SEC Basketball: Ranking of top 15 prospects for 2020 NBA Draft

3. Kira Lewis Jr., G, Alabama

DOB:

• April 6, 2001 (19)

SIZE:

• 6’3″, 167 lbs

PROS:

• Great athlete
• Shooting potential
• Good defensive player

CONS:

• Inconsistent shooter
• Plays undisciplined on both ends
• Not a good playmaker for a point guard

DRAFT GRADE:

• Mid-to-late 1st Round

Kira Lewis Jr. is a great athlete who uses his speed and quickness to his advantage on both ends of the court. On the offensive end, Lewis Jr. is a solid shooter who can create space and score at a decent rate. Defensively Lewis Jr. is definitely a plus, as he is long and consistently digs into his opponent.

While there is a lot to like about Lewis Jr., there are also some flaws. For example, Lewis Jr. struggles with consistency on both ends. There are times where Lewis Jr. forces shots and can’t get out of cold streaks, which leads to over-aggression on the defensive end. I do believe these are all things that can be fixed with the right coaching, and I fully expect Lewis Jr. to go between 15-30.

2. Isaac Okoro, G/F, Auburn

DOB:

• January 26, 2001 (19)

SIZE:

• 6’6″, 225 lbs

PROS:

• Incredible athlete
• Good scorer off the dribble
• Prototypical slasher on offense
• Two-way potential

CONS:

• Not a great or consistent shooter
• Not aggressive at all offensively
• Often lost defensively

DRAFT GRADE:

• Lottery

Isaac Okoro possesses everything NBA front offices look for in a lottery draft pick – size, athleticism, and raw potential waiting to be untapped. Okoro can score well off the dribble, often using his blend of size and speed to get to the rim with ease. His athleticism also makes him a potential threat defensively, but we are yet to see that defensive potential shine through.

On the negative side, Okoro is not a good shooter. When taking a player in the lottery many teams want said player to be able to shoot the basketball – even if they play center in many cases. Okoro is a shooting guard/small forward blend, so he will definitely need to develop his shot. As well, he needs to focus more on the defensive end. With that being said, there is so much potential with Okoro I can see him going anywhere from 5-15.

1. Anthony Edwards, G/F, Georgia

DOB:

• August 5, 2001 (19)

SIZE:

• 6’5″, 225 lbs

PROS:

• Incredible scorer off the dribble
• One of the best athletes in the draft
• Flashes two-way star potential

CONS:

• Lacks a consistent shot
• Too aggressive offensively at times
• Takes plays off on defense

DRAFT GRADE:

• Early 1st Round

If I had the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, I’m selecting Anthony Edwards out of Georgia. While he may struggle a bit with his shot, the potential is there for it to improve. Outside of that and his focus defensively, there aren’t any other flaws in Edwards’ game.

Edwards can score off the dribble with the best of them, using his athleticism and strength to finish through contact. I truly believe if Edwards uses his physical tools he was gifted with on both ends, he could be a Victor Oladipo-type player at the NBA level. I can’t see Edwards falling out of the top three in this draft.