PROSPECT CENTRAL

(1) Cameron Boozer pf / 6'9'' / Duke / Fr.

(WS: 9.6 - PER: 34.7 - BPM: 19.9 - BPR: 14.79)

Date of Birth: July 18, 2007.

HS Ranking: #3 Class of 2025.

Strength: Elite efficiency on both ends, with strong rebounding, interior scoring, passing vision, and defensive fundamentals. Polished physical build at 6'9" and 250 pounds, soft touch around the rim, and a proven track record of winning at high levels while maintaining low mistakes. High basketball IQ allows him to impact games as a frontcourt hub without needing the ball constantly. Excellent pedigree and genetics, Cameron Boozer is essentially a lock to have a successful NBA career.

Weakness: Limited in finishing through heavy traffic or against multiple defenders, lacks elite separation for mid-range pull-ups, and may face challenges defending in space due to average lateral quickness. Potential defensive limitations, lack of elite vertical explosiveness. Some scouts note a potential "tweener" label between forward positions.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Alperen Şengün (versatile scoring, passing, and rebounding with added range and defense. Both have 9-foot standing reach, despite Şengün being 2-inches taller); Paolo Banchero (blend of strength, elite scoring, and playmaking ability. Banchero more athletic). FLOOR - Al Horford (consistent, reliable production as a versatile big with high IQ and longevity); Carlos Boozer (because he's his dad & Carlos was a decent pro; the proverbial apple doesn't fall far from the tree).

(2) Yaxel Lendeborg pf / 6'9'' / Michigan / Sr.

(WS: 6.5 - PER: 25.2 - BPM: 16.8 - BPR: 13.14)

Date of Birth: September 30, 2002.

HS Ranking: N/A Class of 2020.

Strength: Highly versatile combo forward with scoring at all levels, strong rebounding, connective playmaking, and defensive impact across positions. He has a tight handle for his 6'9" and 240-pound frame, quick processing, and a high motor that leads to efficient stats like double-doubles and solid assist-to-turnover ratios. His late-blooming development shows rapid improvement in shooting and decision-making.

Weakness: Lacks elite burst, vertical explosion, and lateral quickness, limiting his switchability and ability to finish over NBA rim protectors. Inconsistent perimeter shooting. As an older prospect (turning 24 as a rookie), upside may be capped compared to younger peers, and he can struggle in space defensively.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Al Harrington (versatile scoring forward with stretch-four potential & better rebounding); Obi Toppin (high-end starter with more defensive open-floor play, added versatility & bite, but less athleticism). FLOOR - Trayce Jackson-Davis (versatile big, effective interior scoring, rebounding, & solid defense); Santi Aldama (rotational glue guy; versatile but limited by athleticism, providing rebounding & spacing).

(3) Joshua Jefferson sf/pf / 6'9'' / Iowa State / Sr.

(WS: 6.2 - PER: 24.6 - BPM: 12.2 - BPR: 10.55)

Date of Birth: November 21, 2003.

HS Ranking: N/A Class of 2022.

Strength: Highly versatile forward with exceptional passing and feel for his size (6'9", 240 lbs). Connective playmaking enhancing team offense, strong rebounding and defensive impact through IQ and positioning. Well-rounded scoring including post play & improving 3-point shooting. High B-Ball IQ allows him to read & exploit defenses effectively.

Weakness: Older prospect (turns 23 by draft night). Lacks elite explosiveness and vertical leap which limits rim protection and finishing through contact. Lateral quickness concerns could hinder guarding quicker forwards. Inconsistent touch around the rim and historical shooting struggles (though improved recently).

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Boris Diaw (versatile, high-IQ forward who facilitates and defends multiple positions). FLOOR - Kyle Anderson (reliable role player with feel and secondary playmaking capabilities); Royce White (plays a point-forward type of role, but if Jefferson is afraid of flying in an airplane, this comparison will be spot on).

(4) Patrick Ngongba II c / 6'11'' / Duke / So.

(WS: 4.2 - PER: 25.3 - BPM: 11.3 - BPR: 9.98)

Date of Birth: February 13, 2006.

