NBA2KGOAT: SimWorld presents the NBA 2K18 Fictional Draft Class Thread (for Xbox One)

**Tsuki** · 03-21-2018, 10:35 AM

Re: NBA2KGOAT: SimWorld presents the NBA 2K18 Fictional Draft Class Thread (for Xbox

If 2k ever allowed you SW guys to do just one thing with them.

Creating Draft Classes would be my pick.

It is one thing to go through the entire league and adjust EXISTING players to play as their IRL selves.

But to create fictional players with personalities and abilities just by using numbers is and will always be insane to me.

**cowboy_kmoney** · 03-21-2018, 06:37 PM

Re: NBA2KGOAT: SimWorld presents the NBA 2K18 Fictional Draft Class Thread (for Xbox

Originally posted by Tsuki

If 2k ever allowed you SW guys to do just one thing with them.

Creating Draft Classes would be my pick.

It is one thing to go through the entire league and adjust EXISTING players to play as their IRL selves.

But to create fictional players with personalities and abilities just by using numbers is and will always be insane to me.

I second this..2k need Sim World in a real way..And add in y'all storylines with each player and allow us to see awards won by the inkoming propects..As we Scouting we should b able to know all about the players in the draft. Conference player of the year awards as well. And hear them talking about the players as there careers are taking off and others are retiring. I want the best of it all.This is my wish list I guess..Lol. My bad I had to speak on it..

**nickbeau** · 03-21-2018, 11:22 PM

Re: NBA2KGOAT: SimWorld presents the NBA 2K18 Fictional Draft Class Thread (for Xbox

that's my dream with this stuff as well. game developers focus so much on online play that they seem to forget about all of us franchise/simulation players.

**Hiero** · 03-22-2018, 01:48 PM

Re: NBA2KGOAT: SimWorld presents the NBA 2K18 Fictional Draft Class Thread (for Xbox

How hard would it be for one to import the 2k17 draft classes into a 2K18 DC?

**Dreece** · 03-22-2018, 07:21 PM

Re: NBA2KGOAT: SimWorld presents the NBA 2K18 Fictional Draft Class Thread (for Xbox

Originally posted by Hiero

How hard would it be for one to import the 2k17 draft classes into a 2K18 DC?

Truthfully the ratings translate near 100%. The problem is porting the tendencies. There's some major differences in between how we edited players last year and how we had to go about it this year. Mostly because they gave us a bunch of new tendencies that has allowed us to pretty much pinpoint what we want every player to do on any given point on the court.

It has been a looooonnnggg process gentleman. But I can assure you that once DC1 is released we'll keep the content plentiful and exciting for your MyLeagues.

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**CWSapp757** · 03-24-2018, 08:18 PM

Re: NBA2KGOAT: SimWorld presents the NBA 2K18 Fictional Draft Class Thread (for Xbox

Originally posted by CWSapp757

Post Season Stats and Awards

- Rufus Hamilton took home all three of the major awards (Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year) with his amazing January and February play. He finished averaging 19.5 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.5 blocks and 1.5 steals.

- Runner ups for Player of the Year were Florida’s sophomore guard JaKevin Jackson (20.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists) followed by Purdue’s junior guard Cameron Avaloy (16.3 points, 2.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2.6 steals)

- BYU’s Junior PF James England came in second for Defensive POY (15.1ppg, 7.9 rpg, 3.3 bpg, 1.8spg) followed by Duke freshman SF D’Juan Oliver (15.3 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.9 bpg, 2.9 spg) Cincinnati freshman Center LeAndre Fitzgerald (16 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 2.8 bpg, 1;5 spg)

The top 20 leaders in each major statistical category as well as the Three All American Teams and All Freshman Team can be found below:

Points Per Game:
25.0 - PG Sammy Bellamy/ Indiana State/ Junior
24.6 – PG Rasean Davis/ Duquense/ Senior
24.1 – SG Tifonte Huff/ Canisius/ Junior
23.9 – SF Jason Tynes/ San Jose State/ Senior
23.8 – SF Trumaine Bailey/ Tulane/ Senior
23.3 – PF Eric Romenesko/ Western Kentucky/ Junior
22.7 – SF Austin Freeman/ Milwaukee/ Sophomore
22.4 – SF Dom Previte/ Rider/ Sophomore
22.1 – SF Payton Rodgers/ UC Irvine/ Freshman
21.3 – SG Ryan Kendall/ Rhode Island/ Sophomore
20.8 – PG Jackson Dulmage/ Miami (Ohio)/ Sophomore
20.7 – SG JaKevin Jackson/ Florida/ Sophomore
20.7 – SG Jason Nagel/ VCU/ Freshman
20.4 – SG Latrell Keys/ Cincinnati/ Freshman
20.2 – SF Nathan Curlings/ Auburn/ Sophomore
20.0 – SF King Morlock/ Illinois/ Sophomore
19.8 – C Juwan Ellis/ SMU/ Freshman
19.7 – PF Kenton Fisher/ North Carolina/ Freshman
19.6 – PF Zy Wallace/ San Diego State/ Sophomore
19.5 – C Rufus Hamilton/ Kentucky/ Freshman

Rebounds per game
12.8 – PF Marco Franklin/ Eastern Washington/ Senior
12.6 – Deonte Smalls/ Weber State/ Sophomore
11.2 – PF Hayden Scott/ Harvard/ Senior
11.0 – C Luis Kennedy/ Bowling Green/ Junior
10.8 – C Joemo Graham/ Arkansas/ Sophomore
10.7 – C Rufus Hamilton/ Kentucky/ Freshman
10.6 – PF Jack Samson/ Charleston/ Junior
10.3 – C Romantay Bell/ USC/ Junior
10.2 – PF Zy Wallace/ San Diego State/ Sophomore
10.1 – PF Joseph McCarty/ Army/ Senior
10.1 – C Dorian Hill/ Vermont/ Freshman
10.0 – C Juwan Ellis/ SMU/ Freshman
9.9 – C Frankie Rogers/ Wyoming/ Sophomore
9.9 – PF Sekai Stephenson/ Valparaiso/ Freshman
9.8 – PF Trey Nisby/ Wisconsin/ Freshman
9.8 – PF Jake Wilson/ Georgetown/ Senior
9.8 – C Timothy Austin/ Michigan/ Senior
9.7 – PF Giovanni King/ Providence/ Junior
9.7 – C Zeke Ogunrinde/ Ohio State/ Freshman
9.7 – C Derek Nickelson/ Murray State/ Freshman

Assists Per Game
6.8 – PG Keion Asbury/ Boston College/ Senior
6.7 – PG Daniel Hinds/ Marshall/ Senior
6.6 – PG Xavier Fields/ Kansas State/ Freshman
6.3 – PG Hunter Brown/ St. John’s/ Sophomore
6.1 – PG Cameron Avaloy/ Purdue/ Junior
6.1 – PG Jarvion Ginwright/ New Mexico/ Senior
6.0 – PG Elijah Perry/ Boston University/ Sophomore
6.0 – PG Eddy Flanick/ Xavier/ Sophomore
6.0 – PG Eric Brown/ USC/ Freshman
5.9 – PG Eric Bailey/ Gonzaga/ Junior
5.9 – PG Joseph Saum/ Notre Dame/ Sophomore
5.9 – PG Adam Crest/ Southern Miss/ Freshman
5.8 – SG Jordan Paleili/ Florida State/ Sophomore
5.8 – PG John Paraison/ Arkansas/ Sophomore
5.7 – PG Antonio Beal/ California/ Sophomore
5.7 – PG Austin Swaine/ Villanova/ Junior
5.6 – SG Nathan Washington/ Houston/ Junior
5.6 – Ray Ray Ogbonda/ Connecticut/ Freshman
5.6 – PG Matt Buccigrossi/ Rhode Island/ Freshman
5.6 – PG Mike Boylan/ Northern Iowa/ Sophomore

Blocks Per Game
3.3 – PF James England/ BYU/ Junior
3.0 – PF Zachary Ellington/ Rutgers/ Senior
2.8 – C Richard Crossdale/ Dayton/ Senior
2.8 – C Spencer Vejvoda/ Fresno State/ Junior
2.8 – C LeAndre Fitzgerald/ Cincinnati/ Freshman
2.7 – PF Dalin Armstrong/ Miami (FL)/ Senior
2.7 – PF Jermaine Ejekam/ Oklahoma State/ Sophomore
2.7 – PF Zy Wallace/ San Diego State/ Sophomore
2.7 – C De’Sean Lucifer/ Vanderbilt/ Sophomore
2.6 – C Kobe Leday/ Tennessee/ Senior
2.6 – C R.J. Smith/ Stanford/ Sophomore
2.6 – PF Von Staples/ Temple/ Freshman
2.6 – PF Darnell Kaufmann/ Michigan State/ Freshman
2.6 – PF Colin Cantrell/ E. Tennessee State/ Freshman
2.5 – SF Jordan Douglas/ UNC Charlotte/ Junior
2.5 – C Joemo Graham/ Arkansas/ Sophomore
2.5 – C Rufus Hamilton/ Kentucky/ Freshman
2.5 – PF Sekai Stephenson/ Valparaiso/ Freshman
2.5 – C Kyle Covey/ Indiana/ Freshman
2.5 – PF McLane Jeffers/ Fairleigh Dicinson/ Freshman

Steals Per Game
3.0 – PG Antonio Beal/ California/ Sophomore
2.9 – PG Jaumauri Bezerra/ Iowa/ Sophomore
2.9 – SF D’Juan Oliver/ Duke/ Freshman
2.8 – SG Darren Perkins/ North Texas/ Junior
2.7 - PG Jonah Molina/ Georgia Southern/ Freshman
2.6 – PG Cameron Avaloy/ Purdue/ Junior
2.5 – SF Chris Alo/ Western Illinois/ Junior
2.5 – PG Jarrell Combs/ Morgan State/ Junior
2.5 – SG D’Shan Kinsey/ Maryland/ Sophomore
2.5 – SG Spencer Juriga/ Alabama/ Senior
2.4 – PG Trey Ganzer/ LIU Brooklyn/ Junior
2.4 – SG Bryson Draka/ Utah State/ Sophomore
2.4 – SG Tommy Winston/ Arizona State/ Freshman
2.4 – SF Amonte Haycraft/ Southern Utah/ Sophomore
2.3 – PG Diante Brooks/ Syracuse/ Senior
2.3 – PG Noah Terry/ Oklahoma State/ Sophomore
2.3 – PG Chris Van Sickle/ San Jose State/ Freshman
2.3 – PG Ryan McCloyn/ Louisville/ Junior
2.3 – PG Tristan Henderson/ Virginia/ Junior
2.3 – PG Matt Ferguson/ Ole Miss/ Senior

First Team All Americans
G Cameron Avaloy/ Purdue/ Junior/ 16.3ppg, 2.1rpg, 6.1apg, 2.6spg
G JaKevin Jackson/ Florida/ Sophomore/ 20.7ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.3apg
F Aymiel Cummings/ South Carolina/ Senior/ 18.1ppg, 5.8rpg, 2.4apg, 1.4bpg, 1.4spg
F Zy Wallace/ San Diego State/ Sophomore/ 19.6ppg, 10.2rpg, 2.0apg, 2.7bpg, 1.2spg
C Rufus Hamilton/ Kentucky/ Freshman/ 19.5ppg, 10.7rpg, 2.2apg, 2.5bpg, 1.5spg

Second Team All Americans
G Jamar Clark/ Wake Forest/ Sophomore/ 18.7ppg, 4.8rpg, 3.0apg, 1.0spg
G Latrell Keys/ Cincinnati/ Freshman/ 20.4ppg, 5.1rpg, 2.1apg, 1.3bpg
F King Morlock/ Illinois/ Sophomore/ 20.0ppg, 4.9rpg, 2.3apg
F Kenton Fisher/ North Carolina/ Freshman/ 19.7ppg, 8.8rpg, 1.6bpg
F James England/ BYU/ Junior/ 15.1ppg, 7.9rpg, 3.3bpg, 1.8spg

Third Team All Americans
G Xavier Fields/ Kansas State/ Freshman/ 16.6ppg, 4.0rpg, 6.6apg, 1.7spg
G Fabian Jordan/ Georgia/ Senior/ 19.2ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.9apg
F Nathan Curlings/ Auburn/ Sophomore/ 20.2ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.6apg
C Juwan Ellis/ SMU/ Freshman/ 19.8ppg, 10.0rpg, 1.3bpg
C LeAndre Fitzgerald/ Cincinnati/ Freshman/ 16.0ppg, 9.5rpg, 2.8bpg, 1.6spg

Freshman All Americans
G Xavier Fields/ Kansas State/ Freshman/ 16.6ppg, 4.0rpg, 6.6apg, 1.7spg
G Latrell Keys/ Cincinnati/ Freshman/ 20.4ppg, 5.1rpg, 2.1apg, 1.3bpg
F Kenton Fisher/ North Carolina/ Freshman/ 19.7ppg, 8.8rpg, 1.6bpg
C Rufus Hamilton/ Kentucky/ Freshman/ 19.5ppg, 10.7rpg, 2.2apg, 2.5bpg, 1.5spg
C LeAndre Fitzgerald/ Cincinnati/ Freshman/ 16.0ppg, 9.5rpg, 2.8bpg, 1.6spg

- Although this list will grow a great deal once the tournament is over, here is a list of players that HAVE declared along with some seniors that have a chance to get drafted high

1) C Rufus Hamilton/ Freshman/ Kentucky/ 7’1” 249
Accolades: NCAA Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Top 20 in the country in points, rebounds and blocks.
Projected Draft Range: Top 5

