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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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9. Brendan Bailey, F, Marquette

DOB:

  • June 9, 1997 (23)

SIZE:

  • 6’8″, 195 lbs

PROS:

  • Steadily improving every aspect of his game on both ends
  • Good athlete
  • Two-way potential

CONS:

  • Only one year to go off
  • Doesn’t do anything specularly

DRAFT GRADE:

  • Late 2nd Round – Undrafted

Brendan Bailey decided to enter the 2020 NBA Draft when he still had years of NCAA eligibility left, which left some questioning the decision. There’s no doubt that Bailey flashed incredible signs of potential, as every aspect of his game drastically improved from his freshman year. Bailey is also long and athletic, so an NBA strength program could do him wonders.

With that being said, Bailey does nothing that really jumps out at you. Due to that, I can’t see Bailey getting a look until the very end of the second round, and don’t be surprised at all if he goes undrafted.

8. Jordan Tucker, F, Butler

DOB:

  • April 3, 1998 (22)

SIZE:

  • 6’7″, 220 lbs

PROS:

  • Potential to be a 3 and D wing
  • Has great shooting range
  • NBA body

CONS:

  • Inconsistent shooter
  • If the shot isn’t on, he’s invisible offensively

DRAFT GRADE:

  • Late 2nd Round – Undrafted

Jordan Tucker started his career at Duke with the Blue Devils but transferred after his freshman season in order to guarantee himself more playing time. While a member of the Butler Bulldogs Tucker flashed moments of brilliance but wasn’t really all that consistent.

The potential is definitely there with Tucker, however, as he has the body and shooting abilities to be a great 3 and D wing; it’s all on Tucker to see if he can be consistent. I could very well see Tucker’s name being called towards the end of the second round.

7. Omer Yurtseven, C, Georgetown

DOB:

  • June 19, 1998 (22)

SIZE:

  • 7’0″, 264 lbs

PROS:

  • Good inside scorer
  • Solid mid-range game with stretch potential
  • Non-stop motor

CONS:

  • Lacks athleticism
  • Shooting is a bit inconsistent
  • A bit too aggressive on defense
  • Struggles when switched on the perimeter

DRAFT GRADE:

  • Late 2nd Round – Undrafted

I really like Omer Yurtseven, as he is a proven inside scorer who has flashed the potential to score from the outside as well. While Yurtseven definitely lacks athleticism, he makes up for it on the defensive end with his constant effort.

If Yurtseven can work himself into a bit better shape and work on the shooting consistency he can find himself as a rotational piece in the NBA in no time. Don’t be shocked if his name is called on draft night at some point towards the end of the second round.

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