Relative to last June's draft, the projected 2015 field might not offer the same caliber of star power or depth. Outside the consensus top three—Duke center Jahlil Okafor, Kentucky center Karl-Anthony Towns and point guard Emmanuel Mudiay, who could be finishing up his time in China soon—the "wow" factor drops off significantly.
This is a year when the "safe" label could actually help a lottery pick's stock.
Duke freshman Justise Winslow has emerged as one of the safest yet potentially most rewarding prospects in the country. He entered the season with a reputation as a high-energy, do-it-all, two-way wing, and he's lived up to the billing.
Through eight games, his numbers won't blow you away—12 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 45.6 percent shooting—but the impact he's had has been immeasurable early on.
Winslow's value also stems from his defense and motor. That was most recently evident in Duke's 10-point win over Wisconsin on Dec. 3. You didn't hear Winslow's name much, but he was there, making plays that mostly never made the final box score.
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Duke Wing Justise Winslow Emerging as a Potential Top-5 NBA Draft Pick
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