2) SF Jerko Arnautovic/ 18 Years Old/ Bosnia 6’9” 234
Projected Draft Range: Top 5 – High Lottery

3) C Cheyenne Gamble/ Sophomore/ Purdue 7’1” 256
Accolades: National Champion last year, 22<sup>nd</sup> in the nation in blocks (2.4 per game)
Projected Draft Range: High to Mid Lottery Pick

4) SF LaMarques Lowery/ Sophomore/ Kentucky 6’10” 219
Accolades: 15.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.8 bpg, 1.4 spg
Projected Draft Range: High to Mid Lottery Pick

5) PF Kenton Fisher/ Freshman/ North Carolina 6’10” 241
Accolades:Top 20 in the nation in scoring, 19.7ppg, 8.8rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.6bpg
Projected Draft Range: High to Mid Lottery Pick

6) PF Quinn Jenkins/ Senior/ Purdue/ 6’11” 227
Accolades: 14.8 ppg, 7.6 rpg, NCAA Champion last year
Projected Draft Range: High to Mid Lottery Pick

7) SF Aymiel Cummings/ Senior/ South Carolina 6’8” 229
Accolades:18.1ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.4apg, 1.4bpg, 1.4 spg
Projected Draft Range: High to Mid Lottery Pick

8) SF LaMarques Lowery/ Sophomore/ Kentucky 6’10” 219
Accolades: 15.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.8 bpg, 1.4 spg
Projected Draft Range: High to Mid Lottery Pick

MONTH OF MARCH

MARCH MADNESS!!!!
SWEET 16

EAST
1) Kentucky (28 – 4) 85
5) Cincinnati (25 – 7) 72
Kentucky: Fr. C Rufus Hamilton – 18pts, 11rebs, 3blks, 2stls
Kentucky: So. F LaMarques Lowery – 17pts, 9rebs
Kentucky: Fr. F A.D. Idumwonyi – 21pts, 8rebs
Kentucky: Fr. G Anthony Dumias – 14pts, 5asts
Cincinnati: Fr. C LeAndre Fitzgerald – 12pts, 12rebs, 5blks
Cincinnati: Fr. G Latrell Keys – 26pts, 4rebs, 2asts
Cincinnati: So. F Stevie Calhoun – 14pts, 7rebs, 1blk

11) Eastern Washington (23 – 9) 76
2) Florida (27 -5) 73
Florida: So. G JaKevin Jackson – 35pts, 3rebs, 3asts
Florida: Fr. F Da’Leon Allen – 8pts, 10rebs
Florida: Sr. C Rahim Williams – 14pts, 5rebs, 4asts, blk
Florida: Jr. F Darnell Michaels - 10pts, 6rebs, 3blks, 2stls
Eastern Washington: Fr. F Dwayne Akamnonu – 16pts, 7rebs, 3asts, 1blk
Eastern Washington: So. F Armand Douglas – 23pts, 3rebs, 5asts
Eastern Washington: Sr. F Marco Franklin – 19pts, 9rebs, 2asts, 2blks

MIDWEST
1) California (29 – 4) 66
13) Rhode Island (22 – 11) 52
California: So. G Antonio Beal - 19pts, 6rebs, 7asts, 1blk, 5stls
California: Fr. F Tren’Davien Thomas - 17pts, 11rebs
California: Fr. G Xavier Cookman - 11pts, 2asts,1stl
California: Jr. C Emmitt Hopkins - 9pts, 9rebs
Rhode Island: Fr. G Matt Buccigrossi – 10pts, 2rebs, 3asts
Rhode Island: So. G Ryan Kendall – 20pts, 3asts

3) Illinois (25 – 8) 82
2) Arizona (28 – 5) 83
Illinois: Fr. G A.D. Duncan - 14pts, 3rebs, 4asts, 2stls
Illinois: So. F King Morlock - 22pts, 5rebs, 1stl
Illinois: Fr. G Justin Crawford - 14pts, 2stls
Illinois: Fr. G Stefan Cherocci - 13pts, 3rebs, 5asts
Illinois: Jr. F Sean Hill - 9pts, 3rebs, 1blk
Arizona: Fr. G Kenny Adams – 31pts, 4rebs, 3asts, 3stls
Arizona: Fr. G Mario Jackson – 21pts, 5rebs, 4asts
Arizona: Sr. F Clay Covington – 8pts, 13rebs
Arizona: Jr. G Billy Bielgaski – 7pts, 2rebs, 3asts

WEST
1) Purdue (30 – 3) 56
5) Weber State (29 – 4) 53
Purdue: Jr. G Cameron Avaloy - 17pts, 1reb, 8asts, 3stls
Purdue: Sr. F Quinn Jenkins - 15pts, 9rebs, 2blks
Purdue: So. C Cheyenne Gamble - 8pts, 8reb, 4blks
Purdue: Jr. C Jamal Garris - 7pts, 5reb
Weber State: So. F Deonte Smalls – 16pts, 19rebs
Weber State: So. C Bradley Jones – 16pts, 7rebs, 2asts
Weber State: Sr. C Anthony Thompson – 15pts, 6rebs, 1blk

3) South Carolina (24 – 7) 56
7) Utah State (26 – 7) 57
South Carolina: Sr. F Aymiel Cummings - 17pts, 6reb, 4asts, 2stls, 2blks
South Carolina: So. G Donavin DeForest - 17pts, 4reb, 6asts, 2stls
South Carolina: Fr. C Daniel Harper - 11pts, 6reb
South Carolina: Sr. G Dwayne Evans - 6pts, 3asts, 3stls
Utah State: So. G Bryson Draka – 15pts, 5rebs, 3asts, 3stls
Utah State: So. C Amadeo Cooper – 13pts, 12rebs
Utah State: Fr. F Riko Taylor – 7pts, 9rebs

SOUTH
1) Duke (28 - 5) 65
4) USC (23 – 8) 69
Duke: Fr. F D’Juan Oliver - 13pts, 4asts, 8rebs, 5stls, 3blks
Duke: Fr. F Khary Odiah - 11pts, 2asts,5rebs
Duke: Fr. F Travis High - 17pts, 3rebs
Duke: So. F Mario Laurent - 7pts, 5rebs
USC: Jr. C Romantay Bell – 20pts,13rebs, 1blk
USC: Fr. G Eric Brown – 7pts, 9asts
USC: So. G Jawill Weaver – 16pts, 5 rebs, 2stls
USC: Fr. F A.J. Brooks – 10pts, 6rebs

3) Oklahoma State (24 – 8) 60
2) Washington State (27 – 5) 63
Oklahoma State: So. F Jermaine Ejekam - 13pts, 9rebs, 2asts, 3blks
Oklahoma State: So. G Noah Terry - 13pts, 3rebs, 5asts, 2stls
Oklahoma State: Sr. F Eddie Allen - 14pts, 5rebs, 2asts, 2stls
Washington State: Fr. F Aaron Johnson – 10pts, 4rebs
Washington State: Fr. C Alex McMillon – 8pts, 9rebs, 3blks
Washington State: So. F Trenton Snapper – 11pts, 6rebs, 2asts
Washington State: Fr. G Elijah Perry – 8pts, 2rebs, 3asts, 3stls
Washington State: Jr. G Bruce Davis – 7pts, 3rebs, 4asts
Washington State: So. G Bilal Morel – 6pts, 6asts
Washington State: Jr. C Damon Stokley – 11pts, 5rebs, 1blk

ELITE 8

EAST
1) Kentucky (28 – 4) 73
11) Eastern Washington (23 – 9) 74
Kentucky: Fr. C Rufus Hamilton – 10pts, 7rebs, 4blks, 1stl
Kentucky: So. F LaMarques Lowery – 20pts, 8rebs, blk
Kentucky: Fr. F A.D. Idumwonyi – 11pts, 6rebs
Kentucky: Fr. G Anthony Dumias – 8pts, 4asts
Eastern Washington: Fr. F Dwayne Akamnonu – 22pts, 8rebs, 2asts
Eastern Washington: So. F Armand Douglas – 15pts, 5rebs, 3asts, 2 stls
Eastern Washington: Sr. F Marco Franklin – 21pts, 8rebs

MIDWEST
1) California (29 – 4) 67
2) Arizona (28 – 5) 69
California: So. G Antonio Beal - 26pts, 7rebs, 6asts, 5stls
California: Fr. F Tren’Davien Thomas - 13pts, 6rebs
California: Fr. G Xavier Cookman - 7pts, 1ast
California: Jr. C Emmitt Hopkins - 7pts, 7rebs
Arizona: Fr. G Kenny Adams – 16pts, 5rebs, 6asts, 2stls
Arizona: Fr. G Mario Jackson – 15pts, 6rebs, 3asts
Arizona: Sr. F Clay Covington – 12pts, 8rebs
Arizona: Jr. G Billy Bielgaski – 12pts, 2asts

WEST
1) Purdue (30 – 3) 88
7) Utah State (26 – 7) 59
Purdue: Jr. G Cameron Avaloy - 24pts, 2rebs, 10asts, 1stl
Purdue: Sr. F Quinn Jenkins - 23pts, 7rebs
Purdue: So. C Cheyenne Gamble - 12pts, 10reb, 1stl, 6blks
Purdue: Jr. C Jamal Garris - 8pts, 6reb
Utah State: So. G Bryson Draka – 12pts, 6rebs, 4asts, 2stls
Utah State: So. C Amadeo Cooper – 10pts, 10rebs
Utah State: Fr. F Riko Taylor – 10pts, 7rebs

SOUTH
4) USC (23 – 8) 65
2) Washington State (27 – 5) 70
USC: Jr. C Romantay Bell – 22pts,11rebs, 2blk

USC: Fr. G Eric Brown – 11pts, 5asts
USC: So. G Jawill Weaver – 14pts, 3rebs, 1stl
USC: Fr. F A.J. Brooks – 8pts, 4rebs
Washington State: Fr. F Aaron Johnson – 14pts, 6rebs, 1blk
Washington State: Fr. C Alex McMillon – 11pts, 7rebs, 4blks
Washington State: So. F Trenton Snapper – 10pts, 5rebs, 2asts
Washington State: Fr. G Elijah Perry – 10pts, 4rebs, 3asts, 2stls
Washington State: Jr. G Bruce Davis – 6pts, 2rebs, 5asts
Washington State: So. G Bilal Morel – 8pts, 2rebs, 6asts, 1stl;
Washington State: Jr. C Damon Stokley – 7pts, 5rebs, 1stl, 1blk

FINAL FOUR

11) Eastern Washington (23 – 9) 73
2) Arizona (28 – 5) 90
Eastern Washington: Fr. F Dwayne Akamnonu – 25pts, 6rebs, 4asts, 1stl
Eastern Washington: So. F Armand Douglas – 18pts, 6rebs, 2asts, 2stls
Eastern Washington: Sr. F Marco Franklin – 19pts, 9rebs, 2blks
Arizona: Fr. G Kenny Adams – 30pts, 8rebs, 7asts, 3stls
Arizona: Fr. G Mario Jackson – 22pts, 3rebs, 3asts, 3stls
Arizona: Sr. F Clay Covington – 11pts, 8rebs
Arizona: Jr. G Billy Bielgaski – 7pts, 2asts

1) Purdue (30 – 3) 60
2) Washington State (27 – 5) 64
Purdue: Jr. G Cameron Avaloy - 15pts, 1reb, 5asts, 3stls
Purdue: Sr. F Quinn Jenkins - 16pts, 11rebs
Purdue: So. C Cheyenne Gamble - 9pts, 9rebs, 2stl, 3blks
Purdue: Jr. C Jamal Garris - 5pts, 6reb
Washington State: Fr. F Aaron Johnson – 8pts, 7rebs, 2blks
Washington State: Fr. C Alex McMillon – 9pts, 5rebs, 2blks
Washington State: So. F Trenton Snapper – 11pts, 6rebs, 1stl
Washington State: Fr. G Elijah Perry – 7pts, 2rebs, 4asts, 3stls
Washington State: Jr. G Bruce Davis – 8pts, 3rebs, 6asts
Washington State: So. G Bilal Morel – 9pts, 1reb, 4asts, 1stl
Washington State: Jr. C Damon Stokley – 8pts, 6rebs, 1stl

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2) Arizona (28 – 5) 87
2) Washington State (27 – 5) 91
Arizona: Fr. G Kenny Adams – 34pts, 5rebs, 5asts, 2stls, 1blk
Arizona: Fr. G Mario Jackson – 23pts, 6rebs, 5asts, 2stls
Arizona: Sr. F Clay Covington – 14pts, 10rebs, 1blk
Arizona: Jr. G Billy Bielgaski – 18pts, 4asts
Washington State: Fr. F Aaron Johnson –15pts, 6rebs, 1blk
Washington State: Fr. C Alex McMillon – 17pts, 10rebs 3blks
Washington State: So. F Trenton Snapper – 15pts, 8rebs, 1ast, 1stl, 1blk
Washington State: Fr. G Elijah Perry – 12pts, 3rebs, 3asts, 2stls
Washington State: Jr. G Bruce Davis – 10pts, 4rebs, 4asts
Washington State: So. G Bilal Morel – 9pts, 3reb, 6asts, 2stls
Washington State: Jr. C Damon Stokley – 9pts, 5rebs

END OF YEAR/PRE DRAFT DISCUSSION

Here is a look at my final rankings amongst the players that will be available for the upcoming draft:

1) SF D’Juan Oliver/ Freshman/Duke 6’9” 234
Accolades:Finished Top three in Defensive POY race, 3<sup>rd</sup> in the nation in steals (2.9 spg)
Overall Range: 73 – 76 overall
Potential Range: 82 – 87 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment :Great overall defender. On ball defense specialist that can cause turnovers and frustrate the offense. Can guard three positions and sometimes four depending on who the other team puts on the floor. Will have to have scoring opportunities created for him but has the potential to improve offensively. Although I think Beal slightly edges him out in regards to being NBA ready, I think Oliver has the potential to be the better player in the next three to four years.

