Damon Sims (Age: 20)

Damon Sims is an electrifying, athletic point guard from the University
of Gonzaga. Sims is one of the premiere point guard options in this years
draft mainly because of his ability to use his speed and athleticism to
get to the paint and finish at the rim. Sims is a decent playmaker however some scouts have said his game may be more suited for a shooting guard
at the next level.
Projected Pick: Top 5
Pro Comparison: Floor: Eric Bledsoe / Ceiling: Dwayne Wade


Travis Hayes (Age: 19)
Travis Hayes is the prototypical point guard. He can score from behind the 3
point line and uses his elite ball handling skills to get to the rim. Hayes is one of the best passing guards in this draft. Though he is young and still raw
scouts believe that with the proper coaching, Hayes has the potential to be
one of the leagues next star point guards.
Projected Pick: Top 5
Pro Comparison: Floor: George Hill Ceiling: Kyrie Irving


Oliver Wallace (Age: 21)
Oliver Wallace is the most experienced and poised point guard in this
class. In three years at UCLA, Wallace has proven he has what it takes to run an offense and help his team win games. He is a savvy playmaker and
just as lethal on the defensive end of the floor. Last year Wallace was a consensus top 5 draft pick. However, he elected to return for his junior year and after a difficult shooting year, his stock fell.
Projected Pick: Lottery
Pro Comparison: Floor: Devin Harris Ceiling: Jrue Holliday


Tracy Barnes (Age: 20)
Barnes was perhaps the biggest surprise players of the year. Prior to the
beginning of the season, Barnes didn't even show up on mock drafts or draft rankings. However, mid-way through the season after Dayton capped off a 14 game winning streak, Barnes was the center of attention. His 6'5" height and long wingspan gives him an unfair advantage against other point guards when he drives in the paint. He is also an above average rebounder for the
point guard position and he excels at finding open teammates and giving them the ball where they need it to be. Barnes is a triple-double machine, recording 6 triple doubles in his sophomore season. Some scouts have Barnes going as high as 12th overall, but most scouts believe that his recent success has just been a result of poor competition in the Atlantic-10 Conference. It is tough to say what the future holds for Barnes but he could potentially be a steal if he is as good as some believe he is.
Draft Projection: Lottery/Mid-Late
Pro Comparison: Floor: Shaun Livingston Ceiling: Michael-Carter Williams

Kendall Jones (Age:20)
Scoring, Scoring, Scoring. Those are the first words that come to mind when we're talking about Kendall Jones. After coming off the bench his freshman year, Jones had an outstanding sophomore campaign. Kendall Jones oozes potential and is highly regarded as the top prospect in this years' class (along with Darius Campbell and Dorrell Ball).
Draft Projection: Top 3
Pro Comparison: Floor: O.J. Mayo Ceiling: James Harden


Edward Wood (Age: 21)
Edward Wood is another great scoring shooting guard. Wood does most of his scoring from beyond the three point arch but also has the ability to drive and get to the cup. The knock on Wood is his potential, though he is touted as a top 10 player in this draft, scouts think that he has already reached his full potential and doesn't have much room to grow. Regardless, Wood is a standout player in this class and will be an immediate contributor in the league.
Draft Projection: Top 10
Pro Comparison: Floor: Kyle Korver Ceiling: Chandler Parsons


D.J. Haden (Age: 20)
D.J. Haden is proof that BIG things come in small packages. At 5'11" D.J. Haden has worked hard all his life to get a scholarship offer and that school was Georgia State. From there he made the most of his opportunity and turned heads in the process. It is obvious that Haden is undersized for the shooting guard position, but when he is out on the court it does not
affect his game. He has such strength and speed, that he can get an open shot and knock it down at almost any spot on the floor. He is listed as a shooting guard because it is his natural position and he isn't much of a passer. He may not have the most potential but he will be a solid player in the pros.
Draft Projection: Lottery
Pro Comparison: Nate Robinson


Terrence Banks (Age: 20)
Terrence Banks is one of two Banks brothers. Terrence is the younger brother by a few months. His older brother, Terrell, went to rival school University of Michigan. Terrence has grown up always wanting to be better than his brother which is how he developed such a competitive edge. Terrence has all the fundamental parts of his game and is a great defensive player. He must improve his overall offensive game to achieve his full potential.
Draft Projection: Mid-Late 1st Round
Pro Comparison: Floor: Avery Bradley Ceiling: Lance Stephenson

