Every year, we see NBA assets slip through the cracks during predraft evaluations.
Bobby Portis, Rodney Hood and Giannis Antetokounmpo are just a few recent steals or value picks selected outside the lottery.
Questions surrounding a prospect's background, college role, projected position and development can mask pro potential. Some players are difficult to confidently scout overseas or in mid-major conferences. Others can be tougher to buy as pros because of uncertainty over their NBA fit, whether it's due to physical or skill-related concerns.
For different reasons, the following four sleepers may have trouble selling a team with a top-14 selection. But I'd bet on each of them emerging as steals and carving out NBA careers.
Nigel Hayes (Wisconsin, SF/PF, Junior)
Despite averaging 16.4 points, up from his 12.4 per game last year, Hayes hasn't generated much draft buzz in 2016. Look no further than his 38.7 percent field-goal clip for blame. It's a poor number for anyone, nevermind a junior big man looking to draw first-round interest.
But behind that ineff ...
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Dark-Horse 2016 NBA Draft Prospects Who Could Be a Steal
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