2) PG Antonio Beal/ Sophomore/ California 6’3” 179
Accolades: Led nation in steals, 15<sup>th</sup> in nation in assists
Overall Range: 75 – 77 overall
Potential Range: 80 – 85 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: This guy has literally shot up my draft board simply because of how NBA ready he is. He is an amazing defender that has also shown the ability to run an offense. He could improve his ability to score but I think he has the potential to grow into a legit 2 way guard. For my money, I think he can step in as the starter on some teams right now. His performance against the Arizona guards Adams and Jackson Is (holding them to pedestrian numbers compared to how they dominated throughout the rest of the tournament) is what really showed me Beal is the real deal.

3) PG Kenny Adams/ Freshman/ Arizona 6’6” 189
Accolades:Led team to national championship this year
Overall Range: 69 – 74 overall
Potential Range: 81 – 85 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment :Combo guard with great size. Can rebound and as the year progressed, showed an increased ability to get to the basket in a variety of ways. Struggles facilitating and does turnover the ball quite frequently but after what he did leading this young Arizona team to the National Championship and winning tournament MVP on the LOSING team is too impressive to overlook.

4) SG JaKevin Jackson/ Sophomore/ Florida 6’7” 199
Accolades: 12th in the nation in scoring with 20.7 ppg
Overall Range: 74 – 76 overall
Potential Range: 78 – 83 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A player who’s “potential number one pick” hype died down after his freshman year. Even with that being said, he is still a very good player that has shown that he can put up 20 to 35 points on any given night. He does take some questionable shots and can be taken out of the game when he isn’t hitting his shot but that can change in the right situation.

5) C Rufus Hamilton/ Freshman/ Kentucky/ 7’1” 249
Accolades: NCAA Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Top 20 in the country in points, rebounds and blocks.
Overall Range: 68 – 71 overall
Potential Range: 80 – 88 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: Versatile, ball handler that can score in a variety of ways, quick but needs to get stronger. Great potential but as I continued to watch his game, I started to see some flaws that I think will be exposed early on in the league. He appeared to be “defeated” occasionally during games and laid a major egg against Eastern Washington in the tournament where the trio of forwards frustrated the player of the year at an alarming level. I still think he can be a franchise player but he is going to need some time and dedication.

6) SF Aymiel Cummings/ Senior/ South Carolina 6’8” 229
Accolades:18.1ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.4apg, 1.4bpg, 1.4 spg
Overall Range: 75 – 76 overall
Potential Range: 77 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A track star that won multiple gold medals throughout his four years at South Carolina. After four years at South Carolina he has developed a great all around game and isn’t really poor in any area. He is one of the few guys that will be able to play some minutes day one. Unfortunately, his ceiling doesn’t seem to be very high and I question his dedication to the sport of basketball since he has always said that track is his “true love” so he isn’t a top five pick. Would be great for a team that is already a decent team and doesn’t need a savior.

7) PF Quinn Jenkins/ Senior/ Purdue/ 6’11” 227
Accolades: NCAA Champion last year
Overall Range: 73 – 74 overall
Potential Range: 76 – 80 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment :Quinn Jenkins is a very skilled post player that has proven his leadership ability and the college level. Jenkins has what many big men nowadays lack… a reliable back to the basket game. He can also hit the mid range jumper pretty consistently. His lack of strength is what kept him out of the top five but that’s nothing that a little training can’t help.

8) SG Mario Jackson/ Freshman/ Arizona/ 6’6” 195
Accolades: National Champion runner up
Overall Range: 69 – 72 overall
Potential Range: 75 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: The “Other” 6’6” combo guard in the Arizona backcourt started the year as a top 3 pick and fell out when Kenny Adams stepped up as the star. After really assessing his game though, I think the rest of the world may have been a bit harsh on Jackson. He still has the ability to pay the 1 and the 2 at a high level and is explosive going to the basket. He has shown some character issues and the tendency to pout when he doesn’t get his way but in the right situation, I think he can flourish.

9) SF LaMarques Lowery/ Sophomore/ Kentucky 6’10” 219
Accolades: 15.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.8 bpg, 1.4 spg
Overall Range: 69 – 72 overall
Potential Range: 76 – 79 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: One of the better athletes in the country that has shown major improvement as a basketball player from year 1 to 2. Can’t create his own shot but will be dangerous on the fast break. Some character issues have come up as rumors of issues between he and teammate Rufus Hamilton have been thrown around all year. I’m not saying that all of them are true but you know the saying…. “where there is smoke, there is usually fire”. Still not enough to keep him out of my top ten.

10) PF Kenton Fisher/ Freshman/ North Carolina 6’10” 241
Accolades: Top 20 in the nation in scoring, 19.7 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.6 bpg
Overall Range: 67 – 71 overall
Potential Range: 75 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A forward with the ability to shoot like a guard. He is going to need to be more consistent in the paint and needs to improve defensively. His needs to work on showing more confidence in his game as he really lit teams up when his shot was falling but would look visibly rattled if he struggled a bit. He isn’t going to be a major contributor day 1 but in the right situation, I think he definitely has the potential to be an All Star player.

The next ten prospects will be posted soon. We will be going through the entire draft plus undrafted players because with the way we spread out the ratings, the later picks will be important.
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**cowboy_kmoney** · 03-26-2018, 06:40 AM

Re: NBA2KGOAT: SimWorld presents the NBA 2K18 Fictional Draft Class Thread (for Xbox

Originally posted by CWSapp757

MONTH OF MARCH

MARCH MADNESS!!!!
SWEET 16

EAST
1) Kentucky (28 – 4) 85
5) Cincinnati (25 – 7) 72
Kentucky: Fr. C Rufus Hamilton – 18pts, 11rebs, 3blks, 2stls
Kentucky: So. F LaMarques Lowery – 17pts, 9rebs
Kentucky: Fr. F A.D. Idumwonyi – 21pts, 8rebs
Kentucky: Fr. G Anthony Dumias – 14pts, 5asts
Cincinnati: Fr. C LeAndre Fitzgerald – 12pts, 12rebs, 5blks
Cincinnati: Fr. G Latrell Keys – 26pts, 4rebs, 2asts
Cincinnati: So. F Stevie Calhoun – 14pts, 7rebs, 1blk

11) Eastern Washington (23 – 9) 76
2) Florida (27 -5) 73
Florida: So. G JaKevin Jackson – 35pts, 3rebs, 3asts
Florida: Fr. F Da’Leon Allen – 8pts, 10rebs
Florida: Sr. C Rahim Williams – 14pts, 5rebs, 4asts, blk
Florida: Jr. F Darnell Michaels - 10pts, 6rebs, 3blks, 2stls
Eastern Washington: Fr. F Dwayne Akamnonu – 16pts, 7rebs, 3asts, 1blk
Eastern Washington: So. F Armand Douglas – 23pts, 3rebs, 5asts
Eastern Washington: Sr. F Marco Franklin – 19pts, 9rebs, 2asts, 2blks

MIDWEST
1) California (29 – 4) 66
13) Rhode Island (22 – 11) 52
California: So. G Antonio Beal - 19pts, 6rebs, 7asts, 1blk, 5stls
California: Fr. F Tren’Davien Thomas - 17pts, 11rebs
California: Fr. G Xavier Cookman - 11pts, 2asts,1stl
California: Jr. C Emmitt Hopkins - 9pts, 9rebs
Rhode Island: Fr. G Matt Buccigrossi – 10pts, 2rebs, 3asts
Rhode Island: So. G Ryan Kendall – 20pts, 3asts

3) Illinois (25 – 8) 82
2) Arizona (28 – 5) 83
Illinois: Fr. G A.D. Duncan - 14pts, 3rebs, 4asts, 2stls
Illinois: So. F King Morlock - 22pts, 5rebs, 1stl
Illinois: Fr. G Justin Crawford - 14pts, 2stls
Illinois: Fr. G Stefan Cherocci - 13pts, 3rebs, 5asts
Illinois: Jr. F Sean Hill - 9pts, 3rebs, 1blk
Arizona: Fr. G Kenny Adams – 31pts, 4rebs, 3asts, 3stls
Arizona: Fr. G Mario Jackson – 21pts, 5rebs, 4asts
Arizona: Sr. F Clay Covington – 8pts, 13rebs
Arizona: Jr. G Billy Bielgaski – 7pts, 2rebs, 3asts

WEST
1) Purdue (30 – 3) 56
5) Weber State (29 – 4) 53
Purdue: Jr. G Cameron Avaloy - 17pts, 1reb, 8asts, 3stls
Purdue: Sr. F Quinn Jenkins - 15pts, 9rebs, 2blks
Purdue: So. C Cheyenne Gamble - 8pts, 8reb, 4blks
Purdue: Jr. C Jamal Garris - 7pts, 5reb
Weber State: So. F Deonte Smalls – 16pts, 19rebs
Weber State: So. C Bradley Jones – 16pts, 7rebs, 2asts
Weber State: Sr. C Anthony Thompson – 15pts, 6rebs, 1blk

3) South Carolina (24 – 7) 56
7) Utah State (26 – 7) 57
South Carolina: Sr. F Aymiel Cummings - 17pts, 6reb, 4asts, 2stls, 2blks
South Carolina: So. G Donavin DeForest - 17pts, 4reb, 6asts, 2stls
South Carolina: Fr. C Daniel Harper - 11pts, 6reb
South Carolina: Sr. G Dwayne Evans - 6pts, 3asts, 3stls
Utah State: So. G Bryson Draka – 15pts, 5rebs, 3asts, 3stls
Utah State: So. C Amadeo Cooper – 13pts, 12rebs
Utah State: Fr. F Riko Taylor – 7pts, 9rebs

SOUTH
1) Duke (28 - 5) 65
4) USC (23 – 8) 69
Duke: Fr. F D’Juan Oliver - 13pts, 4asts, 8rebs, 5stls, 3blks
Duke: Fr. F Khary Odiah - 11pts, 2asts,5rebs
Duke: Fr. F Travis High - 17pts, 3rebs
Duke: So. F Mario Laurent - 7pts, 5rebs
USC: Jr. C Romantay Bell – 20pts,13rebs, 1blk
USC: Fr. G Eric Brown – 7pts, 9asts
USC: So. G Jawill Weaver – 16pts, 5 rebs, 2stls
USC: Fr. F A.J. Brooks – 10pts, 6rebs

3) Oklahoma State (24 – 8) 60
2) Washington State (27 – 5) 63
Oklahoma State: So. F Jermaine Ejekam - 13pts, 9rebs, 2asts, 3blks
Oklahoma State: So. G Noah Terry - 13pts, 3rebs, 5asts, 2stls
Oklahoma State: Sr. F Eddie Allen - 14pts, 5rebs, 2asts, 2stls
Washington State: Fr. F Aaron Johnson – 10pts, 4rebs
Washington State: Fr. C Alex McMillon – 8pts, 9rebs, 3blks
Washington State: So. F Trenton Snapper – 11pts, 6rebs, 2asts
Washington State: Fr. G Elijah Perry – 8pts, 2rebs, 3asts, 3stls
Washington State: Jr. G Bruce Davis – 7pts, 3rebs, 4asts
Washington State: So. G Bilal Morel – 6pts, 6asts
Washington State: Jr. C Damon Stokley – 11pts, 5rebs, 1blk

ELITE 8

EAST
1) Kentucky (28 – 4) 73
11) Eastern Washington (23 – 9) 74
Kentucky: Fr. C Rufus Hamilton – 10pts, 7rebs, 4blks, 1stl
Kentucky: So. F LaMarques Lowery – 20pts, 8rebs, blk
Kentucky: Fr. F A.D. Idumwonyi – 11pts, 6rebs
Kentucky: Fr. G Anthony Dumias – 8pts, 4asts
Eastern Washington: Fr. F Dwayne Akamnonu – 22pts, 8rebs, 2asts
Eastern Washington: So. F Armand Douglas – 15pts, 5rebs, 3asts, 2 stls
Eastern Washington: Sr. F Marco Franklin – 21pts, 8rebs

MIDWEST
1) California (29 – 4) 67
2) Arizona (28 – 5) 69
California: So. G Antonio Beal - 26pts, 7rebs, 6asts, 5stls
California: Fr. F Tren’Davien Thomas - 13pts, 6rebs
California: Fr. G Xavier Cookman - 7pts, 1ast
California: Jr. C Emmitt Hopkins - 7pts, 7rebs
Arizona: Fr. G Kenny Adams – 16pts, 5rebs, 6asts, 2stls
Arizona: Fr. G Mario Jackson – 15pts, 6rebs, 3asts
Arizona: Sr. F Clay Covington – 12pts, 8rebs
Arizona: Jr. G Billy Bielgaski – 12pts, 2asts

WEST
1) Purdue (30 – 3) 88
7) Utah State (26 – 7) 59
Purdue: Jr. G Cameron Avaloy - 24pts, 2rebs, 10asts, 1stl
Purdue: Sr. F Quinn Jenkins - 23pts, 7rebs
Purdue: So. C Cheyenne Gamble - 12pts, 10reb, 1stl, 6blks
Purdue: Jr. C Jamal Garris - 8pts, 6reb
Utah State: So. G Bryson Draka – 12pts, 6rebs, 4asts, 2stls
Utah State: So. C Amadeo Cooper – 10pts, 10rebs
Utah State: Fr. F Riko Taylor – 10pts, 7rebs

