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

24. Keldon Johnson, Kentucky

19 years old | Guard | 6-foot-6 | 216.4 lbs 

Stats (FR): 13.5 ppg (.461/.381/.703), 5.9 rpg, 1.6 apg

Keldon Johnson, in my opinion, put together one of the more underrated campaigns as a freshman during this past season. Although maybe not the top offensive option for Kentucky, he scored at a relatively efficient clip and rebounded quite well for his position as well. At 6-foot-6 with tantalizing athleticism, many have predicted that Johnson will be a 3-and-D player at the NBA level. During his lone collegiate season, Johnson shot 38.1% and also showcased the ability to defend multiple positions. He might not be an ideal secondary playmaker when on the court but should be successful as long as his shot-making translates to the next level. Free throw shooting is often used as a tool for projecting shooting at the next level and that is a bit of a concern regarding Johnson, who shot just 70.3% from the charity stripe.

23. Matisse Thybulle, Washington

22 years old | Wing | 6-foot-6 | 200 lbs

Stats (SR): 9.1 ppg (.415/.305/.851), 3.5 spg, 2.3 bpg

Matisse Thybulle is the best defender in this draft class and it might not be close. Although not an elite offensive prospect, Thybulle’s perimeter defense is an absolutely elite attribute that should solidify his position as a first-round draft pick. With great size, length, and defensive IQ, Thybulle is a pest on that end of the floor and that was evident in Washington’s zone defense. In addition, he reads offenses tremendously well and that led to ridiculous averaged of 3.5 steals and 2.3 blocks per game as a senior. On the offensive end of the floor, it will be vital to see Thybulle improve as a perimeter shooter. If he is able to become a solid threat from distance, he will find plenty of playing time early and often at the NBA level. He might slip in the draft a bit due to the fact that he is already 22-years-old.