(Pick Via Denver Nuggets)
Isaac Okoro came into Auburn as a one-dimensional, defensive-minded player who provided almost nothing on the offensive end. However, Okoro has made great strides on the offensive end. This season, the sophomore is averaging 13.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block per game while shooting 61 percent from the field and 21% from deep.
Improving his three point shooting has to be at the top of his priorities, however, one cannot expect a player to develop a complete offensive game overnight. Auburn and NBA fans alike should be very pleased with Okoro’s development, as he could shoot up draft boards if he keeps up the pace.
Oklahoma city is a nice landing spot for the young forward due to the fact that they need to aim for high ceiling players as much as possible, especially late in the first round.
Draft Stock Trend: -8
(Pick Via Milwaukee Bucks)
Going 29th overall may be a bit too far back in the draft for how well Tyrese Haliburton has played this year, as he is very likely to rise on draft boards between now and the draft. For now, however, the Boston Celtics are able to come away with a very solid all-around player who can do virtually whatever is asked of him. Pairing a more balanced and efficient guard in a reserve backcourt with Carsen Edwards could be huge for Brad Stevens and company.
As previously stated, Haliburton has played phenomenal basketball at Iowa State, putting up averages of 15.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 9.2 assists to go along with a whopping 3 steals per game on shooting splits of 49 percent from the field and 35 percent from range.
Haliburton is also an absolute workhorse, playing an average of 35 minutes per game. Look for Haliburton to be an extremely fast riser if he keeps this up.
Draft Stock Trend: n/a
As the Lakers currently hold the best record in all of basketball, adding players that can help them win immediately has to be the goal in mind. Thus, A marriage between Michigan State’s Cassius Winston and the LakeShow makes all too much sense. Winston would serve as valuable depth on the Lakers bench as an offensive threat. Although his ceiling is quite low, he fits the timeline that the Lakers are on.
This season, the senior guard is averaging 17.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1 steal on 43 percent shooting from the field and 36 percent from three. Although he has not played as well to this point in 2019 as he did last season, but this will likely not affect his draft position much due to his past success.