Some NBA prospects are going to leave this year's deep draft disappointed, as there's not enough room for all of them to garner cushy lottery selections.
Things will get especially interesting after the top seven or eight guys go off the board. This is the type of draft where one person's No. 10 guys falls outside another person's top-20 rankings.
A few players are bound to fall in between the cracks to make room for the dearth of talent. While the drop will cost them some money, it at least gives them a chance to mature on a contender.
Some will say these youngsters warrant higher picks, but they'll make due with a late first-round call.
Shabazz Napier, PG, Connecticut
Shabazz Napier's NCAA tournament success gives him ample momentum heading into the draft, but don't expect his late-season heroics to propel him anywhere near the lottery.
During his senior season, Napier scored 21.2 points per game on 46.3 percent shooting during the Huskies' championship run. He added 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and stellar defense, fortifying his case as a first-round sele ...
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