Ranking the top 5 shooters in the 2021 NBA Draft

#3 Davion Mitchell

Davion Mitchell of the Baylor Bears

Guard - Height: 6' 2" | Weight: 205 lb | Age: 22

Originally a defensive-minded player, Davion Mitchell made massive strides in his offensive game to become a top scouted prospect. He went from 28.8% shooting from beyond the arc on 1.5 attempts in his freshman year to a whopping 44.7% on nearly five attempts in his junior year. Mitchell is the only player on this list who is expected to crack the top 10 in the 2021 NBA Draft.

As was the case with Donovan Mitchell, Davion Mitchell's rate of improvement is close to unprecedented. He has improved his game across the board through film sessions / focused work in the gym... and he still has a lot of upside, via @Mike_Schmitz >> https://t.co/PIuDolVNTW pic.twitter.com/plTI6WtCAl

— DraftExpressContent (@DXContent) June 19, 2021

He has an all-around package with tremendous upside. Mitchell is someone who constantly works hard on his game and will certainly be one of the best players in his rookie season in the NBA. He led the Baylor Bears to their first-ever NCAA title in 2021 as the starting point guard.

#2 Chris Duarte

Chris Duarte of the Oregon Ducks

Guard - Height: 6' 6" | Weight: 190 lb | Age: 23

Chris Duarte is a pure shooter who has a variety of tricks in his arsenal when it comes to knocking down the long ball. Despite being 6-foot-6, he is someone who can shoot off a screen, stop on a dime and pull up off the dribble. He is also a great ball-handler who can create shots for his teammates and operate the pick-and-roll. Duarte shot 33% from downtown on five attempts a game in his freshman year and improved it to 42.4% on 5.5 attempts in his sophomore year.

Here's some interesting trivia: Chris Duarte was a more efficient jump shooter than Kispert last year on similar volume (1.22 PPP vs 1.20). Duarte was also one of the elite pull-up shooters in CBB. Just a very, very good shooter in all aspects. pic.twitter.com/UnxAN7g9SY

— Draft Dummies (@DraftDummies) June 28, 2021

Chris Duarte is 23 years of age and many believe that will lead to him getting drafted lower in the 2021 NBA Draft. While some believe he might get picked late in the first round, some expect a second round pick. However, shooting is at a premium in the NBA and his age soon won't matter when teams see his sniper-like skills. He is often compared to the NBA's Rip Hamilton and Danny Green.

#1 Corey Kispert

Corey Kispert of the Gonzaga Bulldogs

Guard - Height: 6' 6" | Weight: 220 lb | Age: 22

Easily the best shooter in the 2021 NBA Draft, Corey Kispert is known for his marksmanship. He is a potential 40-50-90 player who has built a reputation as a knockdown shooter. Kispert shot 44% in his junior and senior year with the Gonzaga Bulldogs on 5+ attempts a game. He is a great on- and off-ball defender which has earned him comparisons to Klay Thompson and Joe Harris.

Had a chance to watch Gonzaga's Corey Kispert work out in Chicago. Unsurprisingly showed he has one of the most pure and effortless strokes of anyone in the draft. Barely grazes the net. pic.twitter.com/sldb48b4VZ

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) June 24, 2021

Corey Kispert has modeled his game after Klay Thompson and just like the latter, he has effortless shooting. Undeniably, anyone looking to draft him will be doing so to utilize his sniper-like precision shooting and lockdown defense. He led the Gonzaga Bulldogs to an unbeaten record in the 2020-21 season until the final championship game against the Baylor Bears.