SOUTH
4) USC (23 – 8) 65
2) Washington State (27 – 5) 70
USC: Jr. C Romantay Bell – 22pts,11rebs, 2blk

USC: Fr. G Eric Brown – 11pts, 5asts
USC: So. G Jawill Weaver – 14pts, 3rebs, 1stl
USC: Fr. F A.J. Brooks – 8pts, 4rebs
Washington State: Fr. F Aaron Johnson – 14pts, 6rebs, 1blk
Washington State: Fr. C Alex McMillon – 11pts, 7rebs, 4blks
Washington State: So. F Trenton Snapper – 10pts, 5rebs, 2asts
Washington State: Fr. G Elijah Perry – 10pts, 4rebs, 3asts, 2stls
Washington State: Jr. G Bruce Davis – 6pts, 2rebs, 5asts
Washington State: So. G Bilal Morel – 8pts, 2rebs, 6asts, 1stl;
Washington State: Jr. C Damon Stokley – 7pts, 5rebs, 1stl, 1blk

FINAL FOUR

11) Eastern Washington (23 – 9) 73
2) Arizona (28 – 5) 90
Eastern Washington: Fr. F Dwayne Akamnonu – 25pts, 6rebs, 4asts, 1stl
Eastern Washington: So. F Armand Douglas – 18pts, 6rebs, 2asts, 2stls
Eastern Washington: Sr. F Marco Franklin – 19pts, 9rebs, 2blks
Arizona: Fr. G Kenny Adams – 30pts, 8rebs, 7asts, 3stls
Arizona: Fr. G Mario Jackson – 22pts, 3rebs, 3asts, 3stls
Arizona: Sr. F Clay Covington – 11pts, 8rebs
Arizona: Jr. G Billy Bielgaski – 7pts, 2asts

1) Purdue (30 – 3) 60
2) Washington State (27 – 5) 64
Purdue: Jr. G Cameron Avaloy - 15pts, 1reb, 5asts, 3stls
Purdue: Sr. F Quinn Jenkins - 16pts, 11rebs
Purdue: So. C Cheyenne Gamble - 9pts, 9rebs, 2stl, 3blks
Purdue: Jr. C Jamal Garris - 5pts, 6reb
Washington State: Fr. F Aaron Johnson – 8pts, 7rebs, 2blks
Washington State: Fr. C Alex McMillon – 9pts, 5rebs, 2blks
Washington State: So. F Trenton Snapper – 11pts, 6rebs, 1stl
Washington State: Fr. G Elijah Perry – 7pts, 2rebs, 4asts, 3stls
Washington State: Jr. G Bruce Davis – 8pts, 3rebs, 6asts
Washington State: So. G Bilal Morel – 9pts, 1reb, 4asts, 1stl
Washington State: Jr. C Damon Stokley – 8pts, 6rebs, 1stl

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2) Arizona (28 – 5) 87
2) Washington State (27 – 5) 91
Arizona: Fr. G Kenny Adams – 34pts, 5rebs, 5asts, 2stls, 1blk
Arizona: Fr. G Mario Jackson – 23pts, 6rebs, 5asts, 2stls
Arizona: Sr. F Clay Covington – 14pts, 10rebs, 1blk
Arizona: Jr. G Billy Bielgaski – 18pts, 4asts
Washington State: Fr. F Aaron Johnson –15pts, 6rebs, 1blk
Washington State: Fr. C Alex McMillon – 17pts, 10rebs 3blks
Washington State: So. F Trenton Snapper – 15pts, 8rebs, 1ast, 1stl, 1blk
Washington State: Fr. G Elijah Perry – 12pts, 3rebs, 3asts, 2stls
Washington State: Jr. G Bruce Davis – 10pts, 4rebs, 4asts
Washington State: So. G Bilal Morel – 9pts, 3reb, 6asts, 2stls
Washington State: Jr. C Damon Stokley – 9pts, 5rebs

END OF YEAR/PRE DRAFT DISCUSSION

Here is a look at my final rankings amongst the players that will be available for the upcoming draft:

1) SF D’Juan Oliver/ Freshman/Duke 6’9” 234
Accolades:Finished Top three in Defensive POY race, 3<sup>rd</sup> in the nation in steals (2.9 spg)
Overall Range: 73 – 76 overall
Potential Range: 82 – 87 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment :Great overall defender. On ball defense specialist that can cause turnovers and frustrate the offense. Can guard three positions and sometimes four depending on who the other team puts on the floor. Will have to have scoring opportunities created for him but has the potential to improve offensively. Although I think Beal slightly edges him out in regards to being NBA ready, I think Oliver has the potential to be the better player in the next three to four years.

2) PG Antonio Beal/ Sophomore/ California 6’3” 179
Accolades: Led nation in steals, 15<sup>th</sup> in nation in assists
Overall Range: 75 – 77 overall
Potential Range: 80 – 85 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: This guy has literally shot up my draft board simply because of how NBA ready he is. He is an amazing defender that has also shown the ability to run an offense. He could improve his ability to score but I think he has the potential to grow into a legit 2 way guard. For my money, I think he can step in as the starter on some teams right now. His performance against the Arizona guards Adams and Jackson Is (holding them to pedestrian numbers compared to how they dominated throughout the rest of the tournament) is what really showed me Beal is the real deal.

3) PG Kenny Adams/ Freshman/ Arizona 6’6” 189
Accolades:Led team to national championship this year
Overall Range: 69 – 74 overall
Potential Range: 81 – 85 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment :Combo guard with great size. Can rebound and as the year progressed, showed an increased ability to get to the basket in a variety of ways. Struggles facilitating and does turnover the ball quite frequently but after what he did leading this young Arizona team to the National Championship and winning tournament MVP on the LOSING team is too impressive to overlook.

4) SG JaKevin Jackson/ Sophomore/ Florida 6’7” 199
Accolades: 12th in the nation in scoring with 20.7 ppg
Overall Range: 74 – 76 overall
Potential Range: 78 – 83 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A player who’s “potential number one pick” hype died down after his freshman year. Even with that being said, he is still a very good player that has shown that he can put up 20 to 35 points on any given night. He does take some questionable shots and can be taken out of the game when he isn’t hitting his shot but that can change in the right situation.

5) C Rufus Hamilton/ Freshman/ Kentucky/ 7’1” 249
Accolades: NCAA Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Top 20 in the country in points, rebounds and blocks.
Overall Range: 68 – 71 overall
Potential Range: 80 – 88 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: Versatile, ball handler that can score in a variety of ways, quick but needs to get stronger. Great potential but as I continued to watch his game, I started to see some flaws that I think will be exposed early on in the league. He appeared to be “defeated” occasionally during games and laid a major egg against Eastern Washington in the tournament where the trio of forwards frustrated the player of the year at an alarming level. I still think he can be a franchise player but he is going to need some time and dedication.

6) SF Aymiel Cummings/ Senior/ South Carolina 6’8” 229
Accolades:18.1ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.4apg, 1.4bpg, 1.4 spg
Overall Range: 75 – 76 overall
Potential Range: 77 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A track star that won multiple gold medals throughout his four years at South Carolina. After four years at South Carolina he has developed a great all around game and isn’t really poor in any area. He is one of the few guys that will be able to play some minutes day one. Unfortunately, his ceiling doesn’t seem to be very high and I question his dedication to the sport of basketball since he has always said that track is his “true love” so he isn’t a top five pick. Would be great for a team that is already a decent team and doesn’t need a savior.

7) PF Quinn Jenkins/ Senior/ Purdue/ 6’11” 227
Accolades: NCAA Champion last year
Overall Range: 73 – 74 overall
Potential Range: 76 – 80 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment :Quinn Jenkins is a very skilled post player that has proven his leadership ability and the college level. Jenkins has what many big men nowadays lack… a reliable back to the basket game. He can also hit the mid range jumper pretty consistently. His lack of strength is what kept him out of the top five but that’s nothing that a little training can’t help.

8) SG Mario Jackson/ Freshman/ Arizona/ 6’6” 195
Accolades: National Champion runner up
Overall Range: 69 – 72 overall
Potential Range: 75 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: The “Other” 6’6” combo guard in the Arizona backcourt started the year as a top 3 pick and fell out when Kenny Adams stepped up as the star. After really assessing his game though, I think the rest of the world may have been a bit harsh on Jackson. He still has the ability to pay the 1 and the 2 at a high level and is explosive going to the basket. He has shown some character issues and the tendency to pout when he doesn’t get his way but in the right situation, I think he can flourish.

9) SF LaMarques Lowery/ Sophomore/ Kentucky 6’10” 219
Accolades: 15.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.8 bpg, 1.4 spg
Overall Range: 69 – 72 overall
Potential Range: 76 – 79 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: One of the better athletes in the country that has shown major improvement as a basketball player from year 1 to 2. Can’t create his own shot but will be dangerous on the fast break. Some character issues have come up as rumors of issues between he and teammate Rufus Hamilton have been thrown around all year. I’m not saying that all of them are true but you know the saying…. “where there is smoke, there is usually fire”. Still not enough to keep him out of my top ten.

10) PF Kenton Fisher/ Freshman/ North Carolina 6’10” 241
Accolades: Top 20 in the nation in scoring, 19.7 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.6 bpg
Overall Range: 67 – 71 overall
Potential Range: 75 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A forward with the ability to shoot like a guard. He is going to need to be more consistent in the paint and needs to improve defensively. His needs to work on showing more confidence in his game as he really lit teams up when his shot was falling but would look visibly rattled if he struggled a bit. He isn’t going to be a major contributor day 1 but in the right situation, I think he definitely has the potential to be an All Star player.

The next ten prospects will be posted soon. We will be going through the entire draft plus undrafted players because with the way we spread out the ratings, the later picks will be important.
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Hey Sapp I was wondering if Antonio Beal is family with Bradley Beal..

**CWSapp757** · 03-26-2018, 01:47 PM

Re: NBA2KGOAT: SimWorld presents the NBA 2K18 Fictional Draft Class Thread (for Xbox

Originally posted by cowboy_kmoney

Hey Sapp I was wondering if Antonio Beal is family with Bradley Beal..

Nah no relation to Bradley but good question lol.

**CWSapp757** · 03-26-2018, 01:49 PM

Re: NBA2KGOAT: SimWorld presents the NBA 2K18 Fictional Draft Class Thread (for Xbox

Originally posted by CWSapp757

MONTH OF MARCH

MARCH MADNESS!!!!
SWEET 16

EAST
1) Kentucky (28 – 4) 85
5) Cincinnati (25 – 7) 72
Kentucky: Fr. C Rufus Hamilton – 18pts, 11rebs, 3blks, 2stls
Kentucky: So. F LaMarques Lowery – 17pts, 9rebs
Kentucky: Fr. F A.D. Idumwonyi – 21pts, 8rebs
Kentucky: Fr. G Anthony Dumias – 14pts, 5asts
Cincinnati: Fr. C LeAndre Fitzgerald – 12pts, 12rebs, 5blks
Cincinnati: Fr. G Latrell Keys – 26pts, 4rebs, 2asts
Cincinnati: So. F Stevie Calhoun – 14pts, 7rebs, 1blk

11) Eastern Washington (23 – 9) 76
2) Florida (27 -5) 73
Florida: So. G JaKevin Jackson – 35pts, 3rebs, 3asts
Florida: Fr. F Da’Leon Allen – 8pts, 10rebs
Florida: Sr. C Rahim Williams – 14pts, 5rebs, 4asts, blk
Florida: Jr. F Darnell Michaels - 10pts, 6rebs, 3blks, 2stls
Eastern Washington: Fr. F Dwayne Akamnonu – 16pts, 7rebs, 3asts, 1blk
Eastern Washington: So. F Armand Douglas – 23pts, 3rebs, 5asts
Eastern Washington: Sr. F Marco Franklin – 19pts, 9rebs, 2asts, 2blks

MIDWEST
1) California (29 – 4) 66
13) Rhode Island (22 – 11) 52
California: So. G Antonio Beal - 19pts, 6rebs, 7asts, 1blk, 5stls
California: Fr. F Tren’Davien Thomas - 17pts, 11rebs
California: Fr. G Xavier Cookman - 11pts, 2asts,1stl
California: Jr. C Emmitt Hopkins - 9pts, 9rebs
Rhode Island: Fr. G Matt Buccigrossi – 10pts, 2rebs, 3asts
Rhode Island: So. G Ryan Kendall – 20pts, 3asts

3) Illinois (25 – 8) 82
2) Arizona (28 – 5) 83
Illinois: Fr. G A.D. Duncan - 14pts, 3rebs, 4asts, 2stls
Illinois: So. F King Morlock - 22pts, 5rebs, 1stl
Illinois: Fr. G Justin Crawford - 14pts, 2stls
Illinois: Fr. G Stefan Cherocci - 13pts, 3rebs, 5asts
Illinois: Jr. F Sean Hill - 9pts, 3rebs, 1blk
Arizona: Fr. G Kenny Adams – 31pts, 4rebs, 3asts, 3stls
Arizona: Fr. G Mario Jackson – 21pts, 5rebs, 4asts
Arizona: Sr. F Clay Covington – 8pts, 13rebs
Arizona: Jr. G Billy Bielgaski – 7pts, 2rebs, 3asts

