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1. Jared Sullinger, PF, Ohio State
The good: Sullinger has been the most productive freshman in the country. He's a monster in the paint -- both as a scorer and rebounder. He has long arms, boasts a very high basketball IQ and will surprise you with his play on the perimeter.
The bad: He's undersized. If Sullinger were 6-foot-11, he would be, hands down, the No. 1 pick in the draft. He's a solid athlete, but not as explosive as scouts would like.
The upside: Sullinger has drawn comparisons to everyone from Elton Brand to Paul Millsap. He has led Ohio State to a No. 1 ranking in the country and does it without flash. If he has a huge tournament, he could end up going No. 1 overall -- especially if a team such as the Sacramento Kings, Washington Wizards or Detroit Pistons gets the No. 1 pick.
2. Harrison Barnes, SF, North Carolina
The good: Barnes is a skilled wing who can do a little bit of everything. He's been especially dangerous in the clutch this season. Barnes has ice water running through his veins and has killed a number of teams late with some great shooting. His high basketball IQ, smooth athleticism and even-keeled demeanor are all pluses.
The bad: He hasn't lived up to the hype. Barnes really struggled out of the gate and lost his place as the consensus No. 1 pick in the draft. Too often, Barnes settles for jump shots instead of taking the ball to the basket. His athletic abilities don't pop the way they do for other top prospects.
The upside: Barnes has been a different player since hitting a game winner against Miami in late January. Since then, he's been averaging 19 points per game for North Carolina, and the team is 12-2 in that stretch. If Barnes can have a few more big games in the tournament, he could move himself back into the conversation for the No. 1 pick in the draft.
3. Terrence Jones, F, Kentucky
The good: Jones is one of the most versatile players in college basketball. He can play multiple positions. He can score inside and outside and is a good ball handler, rebounder and passer. Combine that with Jones' 7-2 wingspan and terrific athleticism and you have a terrific NBA prospect.
The bad: Jones is streaky. He has struggled with his shot in the second half of the season and has stumbled in some critical games for Kentucky. At times, he doesn't display the greatest body language or motor.
The upside: When Jones gets things rolling, he's one of the most dangerous players in the country. Early in the season, there was talk about him as a potential No. 1 pick. The past month, he has struggled to stay in the top 10. If he can help take Kentucky deep, he'll be a very high lottery pick this summer.
4. John Henson, F, North Carolina
The good: Henson is one of the most unusual prospects in the country. Defensively, he's a nightmare for teams because of his great mobility, length, athleticism and motor. He can change the game with his defensive presence inside and out.
The bad: He's thin as a rail and still a major work in progress offensively. He doesn't have the strength to post up, and his jumper is still shaky.
The upside: NBA scouts have been debating Henson's pros and cons the past two years. Henson lacks strength and a discernable offensive repertoire, but he's a long, athletic bundle of energy who plays hard on both ends of the floor. Scouts believe the offense eventually will come, and his defensive abilities should make him a lottery pick.
5. Brandon Knight, G, Kentucky
The good: Knight is a quick, athletic guard who can play both positions in the backcourt. He has really good range on his jumper and can be a lockdown defender on the defensive end.
The bad: He's a tweener. Knight struggles to see the floor as well as other elite John Calipari guards, and he seems more comfortable as a scoring guard.
The upside: Knight isn't Rose, Evans or John Wall. But he has had a terrific freshman season and, in many ways, has been Kentucky's steadiest player. If scouts can get over what he's not and focus on what he can do, he has a chance to move back up into the lottery conversation with a great tournament.
SLEEPER: Tu Holloway, PG, Xavier
The good: Explosive guard who can put it in the basket and get his teammates involved. Thrives putting the ball on the floor and getting to the basket. He is a good, tenacious on-the-ball defender with a high basketball IQ.
The bad: Holloway can get enamored with having the ball in his hands. His jump shot is a bit streaky, and he's small for the NBA.
The upside: Holloway hasn't gotten a lot of press, but he's been the most important player on a very good Xavier team this year. He has many of the pluses of Jordan Crawford without some of the personality issues that scared teams with Crawford. If he can lead Xavier to a few upsets, he could rocket up the board.
Others to watch: Tyler Zeller, C, North Carolina; Travis Leslie, G, Georgia; Trey Thompkins, PF, Georgia; Kris Joseph, F, Syracuse; Doron Lamb, G, Kentucky; William Buford, G, Ohio State; Mouphtaou Yarou, PF, Villanova; Rick Jackson, F, Syracuse; Isaiah Thomas, G, Washington; Matthew Bryan-Amaning, F, Washington; Maalik Wayns, PG, Villanova; Fab Melo, C, Syracuse; David Lighty, G, Ohio State; Deshaun Thomas, F, Ohio State; Jimmy Butler, F, Marquette; Vander Blue, G, Marquette; Kevin Jones, F, West Virginia; Justin Holiday, F, Washington; Terrence Ross, SG, Washington; Kendall Marshall, PG, North Carolina; Corey Stokes, G, Villanova; Corey Fisher, G, Villanova; Dominic Cheek, G, Villanova; C.J. Wilcox, SG, Washington; Darius Johnson-Odom, G, Marquette. |
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