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NBA Draft 2020: 10 players most likely to succeed from this class

By Adam Bernstein

ATHENS, GA - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs looks on during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs looks on during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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10. Cole Anthony – North Carolina Tar Heels

The son of longtime NBA Player Greg Anthony, Cole was rated as the nation’s fourth-best recruit (247Sports.com) in the 2019 class. By the end of his high school career, he was a consensus five-star recruit, top-five player, and considered the number one point guard in his class.

Cole Anthony is projected to get drafted in the first round, however, his draft stock has slipped due to a knee injury over his only college season. He averaged 18.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and four assists this past season.

In his regular-season debut with the Tar Heels, Anthony recorded 34 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists to lead his team to a 76–65 victory over Notre Dame. He surpassed the UNC record for most points in a freshman season debut and set the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) record for points in a freshman season debut.

Following this past season, Anthony earned third-team All-ACC and the ACC All-Freshman Team honors.

He brings a high-level shot selection and can create space to drive. Anthony is also a great rebounder for his size. His ability to dominate and find ways to score is impeccable. Anthony will be a steal late in the first round and can very likely succeed in the NBA.

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