WEST
1) Purdue (30 – 3) 56
5) Weber State (29 – 4) 53
Purdue: Jr. G Cameron Avaloy - 17pts, 1reb, 8asts, 3stls
Purdue: Sr. F Quinn Jenkins - 15pts, 9rebs, 2blks
Purdue: So. C Cheyenne Gamble - 8pts, 8reb, 4blks
Purdue: Jr. C Jamal Garris - 7pts, 5reb
Weber State: So. F Deonte Smalls – 16pts, 19rebs
Weber State: So. C Bradley Jones – 16pts, 7rebs, 2asts
Weber State: Sr. C Anthony Thompson – 15pts, 6rebs, 1blk

3) South Carolina (24 – 7) 56
7) Utah State (26 – 7) 57
South Carolina: Sr. F Aymiel Cummings - 17pts, 6reb, 4asts, 2stls, 2blks
South Carolina: So. G Donavin DeForest - 17pts, 4reb, 6asts, 2stls
South Carolina: Fr. C Daniel Harper - 11pts, 6reb
South Carolina: Sr. G Dwayne Evans - 6pts, 3asts, 3stls
Utah State: So. G Bryson Draka – 15pts, 5rebs, 3asts, 3stls
Utah State: So. C Amadeo Cooper – 13pts, 12rebs
Utah State: Fr. F Riko Taylor – 7pts, 9rebs

SOUTH
1) Duke (28 - 5) 65
4) USC (23 – 8) 69
Duke: Fr. F D’Juan Oliver - 13pts, 4asts, 8rebs, 5stls, 3blks
Duke: Fr. F Khary Odiah - 11pts, 2asts,5rebs
Duke: Fr. F Travis High - 17pts, 3rebs
Duke: So. F Mario Laurent - 7pts, 5rebs
USC: Jr. C Romantay Bell – 20pts,13rebs, 1blk
USC: Fr. G Eric Brown – 7pts, 9asts
USC: So. G Jawill Weaver – 16pts, 5 rebs, 2stls
USC: Fr. F A.J. Brooks – 10pts, 6rebs

3) Oklahoma State (24 – 8) 60
2) Washington State (27 – 5) 63
Oklahoma State: So. F Jermaine Ejekam - 13pts, 9rebs, 2asts, 3blks
Oklahoma State: So. G Noah Terry - 13pts, 3rebs, 5asts, 2stls
Oklahoma State: Sr. F Eddie Allen - 14pts, 5rebs, 2asts, 2stls
Washington State: Fr. F Aaron Johnson – 10pts, 4rebs
Washington State: Fr. C Alex McMillon – 8pts, 9rebs, 3blks
Washington State: So. F Trenton Snapper – 11pts, 6rebs, 2asts
Washington State: Fr. G Elijah Perry – 8pts, 2rebs, 3asts, 3stls
Washington State: Jr. G Bruce Davis – 7pts, 3rebs, 4asts
Washington State: So. G Bilal Morel – 6pts, 6asts
Washington State: Jr. C Damon Stokley – 11pts, 5rebs, 1blk

ELITE 8

EAST
1) Kentucky (28 – 4) 73
11) Eastern Washington (23 – 9) 74
Kentucky: Fr. C Rufus Hamilton – 10pts, 7rebs, 4blks, 1stl
Kentucky: So. F LaMarques Lowery – 20pts, 8rebs, blk
Kentucky: Fr. F A.D. Idumwonyi – 11pts, 6rebs
Kentucky: Fr. G Anthony Dumias – 8pts, 4asts
Eastern Washington: Fr. F Dwayne Akamnonu – 22pts, 8rebs, 2asts
Eastern Washington: So. F Armand Douglas – 15pts, 5rebs, 3asts, 2 stls
Eastern Washington: Sr. F Marco Franklin – 21pts, 8rebs

MIDWEST
1) California (29 – 4) 67
2) Arizona (28 – 5) 69
California: So. G Antonio Beal - 26pts, 7rebs, 6asts, 5stls
California: Fr. F Tren’Davien Thomas - 13pts, 6rebs
California: Fr. G Xavier Cookman - 7pts, 1ast
California: Jr. C Emmitt Hopkins - 7pts, 7rebs
Arizona: Fr. G Kenny Adams – 16pts, 5rebs, 6asts, 2stls
Arizona: Fr. G Mario Jackson – 15pts, 6rebs, 3asts
Arizona: Sr. F Clay Covington – 12pts, 8rebs
Arizona: Jr. G Billy Bielgaski – 12pts, 2asts

WEST
1) Purdue (30 – 3) 88
7) Utah State (26 – 7) 59
Purdue: Jr. G Cameron Avaloy - 24pts, 2rebs, 10asts, 1stl
Purdue: Sr. F Quinn Jenkins - 23pts, 7rebs
Purdue: So. C Cheyenne Gamble - 12pts, 10reb, 1stl, 6blks
Purdue: Jr. C Jamal Garris - 8pts, 6reb
Utah State: So. G Bryson Draka – 12pts, 6rebs, 4asts, 2stls
Utah State: So. C Amadeo Cooper – 10pts, 10rebs
Utah State: Fr. F Riko Taylor – 10pts, 7rebs

SOUTH
4) USC (23 – 8) 65
2) Washington State (27 – 5) 70
USC: Jr. C Romantay Bell – 22pts,11rebs, 2blk

USC: Fr. G Eric Brown – 11pts, 5asts
USC: So. G Jawill Weaver – 14pts, 3rebs, 1stl
USC: Fr. F A.J. Brooks – 8pts, 4rebs
Washington State: Fr. F Aaron Johnson – 14pts, 6rebs, 1blk
Washington State: Fr. C Alex McMillon – 11pts, 7rebs, 4blks
Washington State: So. F Trenton Snapper – 10pts, 5rebs, 2asts
Washington State: Fr. G Elijah Perry – 10pts, 4rebs, 3asts, 2stls
Washington State: Jr. G Bruce Davis – 6pts, 2rebs, 5asts
Washington State: So. G Bilal Morel – 8pts, 2rebs, 6asts, 1stl;
Washington State: Jr. C Damon Stokley – 7pts, 5rebs, 1stl, 1blk

FINAL FOUR

11) Eastern Washington (23 – 9) 73
2) Arizona (28 – 5) 90
Eastern Washington: Fr. F Dwayne Akamnonu – 25pts, 6rebs, 4asts, 1stl
Eastern Washington: So. F Armand Douglas – 18pts, 6rebs, 2asts, 2stls
Eastern Washington: Sr. F Marco Franklin – 19pts, 9rebs, 2blks
Arizona: Fr. G Kenny Adams – 30pts, 8rebs, 7asts, 3stls
Arizona: Fr. G Mario Jackson – 22pts, 3rebs, 3asts, 3stls
Arizona: Sr. F Clay Covington – 11pts, 8rebs
Arizona: Jr. G Billy Bielgaski – 7pts, 2asts

1) Purdue (30 – 3) 60
2) Washington State (27 – 5) 64
Purdue: Jr. G Cameron Avaloy - 15pts, 1reb, 5asts, 3stls
Purdue: Sr. F Quinn Jenkins - 16pts, 11rebs
Purdue: So. C Cheyenne Gamble - 9pts, 9rebs, 2stl, 3blks
Purdue: Jr. C Jamal Garris - 5pts, 6reb
Washington State: Fr. F Aaron Johnson – 8pts, 7rebs, 2blks
Washington State: Fr. C Alex McMillon – 9pts, 5rebs, 2blks
Washington State: So. F Trenton Snapper – 11pts, 6rebs, 1stl
Washington State: Fr. G Elijah Perry – 7pts, 2rebs, 4asts, 3stls
Washington State: Jr. G Bruce Davis – 8pts, 3rebs, 6asts
Washington State: So. G Bilal Morel – 9pts, 1reb, 4asts, 1stl
Washington State: Jr. C Damon Stokley – 8pts, 6rebs, 1stl

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2) Arizona (28 – 5) 87
2) Washington State (27 – 5) 91
Arizona: Fr. G Kenny Adams – 34pts, 5rebs, 5asts, 2stls, 1blk
Arizona: Fr. G Mario Jackson – 23pts, 6rebs, 5asts, 2stls
Arizona: Sr. F Clay Covington – 14pts, 10rebs, 1blk
Arizona: Jr. G Billy Bielgaski – 18pts, 4asts
Washington State: Fr. F Aaron Johnson –15pts, 6rebs, 1blk
Washington State: Fr. C Alex McMillon – 17pts, 10rebs 3blks
Washington State: So. F Trenton Snapper – 15pts, 8rebs, 1ast, 1stl, 1blk
Washington State: Fr. G Elijah Perry – 12pts, 3rebs, 3asts, 2stls
Washington State: Jr. G Bruce Davis – 10pts, 4rebs, 4asts
Washington State: So. G Bilal Morel – 9pts, 3reb, 6asts, 2stls
Washington State: Jr. C Damon Stokley – 9pts, 5rebs

END OF YEAR/PRE DRAFT DISCUSSION

Here is a look at my final rankings amongst the players that will be available for the upcoming draft:

1) SF D’Juan Oliver/ Freshman/Duke 6’9” 234
Accolades:Finished Top three in Defensive POY race, 3<sup>rd</sup> in the nation in steals (2.9 spg)
Overall Range: 73 – 76 overall
Potential Range: 82 – 87 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment :Great overall defender. On ball defense specialist that can cause turnovers and frustrate the offense. Can guard three positions and sometimes four depending on who the other team puts on the floor. Will have to have scoring opportunities created for him but has the potential to improve offensively. Although I think Beal slightly edges him out in regards to being NBA ready, I think Oliver has the potential to be the better player in the next three to four years.

2) PG Antonio Beal/ Sophomore/ California 6’3” 179
Accolades: Led nation in steals, 15<sup>th</sup> in nation in assists
Overall Range: 75 – 77 overall
Potential Range: 80 – 85 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: This guy has literally shot up my draft board simply because of how NBA ready he is. He is an amazing defender that has also shown the ability to run an offense. He could improve his ability to score but I think he has the potential to grow into a legit 2 way guard. For my money, I think he can step in as the starter on some teams right now. His performance against the Arizona guards Adams and Jackson Is (holding them to pedestrian numbers compared to how they dominated throughout the rest of the tournament) is what really showed me Beal is the real deal.

3) PG Kenny Adams/ Freshman/ Arizona 6’6” 189
Accolades:Led team to national championship this year
Overall Range: 69 – 74 overall
Potential Range: 81 – 85 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment :Combo guard with great size. Can rebound and as the year progressed, showed an increased ability to get to the basket in a variety of ways. Struggles facilitating and does turnover the ball quite frequently but after what he did leading this young Arizona team to the National Championship and winning tournament MVP on the LOSING team is too impressive to overlook.

4) SG JaKevin Jackson/ Sophomore/ Florida 6’7” 199
Accolades: 12th in the nation in scoring with 20.7 ppg
Overall Range: 74 – 76 overall
Potential Range: 78 – 83 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A player who’s “potential number one pick” hype died down after his freshman year. Even with that being said, he is still a very good player that has shown that he can put up 20 to 35 points on any given night. He does take some questionable shots and can be taken out of the game when he isn’t hitting his shot but that can change in the right situation.

5) C Rufus Hamilton/ Freshman/ Kentucky/ 7’1” 249
Accolades: NCAA Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Top 20 in the country in points, rebounds and blocks.
Overall Range: 68 – 71 overall
Potential Range: 80 – 88 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: Versatile, ball handler that can score in a variety of ways, quick but needs to get stronger. Great potential but as I continued to watch his game, I started to see some flaws that I think will be exposed early on in the league. He appeared to be “defeated” occasionally during games and laid a major egg against Eastern Washington in the tournament where the trio of forwards frustrated the player of the year at an alarming level. I still think he can be a franchise player but he is going to need some time and dedication.

6) SF Aymiel Cummings/ Senior/ South Carolina 6’8” 229
Accolades:18.1ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.4apg, 1.4bpg, 1.4 spg
Overall Range: 75 – 76 overall
Potential Range: 77 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A track star that won multiple gold medals throughout his four years at South Carolina. After four years at South Carolina he has developed a great all around game and isn’t really poor in any area. He is one of the few guys that will be able to play some minutes day one. Unfortunately, his ceiling doesn’t seem to be very high and I question his dedication to the sport of basketball since he has always said that track is his “true love” so he isn’t a top five pick. Would be great for a team that is already a decent team and doesn’t need a savior.

7) PF Quinn Jenkins/ Senior/ Purdue/ 6’11” 227
Accolades: NCAA Champion last year
Overall Range: 73 – 74 overall
Potential Range: 76 – 80 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment :Quinn Jenkins is a very skilled post player that has proven his leadership ability and the college level. Jenkins has what many big men nowadays lack… a reliable back to the basket game. He can also hit the mid range jumper pretty consistently. His lack of strength is what kept him out of the top five but that’s nothing that a little training can’t help.

8) SG Mario Jackson/ Freshman/ Arizona/ 6’6” 195
Accolades: National Champion runner up
Overall Range: 69 – 72 overall
Potential Range: 75 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: The “Other” 6’6” combo guard in the Arizona backcourt started the year as a top 3 pick and fell out when Kenny Adams stepped up as the star. After really assessing his game though, I think the rest of the world may have been a bit harsh on Jackson. He still has the ability to pay the 1 and the 2 at a high level and is explosive going to the basket. He has shown some character issues and the tendency to pout when he doesn’t get his way but in the right situation, I think he can flourish.

