Draft NBA 2019 draft: Duke Recruits RJ, Barrett, Zion Williamson and Cam Reddish go 1-2-3 after a dazzling debut



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RJ Barrett | Duc | SF | 6-7

Barrett will be a statistical monster in a team of Duke full of talented NBA. Standing at a 6-foot-7 with a smooth left kick, it has all the physical assets that teams need in an NBA wing, not to mention athletics. His game is overall well developed for his age, yet he is only scratching the surface of the superstar that he could possibly become. His 33 points against the NBA athletes defending him for Kentucky are an omen of the season he's going to have. Cleveland would be wise to do everything in his power to make sure he is well placed to take it.

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Zion Williamson | Duc | PF | 6-7

There are outstanding issues regarding Zion Williamson's skill set and whether or not he has an offensive arsenal worthy of such a choice but even his own. it's inconsistent this season – and the first indications are that it will not be – I just do not see how the Bulls let it slip. He is a 7.2 kg (285 lb) man monster that could contribute immediately with his versatility in defense and maneuverability. If he's able to show that he can always tip riders up to the 3-point line during his alleged short stay at Duke, the teams are going to want to climb onto the board for the first time. # 39; catch.

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Reddish cam | Duc | SF | 6-8

The reddish is perhaps one of the most talented candidates in this class and, at 6/8, with its sharpness of score, I would not be shocked to see him rank among the top 3. But Reddish is an enigma; Questions regarding his inconsistency both with the effort and with his output will absolutely have to be answered before he enters this higher echelon. Nevertheless, his scoring abilities in impending situations and out of the rebound are impressive, as he showed on Tuesday by casually dropping 22 points in Duke's blast by Duke. In Phoenix, he could be a star alongside Devin Booker, Josh Jackson and Deandre Ayton if he puts all this in place.

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Romeo Langford | Indiana | SG | 6-6

The Magic have a plethora of young, long and versatile attackers. The Indiana star, who will be better known as an elite offensive prospect, would be an ideal asset to strengthen a team ranking in the last five of the NBA in 3- Point firing this season. Langford has unlimited reach as an outside scorer, can make his way to reach the bucket and finish regularly at the edge using his athleticism and speed, and has a good conscience and good vision as a wearer. of ball. He also showed his talent for playing back and forth, his mobility and lateral speed allowing him to become a defender of the NBA above average.

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Nassir Little | North Carolina | SF | 6-6

Choose via Kings. Even if Gordon Hayward returns to Boston, the Celtics should not let the best player on the grid, number 5, pass at the right time. So, Nassir Little makes sense. It would be an excellent wing piece to set up an already promising core that is part of one of the most lethal formations in the East. Little was by far the best player in the McDonald's American match, slightly ahead of Barrett and Williamson, and he is rapidly evolving to become a more versatile player, both as offensive and initiating playmaker. He will have to tighten his grip and his outer blow to achieve his full potential, but his tools are useful enough to be taken into account here.

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Quentin Grimes | Kansas | SG | 6-5

Grimes is an excellent NBA loan guard who can do anything at a high level: score, help and handle. It is an explosive finisher on the edge, which ends with force and wiggles around the players, but which also has a legitimately shocking finesse. His maneuverability and vision suggest that he could be a quality playmaker no matter where Kansas – and possibly an NBA team – decides to place him in the system. The Hawks make sense as a landing point here, and he has the tools to play a nice role alongside Trae Young.

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Bowl Bowl | Oregon | C | 7-2

Pick via Mavericks. Bol Bol, the son of Manute Bol, a former NBA player, is perhaps the most volatile title among all the hopes that get into the season. But even if the questions about his huge body and his academic output arise after his brief stint in Eugene, Oregon, it's hard to imagine he'll escape the top 10. A 3-point shot and a huge size of his stature only turn around him. once in a blue moon. Atlanta should have the feeling of running away with the flight if it falls on them at number 7.

