Olivier-Maxence Prosper has had a meteoric rise in the postseason of this year's draft cycle. He wasn't the most productive player at Marquette and Clemson but he flashed a lot of potential that left many thinking he has real NBA-level potential. Not putting up huge numbers for three years is somewhat concerning but he’s a young junior that doesn’t turn twenty-one until after the draft. He ended up receiving a combine invite and really came out of the experience as a guy that was rising up draft boards. He’s a standout athlete with great physical tools that he uses to make a big impact on both ends of the floor. He slips to the rim with ease and can fight through a bit of contact despite being a little lean. His burst allows him to catch defenders of his size off balance and his length ends up being overwhelming for smaller players when rolling inside. His vertical and burst are very impressive for a player of his size and even though he wasn’t the most prolific finisher in college, his driving ability should translate well, he was highly efficient close to the basket, and had put up good splits. He probably could have done better if he went to straight line attacks more often instead of moving around and going to post moves, his athleticism is an advantage that he should go to more. His mental capacity for cutting is almost as good as his physical abilities. He’s very aware as an off-ball mover and watches what the ball handler is doing, he will thrive when placed next to an NBA playmaker and distributor that can help him get the ball more effectively. At Marquette he was placed in a very modern system that gives a good look as to how he might work in the league, Shaka Smart used him in what was mostly an off-ball role as a cutter and shooter which is probably what he will end up being. He was used as an occasional corner option from three where he was a little streaky but he showed progress as the season went on. He probably isn’t going to be a guy that scores on the perimeter heavily but he showed a lot of poise and comfortability when moving behind the arc as a junior. His overall touch from inside isn’t anything special but his high splits and his percentage from the free-throw line give some hope that he has potential as a shooter. His ball handling is a bit sloppy so a lot of his future attempts will probably come off of spot-up looks like they did in college. He will not be able to take on an on-ball role because of his limitations when making decisions and processing speed when moving with the ball. He can’t make very precise passes and has struggled with simple reads like kick outs and handoffs. He did attempt to give out the ball and initiate plays for others but he just wasn’t accurate enough when it comes to getting the ball to teammates. Defensively he looked like a playmaker on tape despite not racking up a lot of steals and blocks. He runs the floor in transition very well and is good at sticking with his assignments physically and mentally in general, he switches very well and should be able to keep up with the pace of play in the league. He’s very jumpy when watching people moving off the ball and is always shifting around. His long limbs and tendency to always keep his feet moving should allow him to continue to shut down guys on the perimeter as he did in college. His anxiousness can cause him to make some timing mistakes and have some mishaps happen but I expect this to prove over time. His tools should make it so he works defensively at the next level and I have very little doubt that he won't be at least solid. He has all the makings of what a team could want in a versatile role player, he does things offensively and defensively that should be desirable for a roster in need of help with wing or forward depth which seems to be something you can’t have enough of. He has all the traits that front offices love in a modern-day low-maintenance scorer and should be a capable defender that plays hard.

Athletic hyper active wing. Great size and length. Constantly attacking the rim on offense off the catch. Good rebounder. Bothers drivers and shot makers with his length. Can get better moving his feet laterally. Shooting needs to be more consistent, but can make the occasional open three.

Tremendous defender with so much potential Like his build, maybe short and small for a forward, but stiff and bulky Awkwardly slow, lack of any athletic burst or first step Tremendous combine, showed out in scrimmages Like him as a spot-up shooter, pure form Floor spaces, opens offense up Moves odd on defense, rigid movements that work Stays down against defender, very grounded and mechanical with his perimeter, 1-on-1 defense Intelligent help defender Fluid and stable handler Good use of spins and fakes in the post, misdirects defense Surprisingly solid as a driver, finishes after and through contact with a certain stability - Has solid manipulation, defenders never know what’s coming Competitor on all sides of the ball, does whatever it takes to win Can be the driving force behind powerful runs Keeps his hands up, active, disrupts shots and passing lanes Easy vision for Prosper as a plug-and-play forward with shooting, driving, and defensive capabilities Impressive flashes of extreme vertical athleticism Very strong forward, uninterrupted by defensive pressure Worked so well as a C&S Threat at Marquette Flashes of driving, take-it-to-the-rim ability, has a certain physicality that's so hard to stop as he gets to the line Really moves so well down the court, accelerates quickly Mediocre shooting form, lacks purity Can lack full awareness, lose his man on D Big forward always looking to drive the rack Super lengthy, effective on both the interior and perimeter Constantly gets to the rack with such interior tenacity Really wide chest, improves presence and physicality as a player Very versatile, can shoot, play inside, guard 2-5 Thrives as the game starts, slowly loses momentum Active rebounder who keeps possessions going Can lack focus and feel at the point of attack Grew so much more comfortable with his shooting form as the season progressed