks like Lopez has a good frame and size for the next level. Good shot and the ability to get to the basket, while also operating with his back to the basket. Scouts expect him to be a valuable 2-way option for whoever drafts him. International guys are always a question mark due to competition, but he has had to guard NBA competition like Torrey Craig, Bryce Cotton, and Troy Brown Jr.

Jefferson is the only four year guy to pop up in the first round of this draft on my board, and it is due to his overall impact and production. Likes to play back to the basket on offense but also has the ability to take defenders off the dribble. He has shown the ability to shoot, which is valuable from a 4 in this class. He is a really solid defender at his position due to the ability to switch onto wings and guard bigs with his size. Really good connecting passer and screener as well. He isn't the most athletic forward in the draft, nor is age on his side compared to other guys. Can be a little inconsistent at times as well. Definitely see a role for him off the bench on a winning team.

Tanner is 50/50 on staying in the draft or going back to Vanderbilt for another year. If he stays you are going to get a true point guard out of him. Smart shot selections, not a bad shooter overall. For someone his size, he surprisingly is very quick and explosive at the rim. Will catch someone by surprise who has never seen him play before. Looks very in-control with the ball, limits turnovers and finds teammates well. Defemsively he is aggressive and pesky. Has a knack for the ball and steals, but also not afraid to get in the mix with everyone. His only true downside is the simple fact he is the size that he is, but he cannot control that much. If he was 3-4 inches taller, we would be looking at a clear lottery guy, but unfortunately, the modern NBA isn't favorable for small guards.