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Big East Basketball: Top 15 prospects for 2020 NBA Draft

By Nick Raponi

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 05: Saddiq Bey #41 of the Villanova Wildcats in action in the game against the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse on February 05, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 05: Saddiq Bey #41 of the Villanova Wildcats in action in the game against the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse on February 05, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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12. Kamar Baldwin, G, Butler

DOB:

  • September 15, 1997 (23)

SIZE:

  • 6’1″, 190 lbs

PROS:

  • Good athlete
  • Versatile scorer

CONS:

  • More of a shooting guard than a true point, which could cause a problem at 6’1″, 190 lbs
  • Not a consistent shooter
  • Not a great playmaker

DRAFT GRADE:

  • Late 2nd Round – Undrafted

Kamar Baldwin was a very good player at the collegiate level, cementing his name as one of the go-to options in the Butler Bulldogs offense for three seasons. While he could get to the basket and score effectively in college, I’m not entirely sold his game will translate at the NBA level.

He is quite undersized for a shooting guard, and defensively he will definitely struggle against stronger and faster players. If Baldwin can learn to become a pass-first guard, he could have a decent career at the next level. For now, I see him signing somewhere as an undrafted free agent.

11. Tyrique Jones, F, Xavier

DOB:

  • May 3, 1997 (23)

SIZE:

  • 6’9″, 239 lbs

PROS:

  • High motor
  • Good inside scorer
  • Attacks the rim well
  • Good rebounder
  • Good athlete

CONS:

  • Not a good shooter
  • Can’t guard on the perimeter
  • Might be a bit small to play inside

DRAFT GRADE:

  • Late 2nd Round – Undrafted

Tyrique Jones was a very good player this past season at Xavier, showing teams at the next level he has useful qualities worth taking a look at. Jones is constantly giving it 100% on both ends, and he can score inside decently well. The problem with Jones is he hasn’t shown consistency in his ability to expand his offense, making him limited on that end.

On the defensive end, he struggles guarding quicker players, but I can also see him struggling with the strength NBA power forwards possess. While there’s a chance he gets selected, it’s more likely that Jones ends up as an undrafted free agent.

10. Mustapha Heron, G/F, St. John’s

DOB:

  • December 12, 1997 (22)

SIZE:

  • 6’5″, 210 lbs

PROS:

  • Above-average athlete
  • Flashes shooting potential
  • Good scorer from most areas of the court

CONS:

  • Inconsistent with his shooting
  • Too aggressive on both ends
  • Mental lapses on the defensive end

DRAFT GRADE:

  • Late 2nd Round – Undrafted

What I like about Mustapha Heron is that he flashes the ability to be a two-way player at the next level. He’s athletic and shows effort on both ends, he just needs to play smarter. In addition to the defensive upside, Heron also flashes the ability to be a solid three-point shooter at the next level. I expect Heron to get some looks at the end of the second round, but don’t be surprised if he goes undrafted and makes some noise in the Summer League.

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