McBride Nba Draft: The Top 5 Prospects
As the NBA draft approaches, McBride takes a look at the top five prospects. Who will be the first pick? Who are the sleepers?
Zion Williamson
Zion Williamson is the most dominant player in college basketball and projects to be a superstar at the next level. He has the size, strength, explosiveness and agility to be a force on both ends of the floor. Williamson is an exceptional finisher around the basket and has a tremendous second jump. He also has the ability to put the ball on the floor and create his own shot. Williamson is an elite rebounder and an outstanding shot blocker
Ja Morant
Ja Morant is the best point guard prospect in the 2019 NBA Draft He has great size and strength for the position, and he is an elite level athlete. Morant is a prototypical pick-and-roll point guard who can score or create for others. He has a High Basketball IQ and always seems to make the right decision on the court. Morant is a very good shooter, especially from three-point range and he is also an excellent finisher at the rim. Defensively, he has the potential to be very good thanks to his size, strength, and quickness.
RJ Barrett
RJ Barrett is a 6’7″ shooting guard from Canada who played one year of college basketball at Duke University He is widely considered to be the best prospect in the 2019 NBA Draft and is projected to be a top-3 pick. Barrett was named the National Player of the Year by the Associated Press after averaging 22.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game for Duke. He shot 45.4% from the field and 30.8% from three-point range.
Coby White
Coby White is a 6’4″ combo guard from North Carolina He is an excellent shooter with a quick release. He has a High Basketball IQ and good vision. Coby White is a good rebounder for his position. He is a good defender and has the potential to be a very good one. Coby White will need to add strength to his skinny frame in order to compete at the NBA level.
Darius Garland
The point guard out of Vanderbilt is one of the most talented shooters in the draft. He is also a very good passer, which makes him a perfect fit for a modern NBA offense. Despite being just six feet tall, Garland has a very strong frame and is an excellent athlete. He should be able to provide instant offense for whichever teamDraft: The Top 5 Prospects
Darius Garland
The point guard out of Vanderbilt is one of the most talented shooters in the draft. He is also a very good passer, which makes him a Perfect Fit for a modern NBA offense. Despite being just six feet tall, Garland has a very strong frame and is an excellent athlete. He should be able to provide instant offense for whichever team selects him.