HS Ranking: #24 Class of 2024.

Strength: Strong interior presence with elite finishing touch (over 60% from the field), high-post passing feel, rebounding tenacity, and rim protection using his 6'11" frame and 7'4" wingspan. He has soft hands, good footwork, and emerging shooting potential, making him a reliable utility big who thrives in structured roles.

Weakness: Limited mobility and agility restrict his perimeter defense and ability to switch, leading to foul trouble and struggles in space. He lacks explosiveness, has an inconsistent bag of interior counters, and a medical history that could raise durability concerns.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Nic Claxton (versatile defender with passing and efficient interior scoring); Nick Richards (potential high-floor rim-running and rebounding big man who can provide rim protection in stretches). FLOOR - Thomas Bryant (solid rotational center with touch and rebounding but athletic limitations).

(5) Kingston Flemings pg / 6'4'' / Houston / Fr.

(WS: 6.1 - PER: 23.8 - BPM: 12.6 - BPR: 9.75)

Date of Birth: January 3, 2007.

HS Ranking: #15 Class of 2025.

Strength: Explosive and poised point guard (6'3"-6'4", 190 lbs) with elite speed, quickness, and change of pace. Advanced ball-handling with command of the offense. Strong passing capabilities, vision, and creativity. Scores efficiently from all 3-levels including slashing and mid-range pull-ups. Solid defender with active hands. Poised under pressure.

Weakness: Frame could add more strength to handle physical NBA guards. Occasional turnover-prone in high-pressure situations. Relies heavily on athleticism which may need refinement for consistency at the pro level. Potential durability issues down the line.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - De'Aaron Fox (lightning-quick lead guard with scoring & playmaking burst); Derrick Rose (pre-injury; athletic slasher with feel but potential durability concerns & not quite as much pop). FLOOR - George Hill (efficiency, B-Ball IQ, ability to pressure the paint while playing unselfishly); Cason Wallace / Ayo Dosunmu (defense ensures he remains in rotation even if half-court offense doesn't fully develop).

(6) A.J. Dybantsa sf / 6'9'' / BYU / Fr.

(WS: 6.2 - PER: 28.1 - BPM: 11.8 - BPR: 9.63)

Date of Birth: January 29, 2007.

HS Ranking: #1 Class of 2025.

Strength: Elite physical tools and athleticism for a wing: fluid strides, explosive vertical leap (dunks in traffic with hang time and body control), quick first step, and long strides that cover ground effortlessly. Versatile three-level scorer who attacks the rim aggressively, finishes with either hand or through contact, and creates mid-range pull-ups/step-backs with advanced footwork and elevation. High-level ball-handling and shot creation: shifty handle, jab steps, and changes of pace allow him to get to spots without over-dribbling. Playmaking vision and IQ: facilitates off the dribble, reads defenses well, keeps turnovers low relative to usage, and impacts the game beyond scoring (solid rebounding for position). Switchable defense with length, motor, and competitiveness: picks up full-court, disrupts passing lanes, and has rim-protection flashes; consistent effort and leadership as a vocal alpha. Draws fouls at a high rate and is a reliable free-throw shooter.

Weakness: Perimeter shooting consistency remains the biggest area for growth (mechanics are smooth but 3PT% has fluctuated in high-level play; arc can be inconsistent). Tendency to flop or fall instead of powering through contact for stronger finishes. Handle can get loose in congested lanes against physical defenses, leading to occasional turnovers. Motor and decision-making can be selective at times (needs more consistent assertiveness and composure under pressure).

NBA Player Comparison:

CEILING - Tracy McGrady (a dynamic, athletic scoring wing with elite shot creation, playmaking, and two-way impact who can dominate as a franchise alpha); Jayson Tatum (powerful, versatile two-way wing who provides reliable scoring, athletic finishing, defense, and physicality as a high-level starter/All-Star contributor); Pascal Siakam (supercharged more athletic version of Siakam. Dybantsa shares Siakam's fluid movement, elite mid-range game, and ability to score at the forward position, though Dybantsa projects to have higher-level explosive athleticism and ball-handling skills); Jalen Johnson (prototypical, elite-wing prospect with significant positional size, advanced playmaking, thrives in transition, and has a high-level scoring ability).

