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Draft Profile: Top Prospects in the draft (2021: EP 3)


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The third episode of Draft Profile is here, and follow along as I break down the third tier of the top draft prospects, starting with:

James Bouknight, 6-5, 190 lb., SG, UCONN

James Bouknight is an absolute bucket getter. The guard has sharp self creation moves and is really one of the best scorers in this draft. He's a three-level scorer, despite an underwhelming 29.7 three point percentage. Nice rebounder for his size, but what is holding him back is passing and defending, and also needs to add to his frame.

Aaron Henry, 6-6, 210 lb., SG/SF, Michigan State HENRY IS ACTUALLY AHEAD OF BOUKNIGHT!

I check a lot of big boards, and I see Aaron Henry placed so low. All of you are doubting his three-point shot, but he shot 39 percent from three over his final 14 games! Besides the shot, there's a lot to like about the defensive minded wing: nice frame, interesting rebounding and playmaking potential, makes nice off-ball reads, and a terrific attacker.

Miles McBride, 6-2, 200 lb., PG, West Virginia

McBride is an aggressive point guard with a nice pull up J. He has a nice frame and can hit the three and score from all three levels while passing. Also, the 6-2 guard has a 3.1 steal percentage and should be a fine player defensively. He doesn't have much burst, but he should be a solid player in the NBA.

Ayo Dosunmu6-5, 200 lb., SG/PG, Illinois

Ayo Dosunmu this kid is a nice all-around player. He should be a 3&D combo guard who can come up clutch and pass the ball. He's more of a below the rim player limiting his upside to rebound, and he got killed in the NCAA tournament and his ceiling is much lower, he still projects as a solid role player at the worst.

Jared Butler, 6-3, 185 lb., PG/SG, Baylor

Butler should be a nice 3&D combo guard who can play on or off the ball. While not a true point guard, he still can facilitate and knows with other guards. He's a solid player overall, though his ceiling is lower. I would really like him on the Income where he could play with Quickley and Barrett well.

Chris Duarte, 6-6, 190 lb., SG/SF, Oregon

Chris Duarte might be a little old and has a lower ceiling, but he projects as a 3&D wing who will contribute to a contending team immediately. Duarte is a terrific shooter who can score from all three levels, should guard 1-3, and has solid rebounding and passing for the role he plays. Don't sleep on this kid just be wise of age; he's legit.

Tre Mann, 6-5, 190 lb., PG/SG, Florida

Mann has a sweet jump shot and nice shot creating as a 6-5 lead guard. He shows some promise to be a solid defender, though he's not always engaged. He should be able t rebound and pass well in the league, though not ideally for his position. He should be an off-ball player in the league who can hopefully hold up defensively.

Jaden Springer, 6-4, 204 lb., PG/SG, Tennessee

Jaden Springer is an interesting option in the first round. The lead guard has nice size and three-level scoring, but his pull up J is very questionable. He's not the best passer, but he's better than Mann. He possesses some defense as well, though I'm not sure all the offense will translate. May be a mystery in this draft.

Cameron Thomas, 6-4, 210 lb., SG, LSU

Thomas is a walking bucket who has deep range, can draw fouls, and get his own shot and hit the tough ones. He needs to iron out his efficiency, but his scoring is very much appealing. While some experts think that Thomas is just a scorer, he improved defensively and played point in high school. Not bad at all.

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