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Sekou Doymboya | International player | SF | 6-9

Let's face it: Assistants need upgrades to multiple positions. But as the training is under construction, adding a talented forward to Sekou Doymboya, a French striker, could be the smartest bet. Doymboya can complete the Wizards' closet with a 6-9 presence that, in the international game, has impressed both as a shooter and playmaker. He's a willing slasher and a striker without rock and he knows how to be productive without the ball. In a team that has two skilled playmakers at Bradley Beal and John Wall, who will both own the ball often, Doymboya can be a flawless schematic fit.

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Keldon Johnson | Kentucky | SG | 6-6

Keldon Johnson is expected to be the last wing of Kentucky, joining Kevin Knox, Hamidou Diallo and others before him. Like the others, Johnson passed the eye test with an impressive 6-6 frame already built and ready to be produced. In Lexington, he will produce outstanding real dunks and dazzling athletic performances, but he is a stunner and probably needs to improve his skills on the ball to rank among the top 10. Nevertheless, his competitive strategy and his fiery attitude on the court are an X factor that gives him an advantage. It is suitable as a glue type in L.A. with a 3-D potential if its stroke stabilizes.

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From 'Andre Hunter | Virginie | SF | 6-8

Choose via Grizzlies. After an injury that ended the season, which could have been a breakaway in the NCAA tournament, Virginia's attacker Andre Hunter should finally be a household name for the Cavaliers and their hopes to regain No. 1 seed status in the NCAA. Tournament this season. Hunter is a 6-8 forward capable of dropping 3 points, defeating his opponents as a defender and dropping the dunks with ease. His main selling point is his versatility in both directions, and he is one of the most adaptable of this category.

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Jarrett Culver | Texas Tech | SG | 6-5

Keenan Evans was the star of Texas Tech last season and Zhaire Smith was the freshman who ended up increasing his lottery stock. Jarrett Culver, meanwhile, flew over the radar as a sharp shooting guardian, able to translate NBA skills through his defensive prowess and his soft outside shot. The second 6-foot-5 student could immerse himself in a role in the Red Raiders this season and make his way to the same territory as his former compatriot Zhaire Smith had done the season. last.

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Daniel Gafford | Arkansas | C | 6-11

Taj Gibson and Anthony Tolliver are at the forefront of aging, so Minnesota might look for another great talented man alongside Karl-Anthony Towns. The great Daniel Gafford of Arkansas would give the Wolves a stellar, athletic and explosive option to improve the position of the young. Gafford can play either place and flourishes as both a firing blocker and lob finisher, which may allow cities to play more freely in attack. This choice may be a luxury choice, however, if Jimmy Butler ends up leaving the team or is traded before free will.

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Garland Darius | Vanderbilt | PG | 6-2

Darius Garland may be the slightly played prospect you do not know yet, but he will definitely have a pub this season for a talented Vanderbilt team. Garland is a 6-2 guard that has a quick kickback and nearly flawless bullet handling capability. His vision of the court and his sense-sense-developing spiky senses are at the next level. In Brooklyn, it could perhaps be an intriguing development perspective in which to invest.

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Jalen McDaniels | State of San Diego | PF | 6-10

The Rockets could use a talent injection in the front of power, and San Diego State star Jalen McDaniels could give it to them. A 6-10 sophomore who averaged 10.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, he flashed as an NBA prospect often with his athletic freak. When he is on the ground, he plays as he stuffs minipogo sticks into his sneakers. If he manages to develop a more stable attacking game, teams may have trouble letting him miss the lottery.

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Ja Morant | Murray State | PG | 6-3

In first year at Murray State last season, Ja Morant averaged 12.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists. He does a little bit of everything from the leader position and gains an inch bigger than his measured 6-3 frame thanks to his outstanding athleticism. It's a good finisher at the edge, but his attack outside of the painting is where he can best improve as a prospect. He shot only 30.7% of the distance of 3 points.