FLOOR - Cooper Flagg (elite scoring wing with similar size & length. Flagg has better defense, Dybantsa better offense); Brandon Ingram (long, skilled scorer who thrives in the mid-range and can initiate offense. Dybantsa has a more athletic, aggressive attacking style); Andrew Wiggins (represents high-floor; elite athlete who can be primary scorer and All-Star but doesn't quite become consistent superstar or franchise cornerstone expected of a No. 1 NBA Draft pick); Scottie Barnes (physicality & positional size with playmaking, high motor, and All-Star potential. Dybantsa better shooting w/ more scoring polish).

(7) Keaton Wagler sg / 6'6'' / Illinois / Fr.

(WS: 6.2 - PER: 24.0 - BPM: 12.0 - BPR: 9.57)

Date of Birth: February 3, 2007.

HS Ranking: #150 Class of 2025.

Strength: High-IQ combo guard (6'6", 180-185 lbs) with exceptional feel for tempo, spacing, and manipulation. Crafty ball-handler who creates off the dribble with rhythm and change of pace. Smooth jumper with deep range and mid-range touch. Versatile defender with length and instincts, capable as a primary or secondary initiator. High B-ball IQ

Weakness: Slight frame and narrow shoulders limit strength for absorbing contact and finishing inside. Lacks explosive burst or elite speed which could expose him against quicker guards. Defensive concerns against stronger or more physical opponents due to thin build and slight frame. Poor stock rate (steals + blocks: 1.2 per game: 3.0+ is elite).

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Reggie Miller (length, elite shooting, off-ball movement, high IQ and processing); Tyrese Haliburton (tall, high-feel guard with playmaking and shooting, but not quite the same passing capabilities as Haliburton); Tyler Herro (skilled scorer and ball handler but with defensive and physical limitations); Austin Reaves (high-level shot-making, pick-and-roll play, w/ elite efficiency); FLOOR - Kevin Martin (elite shooter, but thin/wiry frame could hinder development); Hubert Davis (knockdown perimeter shooter; becomes long-term rotation player with more playmaking); Nik Stauskas (elite shooting translates, but lack of high-end burst & thin frame prevents him from becoming primary offensive engine or standout defender).

(8) Christian Anderson pg / 6'3'' / Texas Tech / So.

(WS: 5.5 - PER: 21.2 - BPM: 9.8 - BPR: 9.57)

Date of Birth: April 2, 2006.

HS Ranking: #113 Class of 2024.

Strength: Poised and mature guard (6'3", 178 lbs) with advanced offensive skills. Versatile three-level scoring including elite three-point shooting (catch-and-shoot & off-dribble). Strong pick-and-roll operator with vision and processing speed. High-level playmaker not afraid of the moment. Competitive disposition & shot creation through footwork & handle.

Weakness: Slight build limits ability to absorb contact and finish at the rim against length. Defensive upside is average due to frame and lateral quickness. May struggle initially against more physical NBA defenses. Turnover prone at times due to picking up dribble early and lacking elite speed.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Keyonte George (best case scenario; tough shot-making ability, potential to score on all three-levels); C.J. McCollum (skilled combo guard with shooting but size constraints); Dennis Schröder (both players are German; high-level lead guard with slender build, quick-twitch change of direction and elite confidence in the pick-and-roll, but a much better shooter than Schröder). FLOOR - Tyus Jones (less physically robust version of Jones, frame will hinder ability to beat NBA-caliber switching bigs. Fringe rotation player who can run a second unit but is consistently hunted on defense); Denzel Valentine (elite mix of playmaking & shot making, but might struggle to stick in league due to lack of foot speed & defensive versatility if strength doesn't improve).

(9) Aday Mara c / 7'3'' / Michigan / Jr.

(WS: 4.2 - PER: 25.9 - BPM: 14.0 - BPR: 9.21)

Date of Birth: April 7, 2005.

HS Ranking: #81 Class of 2023.

