Jamie Squire/Getty Images[/caption]The NCAA Tournament will soon be starting up, where players can determine their legacies and hold their fate for their future in the NBA. With that, I'm giving my top 10 NBA Draft Prospects, based off of my immense excitement for the upcoming draft on June 21.
Many changes have happened within the ranks of injuries and players stepping up. The list is subject to change.
10. Michael Carter-Williams, G, Syracuse
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Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]Great size for his position, and such a solid defender who plays a solid 35-plus minutes per game with Syracuse. He is averaging an impressive eight assists and three steals per game.
My only problem is that he can fold under pressure and can throw up unnecessary shots. He is a young guy with good upside overall, but just not immediate upside.
9. Alex Len, C, Maryland
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USA TODAY Sports[/caption]Averaging about eight rebounds and two blocks per game, Len is very active under the boards; however, he does lack some skills on the offensive end on the low block.
8. Trey Burke, PG, Michigan
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Mike Stobe/Getty Images[/caption]Many of draft sites don't even have Burke in their top-15, but I think the stats really speak for itself, as he's veraging about 19 points, seven assists and two steals per game in the Big Ten, a conference in which many people think is the best in the country.
He is a tad undersized, but it's not like that has stopped anybody before.
7. Anthony Bennett, F, UNLV
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USA TODAY Sports[/caption]Another efficient player who has solid size, Bennett is averaging about 15 points and eight rebounds per game. He's extremely athletic. My only question is the type of competition he's been going up through, as he's in the Mountain West Conference.
6. Victor Oladipo, SG, Indiana
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USA TODAY Sports[/caption]Averaging 14 points, six rebounds and about two steals per game, Oladipo has shown he is a solid defender; however, he doesn't seem like he's enough of a scoring threat for the NBA, but can make an impact for any team this coming year for sure.
5. Marcus Smart, PG, Oklahoma State
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Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]Smart has been a proven clutch player this year, and he has good size for a point guard, being 6-4 and 225 pounds. He is averaging about 15 points, six rebounds and four assists per game.
Some say he's a shooting guard, but I think he's going to be better at the point. He has struggled at shooting over 15 feet, as he is much more of a slasher.
4. Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown
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Nate Shron/Getty Images[/caption]Porter is a guy who's moved up so many mock drafts in the last couple of weeks, and he's moved up on mine as well. He is averaging about 17 points, eight rebounds and two steals per game while shooting at a ridiculous 47-percent from behind-the-arc this season.
He's a really underrated defender, too and could move all the way up to the top spot on many charts if he keeps this run up.
3. Shabazz Muhammad, SG/SF, UCLA
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USA TODAY Sports[/caption]Muhammad is a gifted scorer with great range. He is averaging about 18 points, five rebounds while shooting at a solid 45-percent from three-point range.
I think he could be the best offensive threat in this draft. His only problem is character, as he tends to get mad when he's passed up for the final shot of the game. Other people may look at it as a good thing though, viewing it as confidence in himself.
2. Cody Zeller, C, Indiana
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Andy Lyons/Getty Images[/caption]Now with Nerlens Noel done for the year, Zeller will by far be the best center in this draft. He's averaging about 17 points and eight rebounds per game. He also has tremendous size and is fairly solid when moving down low for an NBA prospect.
1. Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas
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Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]McLemore is a tremendous talent and can hit most shots from the outside. He has a Ray Allen-type of stroke, and he hits on 43-percent of his three-point shots.
He is averaging about 17 points, five rebounds and is shooting about 87-percent from the free-throw line, which is usually the one best signs of a good shooter.