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Rui Hachimura | Gonzaga | PF | 6-8

Gonzaga has more than one season with his underwater talent from the NBA to Rui Hachimura. Hachimura is a 6-8 striker who is even more offensive without an away match, but his defensive versatility and athleticism is enviable. He is expected to move from being a bench player to a starter for Gonzaga this season, which should allow him to make decisions that sometimes go at random. He's averaged twice his turnovers last season thanks to assists per game.

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Kris Wilkes | UCLA | SG | 6-8

Kris Wilkes put himself on the NBA's radar with an average of 13.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, while shooting 35.2% of the 3-point line as rookie first season the last season. He's the perfect size to play in front, and his live shot percentage and actual placement percentage are both ranked among the top 20 players in the Pac-12 category last season, according to KenPom. He is going to have a huge jump in production in the second year of this season where his talent for getting shot fast off the rebound and off the pass will draw many looks. Pelicans could use more shooters to surround Anthony Davis, and Wilkes does the trick.

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Eric Paschall | Villanova | PF | 6-8

Paschall did not spend 30 minutes per game last season against Villanova, but that should change this season with Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges and Omari Spellman in the NBA. Last season, he accumulated 10.6 points and 5.3 rebounds. He played late in the competition as an artist of the NCAA All-Tournament. The combination of his scoring ability, 6-8 frames, and his effective 3-point shot (he managed 35.6% of the outside shots last season) will pass him as a potential lottery choice. The Heat could use his talent and versatility in different ways, which will be his most attractive asset.

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Charles Bassey | Western Kentucky | C | 6-11

Conference USA will not be able to handle the intimidating style of Charles Bassey accompanying his 6-11 frame, 245 lbs. He will dominate the league with his bouncy and exhausting play around the edge. Although he does not fit the profile of a great modern NBA man, his talent is undeniable. What is missing in the overall mobility, he could perhaps compensate by his passes. Spurs could use these underestimated skills and use them wisely in their system.

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Jaylen Hoard | Wake forest | SF | 6-8

The Hornets may be in a difficult situation with a need to attack a leader but no option but to reach that position. If they simply have the best prospect available and are banking on rising, Wake Forest striker, Jaylen Hoard, will certainly attract their attention. He is a versatile 6-8 freshman with a wingspan of almost 7 feet long. After the departure of Wake's top three scorers from last season, Hoard will have the opportunity to unveil his NBA potential from day one in Danny Manning's system.

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Jalen Smith | Maryland | PF | 6-10

JaVale McGee is not L.A.'s long-term answer to the center of the Lakers headed by LeBron. Investing in a big project in the next project seems reasonable. Jalen Smith, a product from Maryland, could be a candidate to look in this lineup. He measures 6 feet 10 inches and plays with an amount of energy that could replace McGee's energizing rabbit. Although it does not have the same versatility as the other big ones in this class, it will be excellent in what it does: bounce, score around the rim and protect the paint.

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Kevin Porter | Southern California | SG | 6-6

The 76ers fished – then traded – sniper sharper Mikal Bridges on the night of the repechage, grabbing an additional draft pick and Zhaire Smith. But The Process needs an instant love at first sight with Ben Simmons, whom Bridges may have been able to provide. The USC product, Kevin Porter, could theoretically give them that. At 6-6 with sound mechanics, his left-handed delivery and his quick release are promising. This season, one will wonder if his blow resists the competition of high level.

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Virginia Tech | SG | 6-5

Oklahoma City needs fencers as a fish needs water, and writing a Virginia Tech product, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, could be a simple solution. He collected 10.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game as a rookie last season, and reversed 39.2% of his 3-point attempts. (According to Bleacher's report, 65.1% of his offense stemmed from misfits and transitional opportunities, suggesting that it would be an ideal choice next to from Russell Westbrook, who lost his star.)