Strength: Immense size (7'3") and length (9'9'' standing reach) for rim protection, rebounding, and altering shots with presence alone. Advanced passing and feel for a big, reading the floor like a guard and facilitating from the post or short roll. Efficient finisher at the rim with soft touch, post moves, and strong offensive rebounding (12.6% ORB rate). High basketball IQ, making smart reads and contributing as a versatile play-finisher.

Weakness: Lacks physicality and strength, struggling against contact and in high-tempo games due to conditioning. Defensive limitations in perimeter switching and footwork, with poor timing on some blocks. Inconsistent free-throw shooting and limited outside shot, reducing floor spacing. Turnover-prone in certain usages and not yet a reliable rim protector against elite offense.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Arvydas Sabonis (skilled passing big with rebounding and touch); Walker Kessler (rim-protecting center with rebounding focus but limited offense); Donovan Clingan (soft interior touch, potential floor spacer every now and then, limited mobility). FLOOR - Boban Marjanović (specialized, low-minute bench weapon); Balsa Koprivica (big who provides size, rim protection, and interior presence but lacks the speed or fluidity to stay on the floor in a modern NBA system).

(10) Bennett Stirtz pg / 6'4'' / Iowa / Sr.

(WS: 6.2 - PER: 22.8 - BPM: 10.5 - BPR: 9.13)

Date of Birth: October 3, 2003.

HS Ranking: N/A Class of 2022.

Strength: Elite pick-and-roll scoring and playmaking, with high efficiency (1.12 points per possession). Strong perimeter shooting, including off the dribble and on the move, hitting around 40% from three. High basketball IQ and feel for the game, with good handles, cutting ability, and finishing in the paint using runners and floaters. Reliable passer & efficient overall, with low turnovers & multi-faceted offensive ability.

Weakness: Lacks explosive athleticism, playing mostly below the rim and relying on skill over burst. Defensive limitations due to average size and quickness for an NBA guard. May struggle against more physical or athletic defenders at the pro level without added strength. Slightly older prospect, turning 23-years old during rookie year.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Mike Conley (skilled, efficient point guard with high IQ and shooting touch); Andrew Nembhard (savvy, high-IQ shot-creator who can adapt as both floor general or off-ball). FLOOR - Malcom Brogdon (reliable perimeter shooter & secondary playmaker); Nate Wolters (similar high-level vision out of ball screens & handoffs, capable of running an offense efficiently).

(11) Morez Johnson, Jr. pf / 6'9'' / Michigan / So.

(WS: 5.2 - PER: 25.8 - BPM: 12.4 - BPR: 8.97)

Date of Birth: January 25, 2006.

HS Ranking: #26 Class of 2024.

Strength: Physical and rugged big man (6'9", 250 lbs) with elite rebounding instincts on both ends. High motor and effort that make him a constant double-double threat. Efficient interior scoring through strength and footwork. Versatile defender with good hips and core strength for switching. Excellent screener and play-finisher in the paint. Might have that dawg in him, which could be both positive & negative.

Weakness: Limited offensive range with no consistent shooting. Prone to fouls due to aggressiveness. Slow-footed which could limit perimeter defense in space. Ability to create his own shot or shoot from distance, limiting him to primarily a pick-and-roll or interior scorer. Not the tallest big which caps rim protection potential.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Bam Adebayo (absolute best-case scenario; athletic, motor-driven big with defensive versatility and rebounding, but must improve jumper to make comparison applicable); Montrezl Harrell (energetic interior scorer and rebounder but with size and defensive limitations). * SIDE NOTE: The Bam Adebayo comparison was literally written a couple hours before Bam scored the 2nd most points in NBA history, when he dropped 83-points vs. the Washington Wizards. Well, there goes that comparison; Morez Johnson, Jr. will in no way, shape, or form be the next Bam Adebayo :) FLOOR - Paul Reed (undersized big, high energy player who struggles with fouls but provides value with rebounding, toughness, and hustle plays).

(12) Brayden Burries pg/sg / 6'4'' / Arizona / Fr.

(WS: 5.6 - PER: 22.0 - BPM: 11.4 - BPR: 8.91)

Date of Birth: September 18, 2005.

