NCAA Basketball: Top 50 players from 2023 NBA Draft most likely to succeed

48. Drew Timme – Gonzaga Bulldogs

2022-23 season stats: 21.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, and 3.2 apg

It’s hard to find a better offensive player in NCAA Basketball from the past few years than Timme, a 6’10 center with a career 62% shooting split and a career NCAA Tournament average of over 22 ppg. His strong passing ability gives him hope as well in an NBA that has thrived with Nikola Jokic and Bam Adebayo. The concern is Timme’s lack of floor spacing and defensive concerns that negates his efficient post-scoring.

47. Jalen Slawson – Furman Paladins

2022-23 season stats: 15.6 ppg, 7.1 rpg, and 3.2 apg

Slawson is a 6’7 combo forward that’s a quality all-around playmaker. The two-time SoCon Player of the Year had 19 points and 10 rebounds in the NCAA Tournament upset over Virginia and also shot over 39% from three-point range. That game proved he can produce against power conference athletes but he’ll have to do that on a regular basis to prove Slawson belongs to the NBA.

46. Adam Flagler – Baylor Bears

2022-23 season stats: 15.6 ppg and 4.6 apg

Flagler is one of a few NCAA Basketball champions entering the pro ranks and is an accomplished combo guard. The 6’3 guard is a career 40% three-point shooter at both Baylor and Presbyterian and is fairly efficient overall. The question is whether or not he’s a good enough athlete to play and defend as a point guard but there’s a chance that Flagler could play both guard spots.