9) SF LaMarques Lowery/ Sophomore/ Kentucky 6’10” 219
Accolades: 15.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.8 bpg, 1.4 spg
Overall Range: 69 – 72 overall
Potential Range: 76 – 79 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: One of the better athletes in the country that has shown major improvement as a basketball player from year 1 to 2. Can’t create his own shot but will be dangerous on the fast break. Some character issues have come up as rumors of issues between he and teammate Rufus Hamilton have been thrown around all year. I’m not saying that all of them are true but you know the saying…. “where there is smoke, there is usually fire”. Still not enough to keep him out of my top ten.

10) PF Kenton Fisher/ Freshman/ North Carolina 6’10” 241
Accolades: Top 20 in the nation in scoring, 19.7 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.6 bpg
Overall Range: 67 – 71 overall
Potential Range: 75 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A forward with the ability to shoot like a guard. He is going to need to be more consistent in the paint and needs to improve defensively. His needs to work on showing more confidence in his game as he really lit teams up when his shot was falling but would look visibly rattled if he struggled a bit. He isn’t going to be a major contributor day 1 but in the right situation, I think he definitely has the potential to be an All Star player.

The next ten prospects will be posted soon. We will be going through the entire draft plus undrafted players because with the way we spread out the ratings, the later picks will be important.
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1) SF D’Juan Oliver/ Freshman/Duke 6’9” 234
Accolades:Finished Top three in Defensive POY race, 3<sup>rd</sup> in the nation in steals (2.9 spg)
Overall Range:73 – 76 overall
Potential Range:82 – 87 overall
Brief PlaystyleAssessment :Great overall defender. On ball defense specialist that can cause turnovers and frustrate the offense. Can guard three positions and sometimes four depending on who the other team puts on the floor. Will have to have scoring opportunities created for him but has the potential to improve offensively. Although I think Beal slightly edges him out in regards to being NBA ready, I think Oliver has the potential to be the better player in the next three to four years.

2) PG Antonio Beal/ Sophomore/ California 6’3” 179
Accolades: Led nation in steals, 15<sup>th</sup> in nation in assists
Overall Range:75 – 77 overall
Potential Range:80 – 85 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: This guy has literally shot up my draft board simply because of how NBA ready he is. He is an amazing defender that has also shown the ability to run an offense. He could improve his ability to score but I think he has the potential to grow into a legit 2 way guard. For my money, I think he can step in as the starter on some teams right now. His performance against the Arizona guards Adams and Jackson Is (holding them to pedestrian numbers compared to how they dominated throughout the rest of the tournament) is what really showed me Beal is the real deal.

3) PGKenny Adams/ Freshman/ Arizona 6’6” 189
Accolades:Led team to national championship this year
Overall Range:69 – 74 overall
Potential Range:81 – 85 overall
Brief PlaystyleAssessment :Combo guard with great size. Can rebound and as the year progressed, showed an increased ability to get to the basket in a variety of ways. Struggles facilitating and does turnover the ball quite frequently but after what he did leading this young Arizona team to the National Championship and winning tournament MVP on the LOSING team is too impressive to overlook.

4) SG JaKevin Jackson/ Sophomore/ Florida 6’7” 199
Accolades: 12th in the nation in scoring with 20.7 ppg
Overall Range:74 – 76 overall
Potential Range:78 – 83 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A player who’s “potential number one pick” hype died down after his freshman year. Even with that being said, he is still a very good player that has shown that he can put up 20 to 35 points on any given night. He does take some questionable shots and can be taken out of the game when he isn’t hitting his shot but that can change in the right situation.

5) C Rufus Hamilton/ Freshman/ Kentucky/ 7’1” 249
Accolades: NCAA Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Top 20 in the country in points, rebounds and blocks.
Overall Range:68 – 71 overall
Potential Range:80 – 88 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: Versatile, ball handler that can score in a variety of ways, quick but needs to get stronger. Great potential but as I continued to watch his game, I started to see some flaws that I think will be exposed early on in the league. He appeared to be “defeated” occasionally during games and laid a major egg against Eastern Washington in the tournament where the trio of forwards frustrated the player of the year at an alarming level. I still think he can be a franchise player but he is going to need some time and dedication.

6) SF Aymiel Cummings/ Senior/ South Carolina 6’8” 229
Accolades:18.1ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.4apg, 1.4bpg, 1.4 spg
Overall Range:75 – 76 overall
Potential Range:77 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A track star that won multiple gold medals throughout his four years at South Carolina. After four years at South Carolina he has developed a great all around game and isn’t really poor in any area. He is one of the few guys that will be able to play some minutes day one. Unfortunately, his ceiling doesn’t seem to be very high and I question his dedication to the sport of basketball since he has always said that track is his “true love” so he isn’t a top five pick. Would be great for a team that is already a decent team and doesn’t need a savior.

7) PF Quinn Jenkins/ Senior/ Purdue/ 6’11” 227
Accolades: NCAA Champion last year
Overall Range:73 – 74 overall
Potential Range:76 – 80 overall
Brief PlaystyleAssessment :Quinn Jenkins is a very skilled post player that has proven his leadership ability and the college level. Jenkins has what many big men nowadays lack… a reliable back to the basket game. He can also hit the mid range jumper pretty consistently. His lack of strength is what kept him out of the top five but that’s nothing that a little training can’t help.

8) SG Mario Jackson/ Freshman/ Arizona/ 6’6” 195
Accolades:National Champion runner up
Overall Range:69 – 72 overall
Potential Range:75 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: The “Other” 6’6” combo guard in the Arizona backcourt started the year as a top 3 pick and fell out when Kenny Adams stepped up as the star. After really assessing his game though, I think the rest of the world may have been a bit harsh on Jackson. He still has the ability to pay the 1 and the 2 at a high level and is explosive going to the basket. He has shown some character issues and the tendency to pout when he doesn’t get his way but in the right situation, I think he can flourish.

9) SF LaMarques Lowery/ Sophomore/ Kentucky 6’10” 219
Accolades: 15.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.8 bpg, 1.4 spg
Overall Range:69 – 72 overall
Potential Range:76 – 79 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: One of the better athletes in the country that has shown major improvement as a basketball player from year 1 to 2. Can’t create his own shot but will be dangerous on the fast break. Some character issues have come up as rumors of issues between he and teammate Rufus Hamilton have been thrown around all year. I’m not saying that all of them are true but you know the saying…. “where there is smoke, there is usually fire”. Still not enough to keep him out of my top ten.

10) PF Kenton Fisher/ Freshman/ North Carolina 6’10” 241
Accolades: Top 20 in the nation in scoring, 19.7 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.6 bpg
Overall Range:67 – 71 overall
Potential Range:75 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A forward with the ability to shoot like a guard. He is going to need to be more consistent in the paint and needs to improve defensively. His needs to work on showing more confidence in his game as he really lit teams up when his shot was falling but would look visibly rattled if he struggled a bit. He isn’t going to be a major contributor day 1 but in the right situation, I think he definitely has the potential to be an All Star player.

11) SF Jerko Arnautovic/ 18 Years Old/ Bosnia/ 6’9” 234
Overall Range: 63 – 68 overall
Potential Range:78 – 86 overall
Playstyle:Young guy that is already more polished than some college seniors in regards to his ability inside. He can play both forward positions and can already score in the post in a variety of ways. The biggest issue with Jerko is that he lacks athleticism and may be exposed on the defensive end. He isn’t ready as an all around NBA player and will stay overseas for a year but in about four years he could really be a steal for a team.

12) SF Eurico Barrichello/ 19 Years Old/ Brazil/ 6’6” 238
Overall Range:66 – 70 overall
Potential Range:76 – 84 overall
Playstyle: Guard in a forward’s body. Can really handle the ball and run an offense but I don’t think he is ready to do that in the League. He is going to need some time to grow but IF he reaches his potential, he could be a very versatile star.

13) SG Fabian Jordan/ Senior/ Georgia/ 6’4” 207
Overall Range:72 – 74 overall
Potential Range:77 – 80 overall
Playstyle: Fabian Joradn is an acrobat that can get to the basket and embarrassed a lot of defenders in college. Fabian is literally one of the most quiet players that I have ever been around so it is no surprise that many fans and even scouts don’t know much about him. For what it’s worth, just know that if you draft this guy, you are getting a guy that can come in and put a few points on the board in year one and grow into a solid starter for a decade or so.

14) C Joemo Graham/ Sophomore/ Arkansas/ 6’11” 258
Overall Range:72 – 74 overall
Potential Range:74 – 76 overall
Playstyle: Good rebounder and defender that definitely is ready to play some minutes on an NBA team but may never reach a point where he is a “big name” player. I know it’s not popular to draft a guy that doesn’t have a high ceiling in the lottery but I feel like there is value in knowing what you are going to get. This is the big man for teams that don’t want to take a risk and want a big man that can contribute for many years to come as a low end starter or off the bench.

15) C Cheyenne Berry/ Sophomore/ Purdue/ 7’1” 256
Overall Range:66 – 70 overall
Potential Range:76 – 80 overall
Playstyle: Berry is a very good defender that is raw in many other different areas of the game. I think he has the potential to be a dominant defender in the league but I don’t think I will ever be the go to guy on a team. With that being said, this is a guy that I think would be perfect at this spot if a team is in desperate need for some defense down low.

16) PF Deonte Smalls/ Sophomore/ Weber State/ 6’9” 262
Overall Range:71 – 73 overall
Potential Range:74 – 76 overall
Playstyle: Limited in most areas but great rebounder that would be perfect for a team that is already straight with their starting lineup and just need depth. I think that with time and some training, he could possibly be a starter on a weaker team but as I stated with a few of the previous prospects, at least you know what you are going to get with this guy.

17) C Oriol Garcia/ 19 Years Old/ Spain/ 7’0” 262
Overall Range:66 – 69 overall
Potential Range:75 – 79 overall
Playstyle: Good size, athlete with potential to be a starter in the league for years to come. It remains to be seen what he will look like against the best athletes in the world though and that may scare some GMs away. I still think here is a good spot for him because if you are drafting here, you probably aren’t in a position where you need a savior anyway so it might be worth it to take a risk on Garcia to see if you can get a potential starter.

18) PF A.B. Idumwonyi/ Freshman/ Kentucky 6’9” 257
Overall Range: 68 – 70 overall
Potential Range:73 – 77 overall
Playstyle: The forgotten big man at UK. He is not nearly as versatile as Rufus Hamilton or have as high of a ceiling but he is a pretty good defender and every team wants a tough guy that is willing to get down and dirty on the defensive end. He is another risky pick because I don’t think he can contribute a lot to teams now but the best case scenario could lead to him being very productive and playing lots of meaningful minutes throughout his career.

19) PF Tevin Austin/ Sophomore/ Nebraska/ 6’10” 223
Overall Range:70 – 72 overall
Potential Range:73 – 75 overall
Playstyle:Rebounding specialist that has proved to be only average in many other areas but plays with a lot of heart. He does need to get stronger but he is more skilled than most of the other players that will be drafted this late and is one of the few guys drafted outside the lottery that will probably see some decent minutes as a rookie.

20) SG Latrell Keys/ Freshman/ Cincinnati/ 6’8” 203
Overall Range:66 – 68 overall
Potential Range:73 – 76 overall
Playstyle:Good size. Can rebound and hit the mid range jumper but doesn’t have that speed or quickness that would have made him a lottery pick. The fact that he scored at a high level last year definitely shot him up the board but I don’t know if he will ever have that speed or quickness off the dribble that will make him as dangerous as he probably should be. Also struggles as an on ball defender.
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1) SF D’Juan Oliver/ Freshman/Duke 6’9” 234
Accolades:Finished Top three in Defensive POY race, 3<sup>rd</sup> in the nation in steals (2.9 spg)
Overall Range:73 – 76 overall
Potential Range:82 – 87 overall
Brief PlaystyleAssessment :Great overall defender. On ball defense specialist that can cause turnovers and frustrate the offense. Can guard three positions and sometimes four depending on who the other team puts on the floor. Will have to have scoring opportunities created for him but has the potential to improve offensively. Although I think Beal slightly edges him out in regards to being NBA ready, I think Oliver has the potential to be the better player in the next three to four years.

2) PG Antonio Beal/ Sophomore/ California 6’3” 179
Accolades: Led nation in steals, 15<sup>th</sup> in nation in assists
Overall Range:75 – 77 overall
Potential Range:80 – 85 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: This guy has literally shot up my draft board simply because of how NBA ready he is. He is an amazing defender that has also shown the ability to run an offense. He could improve his ability to score but I think he has the potential to grow into a legit 2 way guard. For my money, I think he can step in as the starter on some teams right now. His performance against the Arizona guards Adams and Jackson Is (holding them to pedestrian numbers compared to how they dominated throughout the rest of the tournament) is what really showed me Beal is the real deal.

3) PGKenny Adams/ Freshman/ Arizona 6’6” 189
Accolades:Led team to national championship this year
Overall Range:69 – 74 overall
Potential Range:81 – 85 overall
Brief PlaystyleAssessment :Combo guard with great size. Can rebound and as the year progressed, showed an increased ability to get to the basket in a variety of ways. Struggles facilitating and does turnover the ball quite frequently but after what he did leading this young Arizona team to the National Championship and winning tournament MVP on the LOSING team is too impressive to overlook.

4) SG JaKevin Jackson/ Sophomore/ Florida 6’7” 199
Accolades: 12th in the nation in scoring with 20.7 ppg
Overall Range:74 – 76 overall
Potential Range:78 – 83 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A player who’s “potential number one pick” hype died down after his freshman year. Even with that being said, he is still a very good player that has shown that he can put up 20 to 35 points on any given night. He does take some questionable shots and can be taken out of the game when he isn’t hitting his shot but that can change in the right situation.