Clyde Holloway (Age: 19)
Clyde Holloway is perhaps the most raw, athletic prospect in this year's draft. Holloway created waves when he competed in the FIBA U17 tournament a few years back. Holloway however, chose a rather unusual way to the NBA. Instead of signing with a college, Holloway decided to play in the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada). He would dominate the league in rebounding and blocks. He is only 19 and extremely raw, however scouts believe that the upside for Holloway is great. There is no gauge how good he will be, because of the poor talent he has played against but the team that drafts him will have to let him develop until he is a dominant player.
Draft Projection: Top 10
Pro Comparison: Floor: Thomas Robinson Ceiling: Blake Griffin


Ian Alvarez (Age: 20)
Ian Alvarez was just recently introduced to the game of basketball at the age of 16. There has not been much game tape of Alvarez but the scouts that have watched him play say that he is a prototypical stretch 4 with a nice stroke from 3. He rarely bangs down low in the post but he is a scraper that fights for the ball and makes the little plays.
Draft Projection: Mid-Late 1st Round
Pro Comparison: Draymond Green


Joshua Hill (Age: 23)
Joshua Hill is a talented prospect with a troubled past. This past year Hill played for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants after being dismissed from the Georgia Tech basketball team for violating school drug policy. While in the D-League, Hill showed that he had not skipped a beat and was still the same athlete he was while at Georgia Tech. Hill is a strong player in the post and is a quality low post defender as well. His work ethic in the NBA will be a question mark for his future but he has the skills to be a solid player from the start.
Draft Projection: Mid-Late 1st Round
Pro Comparison: Floor: Bismack Biyombo Ceiling: Tristan Thompson

Sean Gooden (Age:18)
Sean Gooden is a freak of nature. He is 7'1" with a 7-6 wingspan. Scouts believe that Gooden lacks the basketball IQ and instincts to be good right away however with his unique size and blocking ability he could very well turn out to be the best player out of this draft.
Draft Projection: Mid-Late 1st Round
Pro Comparison: Floor: Brendan Wright Ceiling: Anthony Davis

Brendan Harris PG (Age:19) Washington
Coming out of high school Brendan Harris was thought to be the best point guard in this draft class. However, a severe ankle injury in his second game at Oregon would slow down his hype. He eventually returned half way through the season and immediately showcased his unique scoring ability that you see from so many guards in the league. He failed to show an ability to run the offense but his amazing shooting touch and intangibles have him slotted to go late in the 1st round.
Pro Comparison: Floor: D.J. Augustin Ceiling: Stephen Curry
Draft Projection: Late 1st Round
Terrell Banks SG (Age:20) Michigan
Terrell Banks is the brother of Michigan State shooting guard, Terrence Banks. Terrell's offensive game is exactly the opposite of his brother's. Terrell is a solid scorer with range. He is not very strong on defense, he is often caught ball watching and getting blow by out on the perimeter. Most scouts don't think Terrell has as much upside as his brother but he will still be a solid player.
Pro Comparison: Floor: Kent Bazemore Ceiling: Tim Hardaway Jr.

Mladen Toroman SF/PG (Age:20) Serbia
Mladen Toroman just began to show up on draft boards not too long ago after his play on the Serbian National Team. Toroman is an all-around athletic point forward that is everywhere in a game. He can get to the cup and score, find open teammates, rebound the ball, and cause havoc on defense. Scouts believe Toroman has one of the highest upsides in the draft and although it could take a while, with proper coaching he could be one of the better players out of this class.
Pro Comparison: Floor: Boris Diaw Ceiling: Giannis Antetokounpo

Tre Young SG/PG (Age:19) Ohio St.
Tre Young was a 5-Star point guard and McDonald's All-American out of high school. When he arrived to Ohio State he was moved to the shooting guard position because of the depth at point guard. It was clear it took him some time to adjust to the college game but when he did he showcased his profound offensive skill-set. Scouts believe that his move to shooting guard hindered his progression but it is his projected position for the pros. The biggest thing hurting his draft stock is his off the court issues. There were several incidents of Young foul mouthing refs and garnering technicals throughout the year. Before the rivalry game between Michigan, Young took to social media to start a beef with Michigan guard Terrell Banks which resulted in his suspension for that game. If Young can keep his emotions in check, he should have a successful career.
Pro Comparison: Floor: Nick Young Ceiling: Monta Ellis