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2019 NBA Draft Big Board: Top 50 player rankings, scouting reports

By Lukas Harkins

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 08: De'Andre Hunter #12 of the Virginia Cavaliers is defended by Jarrett Culver #23 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second half during the 2019 NCAA men's Final Four National Championship game at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 08, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 08: De'Andre Hunter #12 of the Virginia Cavaliers is defended by Jarrett Culver #23 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second half during the 2019 NCAA men's Final Four National Championship game at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 08, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MARCH 21: Waters of the LSU Tigers. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MARCH 21: Waters of the LSU Tigers. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

50. Jordan Poole, Michigan

19 years old | Guard | 6-foot-5.5 | 190.8 lbs

Stats (SO): 12.8 ppg (.436/.369/.833), 3.0 rpg, 2.2 apg.

Jordan Poole, on the whole, put together a solid sophomore campaign during this past season although it was not electric. At 6-foot-5, he brings plenty of size to play on the wing in the NBA and is also quite gifted as a scorer. He can knock down the 3-pointer with consistency both off the bounce and in catch-and-shoot situations, and also can use his athleticism to get to the basket for easy buckets. With that said, he is not a tremendous creator and therefore might not be a great secondary playmaker at the NBA level. He has shown the ability to be a solid defender but is not superb.

49. Naz Reid, LSU

19 years old | Forward | 6-foot-9.5 | 255.8 lbs

Stats (FR): 13.6 ppg (.468/.333/.727), 7.2 rpg, 0.7 bpg

Although Naz Reid measured with 14% body fat at the NBA Combine, he is still widely regarded as a potential second-round pick and this is due to his offensive game. At nearly 6-foot-10 with a versatile scoring profile, Reid projects as a power forward or center at the next level. For the time being, his biggest positives as a prospect come in perimeter shooting and ball handling for a big man. He has a smooth stroke from distance, despite the 33.3% shooting in college, and can definitely put the ball on the floor and drive. On the defensive end of the floor, he is quite long and athletic but is not necessarily a shot-blocker at this time.

48. Ignas Brazdeikis, Michigan

20 years old | Forward | 6-foot-7.25 | 220.8 lbs

Stats (FR): 14.8 ppg (.462/.392/.773), 5.4 rpg, 0.5 bpg

Another Michigan product, Ignas Brazdeikis immediately garnered attention during this past season for his scoring abilities at 6-foot-7. Even though he was just a freshman, Brazdeikis lit it up from beyond the arc at 39.2% and emerged as a top scoring option for a really good team in Ann Arbor. He understands the game extremely well and does a nice job picking his spots offensively. The issue is, though, that he does not bring a whole lot more than scoring on the offensive end. Defensively, Brazdeikis uses his size relatively well and he does do a nice job with positioning. Issues arise with regards to his length and quickness, both of which are not strong suits.

47. Louis King, Oregon

20 years old | Wing | 6-foot-8 | 195.2 lbs

Stats (FR): 13.5 ppg (.435/.386/.785), 5.5 rpg, 1.3 apg

Louis King put together a rather productive, albeit not spectacular, freshman campaign with Oregon during this past year. He scored at all three levels with efficiency, flashed multi-positional abilities on the defensive end, and clearly showed his athleticism. This all seems to point towards a solid 3-and-D player in the NBA, but there were some struggles as well with the Ducks. Most notably, he definitely needs to add some muscle. He projects well with a 6-foot-8 frame but needs to add some strength and his motor might also need improving. With that said, I think that King could be a great second-round selection due to his high ceiling. If an NBA coaching staff clicks with him, he could be a real steal.

46. Tremont Waters, LSU

21 years old | Guard | 5-foot-10.75 | 172.4 lbs 

Stats (SO): 15.3 ppg (.430/.327/.813), 2.8 rpg, 5.8 apg, 2.9 spg

Tremont Waters was an extremely successful college basketball player for two years. A clutch scorer and underrated playmaker, Waters made headlines throughout his time with LSU. Now that he is approaching the professional ranks, his skill set needs to be admired. To put it simply, he has the ability to be very productive on both ends of the floor. He can knock down the open three, creativity finish around the basket, probe defenses to create looks for others, and come away with plenty of swipes on the other end. Many of the issues, though, center around the idea that he is listed as just under 5-foot-11 and is already 21-years-old. Waters is definitely an underrated draft prospect due to his size, and I think he can be a valuable NBA point guard.

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