2021 NBA Draft: Top 5 point guard prospects

Cade Cunningham of the Oklahoma State Cowboys is the consensus first pick in the 2021 NBA Draft
Cade Cunningham of the Oklahoma State Cowboys is the consensus first pick in the 2021 NBA Draft

#3 Davion Mitchell

Davion Mitchell (#45) of the Baylor Bears is expected to go 7th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft
Davion Mitchell (#45) of the Baylor Bears is expected to go 7th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft

Guard - Height: 6' 0" | Weight: 202 lb | Age: 22

Davion Mitchell is one of the most highly scouted prospects entering the 2021 NBA Draft. He led the Baylor Bears to their first-ever NCAA title as the starting point guard in their 2021 championship run.

A majority of mock drafts and rankings have Davion Mitchell going 7th overall to the Golden State Warriors.

The 22-year-old is a defensive-minded player but developed his offensive game through hard work and dedication. He has great ball-handling skills and is a willing facilitator of the ball.

Mitchell's improvements in shooting and scoring will help him develop his playmaking abilities once he is in the NBA. He has often been compared to Donovan Mitchell on offense and Jrue Holiday on defense.

#2 Jalen Suggs

Jalen Suggs (#1) of the Gonzaga Bulldogs is expected to be top 5 in the 2021 NBA Draft
Jalen Suggs (#1) of the Gonzaga Bulldogs is expected to be top 5 in the 2021 NBA Draft

Guard - Height: 6' 4" | Weight: 205 lb | Age: 19

Jalen Suggs is one of the best players in the nation right now. He is a consensus top-five pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. According to many mock drafts and rankings, he is expected to get selected at 3rd or 4th in the first round.

The 20-year-old led the Gonzaga Bulldogs to an almost unbeaten record in the 2020-21 season. The Bulldogs won every game until the final NCAA championship game against Davion Mitchell's Baylor Bears.

Suggs got national recognition for his game-winning buzzer-beater (from 40 feet out) against UCLA that sent his team to the final NCAA championship game.

Many scouters have predicted that Suggs is capable of All-Star accolades in the NBA. He is a high IQ player with elite skill and athleticism along with incredible playmaking abilities.

Suggs is also an unselfish and savvy distributor of the ball. He plays with calm and poise during high-pressure situations.

Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer had this to say about Jalen Suggs:

"Smooth and decisive playmaker who takes care of the ball and has the vision to deliver passes on the floor that most players won’t dream of"

#1 Cade Cunningham

Cade Cunningham of the Oklahoma State Cowboys is the consensus first pick in the 2021 NBA Draft
Cade Cunningham of the Oklahoma State Cowboys is the consensus first pick in the 2021 NBA Draft

Guard - Height: 6' 8" | Weight: 220 lb | Age: 19

Cade Cunningham is not just one of the best point guards in the 2021 NBA Draft, but he is also arguably the best player overall.

The 19-year-old is the consensus first overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. He is one of the most NBA-ready players in the class and is expected to make an immediate impact on the Detroit Pistons.

Cunningham can easily control the tempo of a match and is a savvy playmaker with elite pick-and-roll potential. He has shown veteran-like poise and patience when approaching the game.

The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor had this to say about Cunningham's passing ability:

"Smart passer who already understands how to manipulate defense with his dribble, gaze, or patience. He can make every pass in the book—whether it’s one-handed cross-court feeds, wraparounds to a rim runner, or slick passes off the dribble."

Cunningham is also an elite defender and a phenomenal scorer, with a variety of moves in his arsenal. He has often been compared to the NBA's Luka Doncic and Ben Simmons.


Also Read: Who is Davion Mitchell? Is he related to Donovan Mitchell? Looking closely at the prospective NBA rookie's profile who might go top 10 in the 2021 NBA Draft

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