NBA Draft Combine 2021: Top 10 prospects expected to participate this year

#8 Keon Johnson

Keon Johnson of the Tennessee Volunteers

Forward - Height: 6' 5" | Weight: 186 lb | Age: 19

Keon Johnson is expected to crack the top ten of the 2021 NBA Draft. He is an explosive athlete who could become an excellent go-to scorer in the NBA.

Johnson can be lethal in the pick-and-roll due to his force as a driver and explosiveness near the rim. He is also a versatile defender both on and off the ball, He willingingly draws charges and crowds passing lanes and reminds people of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Gary Harris.

Highlights from Keon Johnson's season. He's considered one of the quickest and most explosive players in the college game in terms of his ability to accelerate from a standstill and get off his feet for dunks and blocks. He flashed real upside in PNR as the season moved on too. pic.twitter.com/KMjMkBfof8
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 7, 2021

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#9 Franz Wagner

Forward - Height: 6' 9" | Weight: 220 lb | Age: 19

Franz Wagner can be a great offensive talent in the NBA as he is a 6' 9" forward who can knockdown the three. He can drill shots off the dribble and can be a playmaker in the pick-and-roll.

One of his highlights is that he rarely turns the ball over and can be a facilitator in offense, thanks to his dribble handoffs, relocations, cuts and screens. Wagner is also a great off-the-ball defender who reads the defense perfectly and beats the defenders to their spots.

He has shown high IQ at both ends of the floor and has incredible feel for the game. Franz is the brother of NBA player Moe Wagner and reminds people of Danilo Gallinari or Lamar Odom.

#10 James Bouknight

James Bouknight of the Connecticut Huskies

Guard - Height: 6' 5" | Weight: 190 lb | Age: 20

An explosive athlete with a mean handle and competitive nature, James Bouknight is referred to as NBA-ready, with comparisons drawn with Jordan Clarkson and CJ McCollum.

He is an incredible scorer who attacks the paint and finishes above the rim with an acrobatic move or a thunderous dunk. He can use his handle to create space and hit contested jump shots. Bouknight is also great off the ball and cuts to the rim and relocates for open shots. He is also a great defender, as he uses his speed and athleticism to trouble guards and wings.

James Bouknight is becoming a fast riser in draft circles. The athletic 6’5” guard has put an added emphasis on his shot working with @TaylorSportsGrp - resulting in 19 straight 3s in the clip below. Potential top 10 pick. pic.twitter.com/C8V5yInpKd
— Matt Pennie (@matt_pennie) June 17, 2021