5) C Rufus Hamilton/ Freshman/ Kentucky/ 7’1” 249
Accolades: NCAA Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Top 20 in the country in points, rebounds and blocks.
Overall Range:68 – 71 overall
Potential Range:80 – 88 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: Versatile, ball handler that can score in a variety of ways, quick but needs to get stronger. Great potential but as I continued to watch his game, I started to see some flaws that I think will be exposed early on in the league. He appeared to be “defeated” occasionally during games and laid a major egg against Eastern Washington in the tournament where the trio of forwards frustrated the player of the year at an alarming level. I still think he can be a franchise player but he is going to need some time and dedication.

6) SF Aymiel Cummings/ Senior/ South Carolina 6’8” 229
Accolades:18.1ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.4apg, 1.4bpg, 1.4 spg
Overall Range:75 – 76 overall
Potential Range:77 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A track star that won multiple gold medals throughout his four years at South Carolina. After four years at South Carolina he has developed a great all around game and isn’t really poor in any area. He is one of the few guys that will be able to play some minutes day one. Unfortunately, his ceiling doesn’t seem to be very high and I question his dedication to the sport of basketball since he has always said that track is his “true love” so he isn’t a top five pick. Would be great for a team that is already a decent team and doesn’t need a savior.

7) PF Quinn Jenkins/ Senior/ Purdue/ 6’11” 227
Accolades: NCAA Champion last year
Overall Range:73 – 74 overall
Potential Range:76 – 80 overall
Brief PlaystyleAssessment :Quinn Jenkins is a very skilled post player that has proven his leadership ability and the college level. Jenkins has what many big men nowadays lack… a reliable back to the basket game. He can also hit the mid range jumper pretty consistently. His lack of strength is what kept him out of the top five but that’s nothing that a little training can’t help.

8) SG Mario Jackson/ Freshman/ Arizona/ 6’6” 195
Accolades:National Champion runner up
Overall Range:69 – 72 overall
Potential Range:75 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: The “Other” 6’6” combo guard in the Arizona backcourt started the year as a top 3 pick and fell out when Kenny Adams stepped up as the star. After really assessing his game though, I think the rest of the world may have been a bit harsh on Jackson. He still has the ability to pay the 1 and the 2 at a high level and is explosive going to the basket. He has shown some character issues and the tendency to pout when he doesn’t get his way but in the right situation, I think he can flourish.

9) SF LaMarques Lowery/ Sophomore/ Kentucky 6’10” 219
Accolades: 15.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.8 bpg, 1.4 spg
Overall Range:69 – 72 overall
Potential Range:76 – 79 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: One of the better athletes in the country that has shown major improvement as a basketball player from year 1 to 2. Can’t create his own shot but will be dangerous on the fast break. Some character issues have come up as rumors of issues between he and teammate Rufus Hamilton have been thrown around all year. I’m not saying that all of them are true but you know the saying…. “where there is smoke, there is usually fire”. Still not enough to keep him out of my top ten.

10) PF Kenton Fisher/ Freshman/ North Carolina 6’10” 241
Accolades: Top 20 in the nation in scoring, 19.7 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.6 bpg
Overall Range:67 – 71 overall
Potential Range:75 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A forward with the ability to shoot like a guard. He is going to need to be more consistent in the paint and needs to improve defensively. His needs to work on showing more confidence in his game as he really lit teams up when his shot was falling but would look visibly rattled if he struggled a bit. He isn’t going to be a major contributor day 1 but in the right situation, I think he definitely has the potential to be an All Star player.

11) SF Jerko Arnautovic/ 18 Years Old/ Bosnia/ 6’9” 234
Overall Range: 63 – 68 overall
Potential Range:78 – 86 overall
Playstyle:Young guy that is already more polished than some college seniors in regards to his ability inside. He can play both forward positions and can already score in the post in a variety of ways. The biggest issue with Jerko is that he lacks athleticism and may be exposed on the defensive end. He isn’t ready as an all around NBA player and will stay overseas for a year but in about four years he could really be a steal for a team.

12) SF Eurico Barrichello/ 19 Years Old/ Brazil/ 6’6” 238
Overall Range:66 – 70 overall
Potential Range:76 – 84 overall
Playstyle: Guard in a forward’s body. Can really handle the ball and run an offense but I don’t think he is ready to do that in the League. He is going to need some time to grow but IF he reaches his potential, he could be a very versatile star.

13) SG Fabian Jordan/ Senior/ Georgia/ 6’4” 207
Overall Range:72 – 74 overall
Potential Range:77 – 80 overall
Playstyle: Fabian Joradn is an acrobat that can get to the basket and embarrassed a lot of defenders in college. Fabian is literally one of the most quiet players that I have ever been around so it is no surprise that many fans and even scouts don’t know much about him. For what it’s worth, just know that if you draft this guy, you are getting a guy that can come in and put a few points on the board in year one and grow into a solid starter for a decade or so.

14) C Joemo Graham/ Sophomore/ Arkansas/ 6’11” 258
Overall Range:72 – 74 overall
Potential Range:74 – 76 overall
Playstyle: Good rebounder and defender that definitely is ready to play some minutes on an NBA team but may never reach a point where he is a “big name” player. I know it’s not popular to draft a guy that doesn’t have a high ceiling in the lottery but I feel like there is value in knowing what you are going to get. This is the big man for teams that don’t want to take a risk and want a big man that can contribute for many years to come as a low end starter or off the bench.

15) C Cheyenne Berry/ Sophomore/ Purdue/ 7’1” 256
Overall Range:66 – 70 overall
Potential Range:76 – 80 overall
Playstyle: Berry is a very good defender that is raw in many other different areas of the game. I think he has the potential to be a dominant defender in the league but I don’t think I will ever be the go to guy on a team. With that being said, this is a guy that I think would be perfect at this spot if a team is in desperate need for some defense down low.

16) PF Deonte Smalls/ Sophomore/ Weber State/ 6’9” 262
Overall Range:71 – 73 overall
Potential Range:74 – 76 overall
Playstyle: Limited in most areas but great rebounder that would be perfect for a team that is already straight with their starting lineup and just need depth. I think that with time and some training, he could possibly be a starter on a weaker team but as I stated with a few of the previous prospects, at least you know what you are going to get with this guy.

17) C Oriol Garcia/ 19 Years Old/ Spain/ 7’0” 262
Overall Range:66 – 69 overall
Potential Range:75 – 79 overall
Playstyle: Good size, athlete with potential to be a starter in the league for years to come. It remains to be seen what he will look like against the best athletes in the world though and that may scare some GMs away. I still think here is a good spot for him because if you are drafting here, you probably aren’t in a position where you need a savior anyway so it might be worth it to take a risk on Garcia to see if you can get a potential starter.

18) PF A.B. Idumwonyi/ Freshman/ Kentucky 6’9” 257
Overall Range: 68 – 70 overall
Potential Range:73 – 77 overall
Playstyle: The forgotten big man at UK. He is not nearly as versatile as Rufus Hamilton or have as high of a ceiling but he is a pretty good defender and every team wants a tough guy that is willing to get down and dirty on the defensive end. He is another risky pick because I don’t think he can contribute a lot to teams now but the best case scenario could lead to him being very productive and playing lots of meaningful minutes throughout his career.

19) PF Tevin Austin/ Sophomore/ Nebraska/ 6’10” 223
Overall Range:70 – 72 overall
Potential Range:73 – 75 overall
Playstyle:Rebounding specialist that has proved to be only average in many other areas but plays with a lot of heart. He does need to get stronger but he is more skilled than most of the other players that will be drafted this late and is one of the few guys drafted outside the lottery that will probably see some decent minutes as a rookie.

20) SG Latrell Keys/ Freshman/ Cincinnati/ 6’8” 203
Overall Range:66 – 68 overall
Potential Range:73 – 76 overall
Playstyle:Good size. Can rebound and hit the mid range jumper but doesn’t have that speed or quickness that would have made him a lottery pick. The fact that he scored at a high level last year definitely shot him up the board but I don’t know if he will ever have that speed or quickness off the dribble that will make him as dangerous as he probably should be. Also struggles as an on ball defender.
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Accolades:Finished Top three in Defensive POY race, 3<sup>rd</sup> in the nation in steals (2.9 spg)
Overall Range:73 – 76 overall
Potential Range:82 – 87 overall
Brief PlaystyleAssessment :Great overall defender. On ball defense specialist that can cause turnovers and frustrate the offense. Can guard three positions and sometimes four depending on who the other team puts on the floor. Will have to have scoring opportunities created for him but has the potential to improve offensively. Although I think Beal slightly edges him out in regards to being NBA ready, I think Oliver has the potential to be the better player in the next three to four years.

2) PG Antonio Beal/ Sophomore/ California 6’3” 179
Accolades: Led nation in steals, 15<sup>th</sup> in nation in assists
Overall Range:75 – 77 overall
Potential Range:80 – 85 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: This guy has literally shot up my draft board simply because of how NBA ready he is. He is an amazing defender that has also shown the ability to run an offense. He could improve his ability to score but I think he has the potential to grow into a legit 2 way guard. For my money, I think he can step in as the starter on some teams right now. His performance against the Arizona guards Adams and Jackson Is (holding them to pedestrian numbers compared to how they dominated throughout the rest of the tournament) is what really showed me Beal is the real deal.

3) PGKenny Adams/ Freshman/ Arizona 6’6” 189
Accolades:Led team to national championship this year
Overall Range:69 – 74 overall
Potential Range:81 – 85 overall
Brief PlaystyleAssessment :Combo guard with great size. Can rebound and as the year progressed, showed an increased ability to get to the basket in a variety of ways. Struggles facilitating and does turnover the ball quite frequently but after what he did leading this young Arizona team to the National Championship and winning tournament MVP on the LOSING team is too impressive to overlook.

4) SG JaKevin Jackson/ Sophomore/ Florida 6’7” 199
Accolades: 12th in the nation in scoring with 20.7 ppg
Overall Range:74 – 76 overall
Potential Range:78 – 83 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A player who’s “potential number one pick” hype died down after his freshman year. Even with that being said, he is still a very good player that has shown that he can put up 20 to 35 points on any given night. He does take some questionable shots and can be taken out of the game when he isn’t hitting his shot but that can change in the right situation.

5) C Rufus Hamilton/ Freshman/ Kentucky/ 7’1” 249
Accolades: NCAA Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Top 20 in the country in points, rebounds and blocks.
Overall Range:68 – 71 overall
Potential Range:80 – 88 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: Versatile, ball handler that can score in a variety of ways, quick but needs to get stronger. Great potential but as I continued to watch his game, I started to see some flaws that I think will be exposed early on in the league. He appeared to be “defeated” occasionally during games and laid a major egg against Eastern Washington in the tournament where the trio of forwards frustrated the player of the year at an alarming level. I still think he can be a franchise player but he is going to need some time and dedication.

6) SF Aymiel Cummings/ Senior/ South Carolina 6’8” 229
Accolades:18.1ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.4apg, 1.4bpg, 1.4 spg
Overall Range:75 – 76 overall
Potential Range:77 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A track star that won multiple gold medals throughout his four years at South Carolina. After four years at South Carolina he has developed a great all around game and isn’t really poor in any area. He is one of the few guys that will be able to play some minutes day one. Unfortunately, his ceiling doesn’t seem to be very high and I question his dedication to the sport of basketball since he has always said that track is his “true love” so he isn’t a top five pick. Would be great for a team that is already a decent team and doesn’t need a savior.

7) PF Quinn Jenkins/ Senior/ Purdue/ 6’11” 227
Accolades: NCAA Champion last year
Overall Range:73 – 74 overall
Potential Range:76 – 80 overall
Brief PlaystyleAssessment :Quinn Jenkins is a very skilled post player that has proven his leadership ability and the college level. Jenkins has what many big men nowadays lack… a reliable back to the basket game. He can also hit the mid range jumper pretty consistently. His lack of strength is what kept him out of the top five but that’s nothing that a little training can’t help.

8) SG Mario Jackson/ Freshman/ Arizona/ 6’6” 195
Accolades:National Champion runner up
Overall Range:69 – 72 overall
Potential Range:75 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: The “Other” 6’6” combo guard in the Arizona backcourt started the year as a top 3 pick and fell out when Kenny Adams stepped up as the star. After really assessing his game though, I think the rest of the world may have been a bit harsh on Jackson. He still has the ability to pay the 1 and the 2 at a high level and is explosive going to the basket. He has shown some character issues and the tendency to pout when he doesn’t get his way but in the right situation, I think he can flourish.

9) SF LaMarques Lowery/ Sophomore/ Kentucky 6’10” 219
Accolades: 15.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.8 bpg, 1.4 spg
Overall Range:69 – 72 overall
Potential Range:76 – 79 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: One of the better athletes in the country that has shown major improvement as a basketball player from year 1 to 2. Can’t create his own shot but will be dangerous on the fast break. Some character issues have come up as rumors of issues between he and teammate Rufus Hamilton have been thrown around all year. I’m not saying that all of them are true but you know the saying…. “where there is smoke, there is usually fire”. Still not enough to keep him out of my top ten.

10) PF Kenton Fisher/ Freshman/ North Carolina 6’10” 241
Accolades: Top 20 in the nation in scoring, 19.7 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.6 bpg
Overall Range:67 – 71 overall
Potential Range:75 – 81 overall
Brief Playstyle Assessment: A forward with the ability to shoot like a guard. He is going to need to be more consistent in the paint and needs to improve defensively. His needs to work on showing more confidence in his game as he really lit teams up when his shot was falling but would look visibly rattled if he struggled a bit. He isn’t going to be a major contributor day 1 but in the right situation, I think he definitely has the potential to be an All Star player.

