Top NBA Draft Prospects

Top NBA Draft Prospects
Top NBA Draft Prospects /

Top NBA Draft Prospects

Greg Oden, Ohio State

Greg Oden, Ohio State
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In his only season with the Buckeyes, Oden led the team in scoring (15.5 per game) and rebounding (9.6 per game).

Kevin Durant, Texas

Kevin Durant, Texas
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The first freshman to be named player of the year, Durant averaged 25.8 points and 11.1 rebounds for the Longhorns.

Brandan Wright, North Carolina

Brandan Wright, North Carolina
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The ACC's rookie of the year was the Tar Heels second-leading scorer (14.7) and rebounder (6.2).

Joakim Noah, Florida

Joakim Noah, Florida
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He might have been the first or second player taken had he entered the 2006 draft.

Corey Brewer, Florida

Corey Brewer, Florida
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He's a quick, rangy player who has the potential to be a major offensive force one day.

Al Horford, Florida

Al Horford, Florida
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A tireless worker, Horford is one of the most NBA-ready players in this draft.

Mike Conley, Jr., Ohio State

Mike Conley, Jr., Ohio State
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The nifty passer had one of the best assist-to-turnover ratios in the nation (2.77) last season.

Jeff Green, Georgetown

Jeff Green, Georgetown
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He paced the Hoyas in scoring (14.3) and was second in assists (3.2) and rebounds (6.4).

Yi Jianlian, Guandong Southern Tigers

Yi Jianlian, Guandong Southern Tigers
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He'll have to get acclimated to the toughness and quickness of the NBA, and bulk up his upper body.

Nick Young, USC

Nick Young, USC
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The sixth-leading scorer in Trojans history averaged 17.5 points and 4.6 rebounds last season.

Julian Wright, Kansas

Julian Wright, Kansas
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He'll have to rely on his versatility and rebounding until he bulks up enough to score consistently underneath.

Acie Law, Texas A&M

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A human highlight reel at times, Law is a capable scorer who can also play off the ball as a shooting guard.

Rudy Fernandez, DKV Joventut (Spain)

Rudy Fernandez, DKV Joventut (Spain)
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The aggressive slasher was a standout on Spain's world championship national team.

Al Thornton, Florida State

Al Thornton, Florida State
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The prototype small forward averaged nearly 20 points a game last season and was a third-team All America.

Spencer Hawes, Washington

Spencer Hawes, Washington
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His 461 points last season were the most ever by a UW freshman.

Arron Afflalo, UCLA

Arron Afflalo, UCLA
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He proved how good a scorer and defender he is while leading the Bruins to consecutive Final Four appearances.

Jason Smith, Colorado State

Jason Smith, Colorado State
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He averaged 16.8 points and 10.1 rebounds last season. He has excellent mechanics and is comfortable scoring while facing the basket.

Alando Tucker, Wisconsin

Alando Tucker, Wisconsin
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He plays with tons of intensity and is more of a slasher than a shooter.

Thaddeus Young

Thaddeus Young
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He averaged 14.4 points as a freshman and has the stroke to be a consistent scorer in the NBA.

Javaris Crittenton, Georgia Tech

Javaris Crittenton, Georgia Tech
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One of the few big point guards available, he also gets props for his defense.

Rodney Stuckey, Eastern Washington

Rodney Stuckey, Eastern Washington
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He can play both guard spots and has a reputation for being able to finish plays at the rim.


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