Every year, we see mid-to-late first-round picks emerge as valuable NBA players.
The Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns may have landed long-term starters and potential stars last year—without top-10 selections.
Who will be the Myles Turners and Devin Bookers of 2016?
Whether it's due to physical questions, production concerns, age or skill development, the following prospects won't draw top-10 interest. Instead, they'll make a few general managers with picks in the teens and 20s look brilliant.
Team fit will play a big role in each prospect's transition to the NBA, but if the following players land in suitable spots, expect their careers to take off.
Cheick Diallo (Kansas, PF/C, Freshman)
Projected Draft Range: Mid-to-late first round
Reasonable Potential Suitors: Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers
Having averaged three points in 7.5 minutes per game, Diallo won't generate much interest from lottery teams. He barely played and didn't look too polished when he did.
But Diallo ...
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