11) SF Jerko Arnautovic/ 18 Years Old/ Bosnia/ 6’9” 234
Overall Range: 63 – 68 overall
Potential Range:78 – 86 overall
Playstyle:Young guy that is already more polished than some college seniors in regards to his ability inside. He can play both forward positions and can already score in the post in a variety of ways. The biggest issue with Jerko is that he lacks athleticism and may be exposed on the defensive end. He isn’t ready as an all around NBA player and will stay overseas for a year but in about four years he could really be a steal for a team.

12) SF Eurico Barrichello/ 19 Years Old/ Brazil/ 6’6” 238
Overall Range:66 – 70 overall
Potential Range:76 – 84 overall
Playstyle: Guard in a forward’s body. Can really handle the ball and run an offense but I don’t think he is ready to do that in the League. He is going to need some time to grow but IF he reaches his potential, he could be a very versatile star.

13) SG Fabian Jordan/ Senior/ Georgia/ 6’4” 207
Overall Range:72 – 74 overall
Potential Range:77 – 80 overall
Playstyle: Fabian Joradn is an acrobat that can get to the basket and embarrassed a lot of defenders in college. Fabian is literally one of the most quiet players that I have ever been around so it is no surprise that many fans and even scouts don’t know much about him. For what it’s worth, just know that if you draft this guy, you are getting a guy that can come in and put a few points on the board in year one and grow into a solid starter for a decade or so.

14) C Joemo Graham/ Sophomore/ Arkansas/ 6’11” 258
Overall Range:72 – 74 overall
Potential Range:74 – 76 overall
Playstyle: Good rebounder and defender that definitely is ready to play some minutes on an NBA team but may never reach a point where he is a “big name” player. I know it’s not popular to draft a guy that doesn’t have a high ceiling in the lottery but I feel like there is value in knowing what you are going to get. This is the big man for teams that don’t want to take a risk and want a big man that can contribute for many years to come as a low end starter or off the bench.

15) C Cheyenne Berry/ Sophomore/ Purdue/ 7’1” 256
Overall Range:66 – 70 overall
Potential Range:76 – 80 overall
Playstyle: Berry is a very good defender that is raw in many other different areas of the game. I think he has the potential to be a dominant defender in the league but I don’t think I will ever be the go to guy on a team. With that being said, this is a guy that I think would be perfect at this spot if a team is in desperate need for some defense down low.

16) PF Deonte Smalls/ Sophomore/ Weber State/ 6’9” 262
Overall Range:71 – 73 overall
Potential Range:74 – 76 overall
Playstyle: Limited in most areas but great rebounder that would be perfect for a team that is already straight with their starting lineup and just need depth. I think that with time and some training, he could possibly be a starter on a weaker team but as I stated with a few of the previous prospects, at least you know what you are going to get with this guy.

17) C Oriol Garcia/ 19 Years Old/ Spain/ 7’0” 262
Overall Range:66 – 69 overall
Potential Range:75 – 79 overall
Playstyle: Good size, athlete with potential to be a starter in the league for years to come. It remains to be seen what he will look like against the best athletes in the world though and that may scare some GMs away. I still think here is a good spot for him because if you are drafting here, you probably aren’t in a position where you need a savior anyway so it might be worth it to take a risk on Garcia to see if you can get a potential starter.

18) PF A.B. Idumwonyi/ Freshman/ Kentucky 6’9” 257
Overall Range: 68 – 70 overall
Potential Range:73 – 77 overall
Playstyle: The forgotten big man at UK. He is not nearly as versatile as Rufus Hamilton or have as high of a ceiling but he is a pretty good defender and every team wants a tough guy that is willing to get down and dirty on the defensive end. He is another risky pick because I don’t think he can contribute a lot to teams now but the best case scenario could lead to him being very productive and playing lots of meaningful minutes throughout his career.

19) PF Tevin Austin/ Sophomore/ Nebraska/ 6’10” 223
Overall Range:70 – 72 overall
Potential Range:73 – 75 overall
Playstyle:Rebounding specialist that has proved to be only average in many other areas but plays with a lot of heart. He does need to get stronger but he is more skilled than most of the other players that will be drafted this late and is one of the few guys drafted outside the lottery that will probably see some decent minutes as a rookie.

20) SG Latrell Keys/ Freshman/ Cincinnati/ 6’8” 203
Overall Range:66 – 68 overall
Potential Range:73 – 76 overall
Playstyle:Good size. Can rebound and hit the mid range jumper but doesn’t have that speed or quickness that would have made him a lottery pick. The fact that he scored at a high level last year definitely shot him up the board but I don’t know if he will ever have that speed or quickness off the dribble that will make him as dangerous as he probably should be. Also struggles as an on ball defender.

21) PG Hojip Jeon/22 Years Old/ Korea/ 6’3” 203
Overall Range:67 – 70 overall
Potential Range:70 – 78 overall
Playstyle: Good all around player that appeared better than what he is due to lack of competition. He doesn’t stand out in any one area when you compare him to NBA talent and not sure how he will translate to the league. Could be a pleasant surprise but not one I would be willing to waste a high pick on.

22) PF Giovanni King/ Junior/ Providence/ 7’0” 215
Overall Range: 69 – 71 overall
Potential Range:71 – 73 overall
Playstyle: One thing you need to know about Giovanni King is that he is very fast and he proved that at his three years at Providence. I think his reliance on his athletic ability caused him to become a bit complacent in college and his stock dropped because of it. He should be able to run circles around most PFs but will get pushed around by most traditional forwards. I don’t think he will grow much more due to his work ethic and lack of ability in other areas of the game but his athleticism could be just what a team needs late in the first.

23) PG Jaumauri Bezerra/ Sophomore/ Iowa/ 6’5” 203
Overall Range: 67 – 69 overall
Potential Range:71 – 75 overall
Playstyle: This kid was a defensive stud that could have been a top 10 pick if he could’ve learned how to be more consistent on the offensive side of the ball. If he learns to play on the offensive side he can be a very solid contributor in the league.

24) PF Joshua Sannella/ Freshman/ Lousiville/ 6’9” 244
Overall Range: 67 – 69 overall
Potential Range:71 – 75 overall
Playstyle: This young man didn’t get a lot of time to show what he could do due to some injuries in his one year but in limited time he has shown that he has a reliable fadeaway jumper from the post but has struggled to add more to his repertoire as a scorer. He is a mediocre defender that could improve with time.

25) C Timothy Austin/ Michigan/ Senior/ 7’0” 303
Overall Range: 70 – 71 overall
Potential Range:71 – 72 overall
Playstyle: So he’s not quick and he hasn’t shown much improvement form year 1 to 4 at Michigan so there’s no reason to think he will be a star. He is however, one of the guys I think will make an immediate impact. He is so strong and physical and I think his playstyle will allow him to join a good team and get some baskets off of offensive boards. Look for him to make an impact on an already established squad.

26) PG Eric Bailey/ Junior/ Gonzaga/ 6’2” 211
Overall Range: 67 – 70 overall
Potential Range:70 – 74 overall
Playstyle: Eric Bailey is a strong, physical point guard. At one point I had Eric Bailey a lot higher on my list but I don’t think he shoots well enough to be a great 2 and doesn’t distribute well enough to be a great PG.

27) SG Jeremiah Holden/ 23 Years Old/ China/ 6’3” 205
Overall Range: 70 – 72 overall
Potential Range:71 – 74 overall
Playstyle: A lot of other guys have Holden higher on their draft board but I had to drop him for a couple of reasons. My main reason is age. At 23 years old, he is just reaching the league and he honestly hasn’t even proven that he is ready to play on that level. After being kicked out of Ohio State several years ago, he has been playing against inferior competition in China. He COULD be a potential starter in the league but I just think it would be too risky to draft him anywhere above 20. Oh as far as his playstyle, he can definitely handle the rock and score near the basket but he isn’t the best shooter.

28) PF Darnell Kaufmann/ Freshman/ Michigan State/ 6’11” 216
Overall Range: 67 – 70 overall
Potential Range:69 – 73 overall
Playstyle: Athletic, with a long wingspan and a pretty good overall defender that CAN shoot the rock but makes dumb decisions. At Michigan State, he was in the dog house often because of his inability to keep his emotions in check. This is a guy that you are going to be taking a chance on but he could be a decent bench player.

29) SF Tren’Davien Thomas/ Freshman/ California/ 6’8” 217
Overall Range: 67 – 69 overall
Potential Range:69 – 72 overall
Playstyle: I was impressed with Tren’Davien’s speed and the fact that he is a hustle player that always seems to find himself in the right place at the right time. He has a high basketball IQ and is a pretty good rebounder for his size.

30) PF Zachary Ellington/ Rutgers/ Senior/ 6’10” 232
Overall Range:68 – 70 overall
Potential Range:69 – 71 overall
Playstyle: Versatile defender that has had a very good career at Rutgers. Lots of big moments for him on the defensive end but I notice that he never seemed to want the ball in his hands when they needed a bucket. No matter, because he won’t be asked to do that in the League.

31) C Kelvin Jones/ Ohio State/ Sophomore/ 6’10” 272
Overall Range: 67 – 70 overall
Potential Range:68 – 71 overall
Playstyle:Kelvin had some trouble on campus which kept him off the court and it is probably why he entered the draft so early. He is a big guy that is one of the strongest in the draft but he didn’t produce much as a Buckeye. Worth a second round pick if you need some size and he may turn into a rotation player.

32) C Da’VanteLevenberry/ Nevada/ Sophomore/ 7’1” 249
Overall Range:66 – 68 overall
Potential Range:68 – 71 overall
Playstyle:He has the size which is why he could be a high second round pick but he is going to need some coaching. He can score near the basket but he is going to get bullied by stronger skilled big men.

33) PF James England/ Nevada/ Junior/ 6’11” 213
Overall Range: 67 – 68 overall
Potential Range:69 – 70 overall
Playstyle:James England led the nation in blocks last year and it wasn’t even close. He may not be a super athlete but he just has a knack for timing. He isn’t going to score much at all but he will be great off the bench to make the opposition think twice about driving into the lane.

34) SF Chris Bowser/ Buffalo/ Junior/ 6’9” 243
Overall Range:66 – 69 overall
Potential Range: 68 – 70 overall
Playstyle:His NBA position is listed as a SF but this is one of those guys that may see an overall boost if you put him at the 4. He plays like a PF and loves to play with his back to the basket. Decent scorer that put up 17 a game last year against lower caliber competition.

35) SG Luke Kanz/ Butler/ Senior/ 6’5” 222
Overall Range: 66 – 70 overall
Potential Range:67 – 71 overall
Playstyle:Luke is a SG that likes to get down and dirty in the paint. He has a nice fade away jumper from 15 and wore down smaller guards in college. I think he is a guy that could step in for an injured player and put up 10 to 15 a game. Could see some time at SF in the league.

36) SG Nikos Marikis/ Greece/ 21 Years Old/ 6’5” 203
Overall Range: 65 – 69 overall
Potential Range:68 – 71 overall
Playstyle:Had some good workouts and went from a low second round pick to a mid to high second round pick. He is consistent on both sides of the ball and a big time hustler that will get dirty for the loose ball. Needs to work on his jumper though.

37) PG Sammy Bellamy/ Indiana State/ Junior/ 6’1” 172
Overall Range: 68 – 69 overall
Potential Range:69 – 70 overall
Playstyle:Led the nation in scoring last year at 25 a game so you know he can score. His mid range jumper is sexy and he isn’t afraid to take it. He struggles with facilitating but if you just want a guy that can pop that J, he’s a good second round pick.

38) SF N’Namdi Weeks/ Connecticut/ Freshman/ 6’10” 230
Overall Range: 63 – 66 overall
Potential Range: 67 – 73 overall
Playstyle:This young man didn’t put up stats as a freshman but there is no denying his athleticism. He isn’t a good basketball player at the moment so if you draft him you will have to be patient but I think with the right training, he can grow into a rotation player in a few years.

39) SG Tifonte Huff/ Canisius/ Junior/ 6’5” 206
Overall Range: 65 – 67 overall
Potential Range:68 – 71 overall
Playstyle:You know you can always find a player that specializes in a particular area in the second round and this is one of those guys. Tifonte was third in the nation in scoring last year (24.1) and most of that came from behind the arc. He has a lot of holes in his game but shooting the rock isn’t one of them.

40) C Rahim Williams/ Florida/ Senior/ 7’1” 273
Overall Range: 65 – 68 overall
Potential Range: 67 – 70 overall
Playstyle: Rahim is the opposite of what you would expect a 7 foot 270 pound monster to play like. He is a very good passer and shooter and improved in both of those areas throughout his four years in college. He may have already reached his potential but none the less he has a unique playstyle. Now if he would just learn to get his big a** in the post and play like a big man as well, he could have been a first round prospect.

**mattpu01** · 03-26-2018, 08:29 PM

Re: NBA2KGOAT: SimWorld presents the NBA 2K18 Fictional Draft Class Thread (for Xbox

Will there be the usual scouting report or is this it? I like to print it out and have a hard copy...that's why I ask

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**CWSapp757** · 03-26-2018, 08:36 PM

Re: NBA2KGOAT: SimWorld presents the NBA 2K18 Fictional Draft Class Thread (for Xbox

Originally posted by mattpu01

Will there be the usual scouting report or is this it? I like to print it out and have a hard copy...that's why I ask

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Man this is it lol. I wanted to do the scouting reports but download numbers showed that a lot of people just didn't read it

This year I will be providing the 35 page newsfeed for download. It can also be found under the original post in thus thread!

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