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#4 Obi Toppin
Another second-year player, 22-year-old Obi Toppin from Dayton was named the National Player of the Year for his impressive play in the Atlantic-10 Conference and is expected to be a top-five pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.
The 6' and 220 pound Toppin is an athletic forward who is comfortable in many aspects of the game. Averaging 20 points and eight rebounds per game in his second year, Toppin proved his prowess as a shooter. 63% from the field, 39% from the three-point line and 70% from the FT line are good numbers for a big man and for his chances in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Overall, Obin was a 41% shooter from three during his two seasons at Dayton. The Chicago Bulls would probably be interested in him as he could do many things for a team that requires versatility and NBA-ready players.
Toppin should be a top-five pick in the 2020 NBA Draft unless something very unexpected happens on NBA Draft night.
#3 Anthony Edwards
Georgia's 6' 5" guard Anthony Edwards is actually the number one in almost every NBA Draft mock, but the reasons for him being 'just' third in our list will look justified as we have a look at our #2 and #1 players.
Edwards is undoubtedly a fabulous talent in the 2020 NBA Draft. He is a versatile scorer and has good athleticism, something that is needed for his position in the NBA.
The Charlotte Hornets could think about Edwards as their first-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft to add to their impressive crew of guards with Devonte' Graham and Terry Rozier.
The 19-year-old guard is an explosive player who looks ready for the NBA and has the skills to not only succeed in the league but to be a team's best player if his progression continues.
#2 LaMelo Ball
LaMelo Ball comes in at number two in this list. Though he is only 19 years old, Ball has already travelled a lot during his basketball career and has tons of experience behind him.
The last team he played for were the Illawarra Hawks in the Australian NBL. Ball at number two in the 2020 NBA Draft is an interesting prospect. That is because that pick belongs to the Golden State Warriors who already have their two superstar guards Steph Curry and Klay Thompson and are planning to win the 2020-21 championship.
What's interesting is that Ball could be the second pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and not because he could play for Golden State. The Warriors could be interested in trading their high-leverage pick for an established player who fits their scheme or select Ball and look to move him on 2020 NBA Draft night.
Nevertheless, Ball is an explosive player who has the ability to make plays for his teammates and for himself as well. He has the size and the prowess to be an NBA point guard in any team.
However, his shot selection needs some improvements. His shooting mechanic is also not great, and some of the shots he takes can be best described as ill-advised. That might be an issue for his 2020 NBA Draft stock, but he remains a top-three talent.
Ball can be a generational player that many teams, even the Warriors, could regret not adding to their mix in the 2020 NBA Draft.
#1 James Wiseman
Though legal issues over his recruitment by Memphis meant that he could play only three collegiate games, James Wiseman is expected in most NBA Draft mocks to go third in the 2020 NBA Draft night.
He is just too big and too strong, and he has a lot of energy offensively for the Minnesota Timberwolves to not select him and try to pair him with Karl-Anthony Towns.
The 7' 1" 19-year-old Wiseman might be The Guy in the 2020 NBA Draft whom many teams might look back and kick themselves for not selecting him.
In his only year at Memphis, the center averaged 20 points and 11 rebounds while shooting 77% from the field and 70% from the FT line. The sample size may be small, but he has been highly ranked even since his high-school days, which doesn't hurt his chances in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Of course, his size was imposing in the three college games he appeared in. He could be dominant in the NBA too, both in attack and defense, because he knows how to make the best use of his abilities.
Wiseman has said that he has modeled his game on Chris Bosh's, and the physical similarities are there, given that Wiseman is a left-handed player. However, his size can give him a bigger advantage in the pros than Bosh had. Moreover, Wiseman's athleticism is incredible, which positively impacts his 2020 NBA Draft chances.
Wiseman has the size and knows how to make use it. Of course, the NBA is a completely different ball-game, but his athleticism could be a handy tool to have in the competition.
Of course, he would need to add more skills to his offensive repertoire as he mostly finishes around the basket during the small sample size in Memphis. But size when well-used can have a massive impact, and most teams in the 2020 NBA Draft know that.
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