NBA Draft 2018: Top 10 undrafted players with pro potential

2. Theo Pinson – Brooklyn Nets

College: North Carolina

If this was a college list, Pinson would’ve been ranked dead last in terms of college talent. The NBA is literally a different game, one that benefits the Tar Heel better than most of the list. He was signed immediately after the draft – a two-way deal with the rebuilding Nets.

Pinson is one of just a few players in college to average at least five points, rebounds and assists while playing great defense. He knew his role and played it well, which is why he has a national title on his resume. The former Tar Heel fits Brooklyn very well as a utility player. He won’t score much but will do the other things needed to win. Pinson will be a great asset once the Nets can surround him with actual stars. Until then he’s a great building block on the cheap.

1. Brandon McCoy – Milwaukee Bucks

College: UNLV

The biggest draft snub, in my opinion, was the UNLV one and done big man. He’s symbolic of the changing shift of the NBA centers, as McCoy might’ve been a lottery pick a decade ago. He averaged 16.9 ppg and 10.3 rpg in his one season with the Rebels and has a ready-made post game. Problem is the league cares more about big men making three-pointers than hook shots these days.

Still, there’s a market, however small it may be for a guy like McCoy. He’s 7’1 and 250 pounds and can provide offense for an NBA team right now. His athleticism isn’t at Deandre Ayton standards, but it’s good enough to warrant a roster spot.

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New head coach Mike Budenholzer has worked with post players his entire career and can work with McCoy. He’s too good not to get a shot and with some improved footwork and a good jumper, he’ll still have a long career in the NBA, even in the changing ways of the game.