HS Ranking: #9 Class of 2025.

Strength: Strong, physical build for a guard, allowing him to absorb contact and finish downhill effectively. Versatile scoring from all levels, with a solid mid-range game, pull-ups, and confidence off the dribble. Capable of multi-faceted contributions (scoring, rebounding, assists) due to overall feel for the game. High confidence and maturity, with a well-rounded two-way game with improving efficiency.

Weakness: Can be inconsistent in shot selection and efficiency at times. Needs to refine decision-making as a primary handler against elite defenses. Defensive engagement can vary, though strength helps; not elite laterally. Lacks top-tier speed & vertical explosiveness, which may limit ability to create separation against elite defenders.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Devin Booker (strong combo guard who uses his frame to shield defenders, create space, and finish through contact. Knockdown jump shooter, 3-level scorer); Jamal Murray (potent scorer capable of high-volume output without relying on high-end athleticism). FLOOR - Malcolm Brogdon (reliable combo guard with scoring and playmaking, but athletic limitations hinder star potential); Quentin Grimes / Eric Gordon (3-and-D potential, physical play, and the ability to get downhill).

(13) Darius Acuff, Jr. pg / 6'3'' / Arkansas / Fr.

(WS: 5.5 - PER: 25.2 - BPM: 10.4 - BPR: 8.85)

Date of Birth: November 16, 2006.

HS Ranking: #10 Class of 2025.

Strength: Explosive three-level scorer with burst, crafty handles, and deep-range shooting (43% from three). Strong playmaking (6.2 APG, low turnovers) and pick-and-roll mastery, collapsing defenses. Physical toughness and functional strength to finish through contact despite size. High feel and creativity as a scorer and facilitator, with poised decision-making. Tough-minded, "alpha" mentality make him a dominant offensive catalyst.

Weakness: Undersized at 6'3" for an NBA guard, limiting defensive impact and matchups. Poor defender who gambles on steals too much; can be targeted. Low steals rate, which can be a red flag for the next level. Inconsistent shooting efficiency. Relies on craft over elite explosiveness; may struggle against longer NBA defenders.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Stephon Marbury (strong, tuff scoring PG with playmaking skills, tempo control, and lives in the paint. Marbury was more explosive of the bounce); Tyrese Maxey (explosive scoring with ability to control the game in various ways); Darius Garland (elite pick-and-roll playmaking, shot creation, and veteran-level court vision, though Acuff, Jr. possesses a much stronger frame). FLOOR - Collin Sexton (muscular, explosive scorer off the bench); Jeremiah Fears (similar scoring profiles & questions surrounding long-term fit as smaller, offensive-minded guard); Ajay Mitchell (solid playmaking, but inconsistent 3-point shooting & lack of top-tier explosive burst).

(14) Caleb Wilson sf/pf / 6'10'' / UNC / Fr.

(WS: 4.8 - PER: 31.4 - BPM: 14.1 - BPR: 8.82)

Date of Birth: July 18, 2006.

HS Ranking: #5 Class of 2025.

Strengths: Excellent physical tools (6'10" with 7'4'' wingspan), athleticism, & versatility on both ends. Strong rebounder (9.4 RPG) and two-way impact, leading in points, rebounds, steals, & blocks. Face-up scoring, ball-handling, and passing (2.7 APG), with good touch & shot selection (58% FG). Thrives in transition as finisher. Defensive instincts, covering ground, switching, & help defense with timing & length.

Weakness: Thin frame (215 lbs) needs more strength for NBA physicality and durability. Limited explosiveness and rim protection compared to elite bigs; foot speed issues on perimeter. Developing outside shooting and consistency in high-pressure matchups (sub-25% 3PT , though improving). Limited layup package, loose handle under pressure. Defensive impact is limited by stiff hips on perimeter and tendency to overextend or foul.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Kevin Garnett (two-way competitor with elite tools and versatility); Jermaine O'Neal (excellent shot-blocking, consistent mid-range scoring, and strong rebounding); Aaron Gordon (athletic forward with defensive upside and finishing); FLOOR - Jaden McDaniels (defensive specialist, shot-blocking prowess, ability to hit a mid-range jumper); Jerami Grant (capable of playing both forward positions, fitting into various lineups as 3rd or 4th scoring option. Wilson more length, Grant better shooter); Jonathan Isaac (consistent motor & energy, off-ball cutting, and finishing at the rim).