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PJ Washington | Kentucky | PF | 6-8

Choose via Nuggets. The first feedback on Washington DC, produced in Kentucky, for a second season was promising. He averaged 14.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game during the team's pre-season trip to the Bahamas and seems to have lost weight for a year. His new look could give the UK the opportunity to release him to multiple positions, which is both good for the UK and better for Washington, which can sell its end-to-end versatility to scouts in the NBA.

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Ashton Hagans | Kentucky | PG | 6-3

The depth behind All-Star Damian Lillard remains a question mark for Trail Blazers. Neither Seth Curry nor Wade Baldwin IV appear to be long-term backup solutions capable of handling a second powerful unit. Enter Kentucky, Ashton Hagans, a young playmaker who was reclassified from 2019 to 2018 to become eligible for the repechage in June. Hagans is an unconditional competitor at both ends of the court, reminiscent of Alabama's former star, Collin Sexton, although his shot may be more advanced at this point. He may not be a leading baseball player, but Portland has the luxury of thinking long-term with this choice. If he can competently run the offensive of one of the best university basketball teams and prove that he is able to successfully shoot down shots regularly, he would deserve a bet late in the first round to potentially lead the second Portland unit.

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Jontay Porter | Missouri | C | 6-11

Jontay Porter, a sophomore in Missouri, was on track to hear his name among the top 20. He could still qualify, but a pre-season rift of ACLs and MCL put a damper on the second season with the group. Tigers There may still be a choice among the top 30, however, with his single shot blocking and shooting that should result in the modern NBA.

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Lindell Wigginton | State of Iowa | PG | 6-2

Eric Bledsoe is expected to become an unrestricted free agent next summer, and the replacement, Malcolm Brogdon, is about to hit the tight market. Milwaukee would be interested in investing in a young player such as Lindell Wigginton of Iowa State, an athletic ball manager who scored 16.7 points as a first season rookie. Wigginton's decisions will have to be broadly improved before handing the keys to an NBA offensive in Milwaukee against Giannis Antetokounmpo – he recorded on average more turnovers per game (3.0) than helpers. (2.8) last season – scorer and playmaker is attractive to a team like the Bucks who can bet on potential in 27th place.

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Coby White | North Carolina | PG | 6-4

White is an X factor for an underrated team from North Carolina, and he falls asleep mostly because his freshman teammate, Nassir Little, is close to the top 5 lock. But White is an electric talent and could be among the first. round with a good season. His skills are largely based on an elite offensive arsenal and a good helping hand, but showing that he can lead a collegiate offensive with more tasks at stake at UNC, his versatility to play at the same time. One or the other guard post will be a trait for the Celtics. have trouble passing.

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Herbert Jones | Alabama | SG | 6-7

Pick via Raptors. A 6-to-7 wing that was buried last season in an Alabama talent-rich training, Herbert Jones has the skills to be featured among the SEC's stars this season. He was not a freshman in statistics, but he was uncomfortable on the national scene when he helped to limit the old UO Trae Young's guard to just 14 points using his lockdown defense. Jones could really improve his stock by being consistent in attack – he shot only 40.8% of the ground and 26.9% of the shot at 3 points – but his defensive versatility and his 7-foot span make him a potential NBA plug-and-play perimeter player when he goes out. With the Spurs, who are known to turn unsophisticated shooters into consistent offensive threats, Jones could be a perfect match.

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Shamorie ponds | St. John's | PG | 6-1

Despite a slight rise in production last season, the star of St. John's, Shamorie Ponds, saw its effectiveness decline as much as the accuracy of its goals and its three-point shot fell. He is however waiting for a course correction as a junior. With the arrival of Mustapha Heron, a member of the Auburn Group, among the Johnnies, Ponds will benefit from less attention and, consequently, from greater openness. He can take advantage of this season to qualify in the first round. It's not meant to be the No. 1 playmaker in an NBA team, but thankfully, it will not need to be so if Golden State removes it to 30 years.

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