With just over a month to go before the regular season starts, it's time to break down the projected 2017 NBA draft field.
Notably strong compared to last year's class, particularly at the top, teams will pick from a handful of high-upside incoming freshmen. In fact, eight of my top-10 prospects will be new to college basketball, including the first five names on the board.
The rankings also highlight a number of breakout upperclassmen and international players with first-round grades. Many of them used scouting events (Adidas Nations, FIBA tournaments, Nike Skills Academy) over the summer to showcase improvement or development.
The biggest storyline may ultimately be the point guards and the fact I have seven of them ranked in the top 30. Lottery teams hoping to land their floor general of the future could be in luck this upcoming June.
The order is based on NBA potential, which is determined by a combination of factors such as physical tools, athleticism, skills, intangibles, age and production, though this is not necessarily a reflection of where I believe each prospect will be picked.
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Early Top-50 Big Board for 2017 NBA Draft
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