NBA Draft 2020 Big Board: Updated top 60 player rankings

36. Cassius Winston – Michigan State – 6’1 – 185 lbs – February 1998

Winston dominated the Big Ten the past two seasons with his elite shot-making and pick-and-roll passing. He’s a very good shooter who, when hot, can make anything off the catch or dribble. He lacks elite burst but is a very crafty ball-handler who can create space for himself. His size and lack of gifts will certainly limit him and he’ll probably never be a positive defender. But his shooting ability and winning mentality on the court will help him stick in the NBA.

37. Killian Tillie – Gonzaga – 6’10 – 220 lbs – March 1998

If he didn’t have an injury history, Tillie would be a no-brainer round one guy for me. He’s one of the best shooting bigs in the draft, making over 40% of his threes in all four of his seasons at Gonzaga. He’s also an underrated defender who makes smart rotations. He’s got solid length to guard fives and protect the rim.

The injuries are hard to ignore though. A multitude of lower-body ailments caused him to play only 39 games in his final two seasons. Tillie could be past that and resume being a very good player, but lower body injuries on bigs typically don’t disappear.

38. Jahmi’us Ramsey – Texas Tech – 6’4 – 195 lbs – June 2001

With a strong frame and good athleticism, Ramsey always left me wanting a bit more in Lubbock. Ramsey showed he can shoot from deep (42% from three), but was a bad shooter around the rim and from the midrange. He shot 45% from the field in total. Ramsey’s feel for the game is questionable. He took some mind-boggling shots and at times looked lost on the defensive end.

He lacks the burst and handle to be any sort of creator at the next level and should be more of a spot-up guy. However, Ramsey is relatively young. He’s got a good frame to go off of and has been described as a hard-worker. If he can hone in on the decision-making, there is some high upside there.

39. Robert Woodard – Mississippi State – 6’7 – 230 lbs – September 1999

Woodard is a powerful wing who showed vast improvement from year one to year two. He shot 27% from three his freshman season but bumped up to 42% as a sophomore. He’s also a good finisher inside with either hand. Woodard doesn’t bring much equity as a creator but could fulfill a role on the wing. He probably needs to get quicker to be able to guard faster forwards, but projects as a multi-positional defender. If a team is looking for wing depth in the second round, Woodard could be a good option.

40. Precious Achiuwa – Memphis – 6’9, 225 lbs – September 1999

The biggest discrepancy between my board and how the actual draft will turn out is where I rank Achiuwa, who has been getting buzz in the lottery. Achiuwa is a fluid athlete and mover for a modern center. After taking the reigns of the frontcourt after James Wiseman’s suspension, he was a nightly double-double threat.

Achiuwa’s feel, however, is exceptionally low. He had a nearly 1:3 assist to turnover ratio. His shot selection was all over the place and defensively he struggled in basic pick-and-roll coverage. I think he’ll have the strength to guard centers in the post, but could be lost against NBA offensive schemes. While he was a freshman, he’s already 21 years old, suggesting less room for improvement.

Whoever takes Achiuwa will really have to trust their coaching staff to develop him. There are tools there for an athletic modern five who can maybe shoot, but for Achiuwa to return first-round value, I think too much has to go right.