(15) Thomas Haugh sf/pf / 6'9'' / Florida / Jr.

(WS: 5.5 - PER: 20.6 - BPM: 11.0 - BPR: 8.80)

Date of Birth: July 7, 2003.

HS Ranking: #192 Class of 2023.

Strength: High-motor forward with versatility, impacting both ends through activity and IQ. Athletic blend of bounce, quickness, and coordination; strong cutter, finisher, and rebounder. Good feel for the game, passing, and connective play; spaces the floor with shooting touch. Defensive mobility in transition and versatility to guard multiple positions. Solid "glue-guy" capable of doing the little things needed to win.

Weakness: Inconsistent shooting, especially from deep, limiting spacing potential. Lacks a defined "calling card" skill; good at many things but no elite standout trait. Needs to improve stamina and physicality against bigger NBA fronts. Must tighten up handles and develop on-ball creation for game to pop at the next level.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Chandler Parsons (mobile high-energy forward that can defend wings and fill multiple roles. Parson's was a bit more fluid offensively at the same age); Cameron Johnson (confident shooter who can play as a floor-spacing PF, but excels more at cutting, transitioning, and slashing to the basket than just spotting up). FLOOR - Grant Williams (glue-guy with hustle & connective skills); Dean Wade (defensive versatility, ability to make an impact without needing high-volume touches).

(16) Labaron Philon, Jr. pg / 6'4'' / Alabama / So.

(WS: 4.4 - PER: 25.9 - BPM: 10.8 - BPR: 8.67)

Date of Birth: November 24, 2005.

HS Ranking: #32 Class of 2024.

Strength: Twitchy, shifty lead guard with elite change-of-pace, advanced court vision, and drive-and-kick playmaking; crafty finisher with soft touch/floaters and body control; high-motor on-ball defender who generates steals and shows composure in big moments; excellent A/TO ratio and poise under pressure. High energy player on both sides of ball.

Weakness: Still developing as a structured pick-and-roll operator (timing/reads); shooting remains a swing skill; slight frame and limited vertical explosiveness make him vulnerable to physicality and rim protection. Below-the-rim finisher with inconsistent shooting mechanics and a tendency to be turnover-prone. Struggles with navigation of screens and often gambles on defense. Inconsistent against top-tier defensive pressure.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Goran Dragić (crafty, high IQ versatile play-maker. Excellent tempo control. Slithery handles to get to the rim and utilize "buttery" floater game); Dejounte Murray (shifty, combo creator with defensive instincts, scoring prowess, and solid vision & passing). FLOOR - Spencer Dinwiddie (high-feel, combo-guard creator, utilizing hesitation moves, crossovers, and strong, crafty handle to create space for himself & teammates); Delon Wright (reliable backup point guard with efficiency but limited burst/strength; Philon, Jr. is better offensive player & worse defensive player than Wright).

(17) Isaiah Evans sg/sf / 6'6'' / Duke / So.

(WS: 4.8 - PER: 19.2 - BPM: 10.2 - BPR: 8.49)

Date of Birth: December 6, 2005.

HS Ranking: #16 Class of 2024.

Strength: Elite perimeter shooting with versatility off the catch, movement, and screens (45% from three). Long, wiry frame for fluid movement and clean looks over defenders; microwave scorer. High offensive feel, shot preparation, and confidence; impacts as a specialist shooter. Defensive potential with length and agility to cover ground.

Weakness: Limited scoring inside arc and at rim due to lack of strength & explosiveness. Slender build (180 lbs) hinders physicality & finishing through contact. Low volume in mid-range & paint; needs to expand offensive role beyond shooting. Not the greatest rebounder for position, poor assist usage, and needs to improve defensive focus & consistency.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Khris Middleton (skilled wing known for high-level shooting, versatility, and efficient scoring. Comparison hinges on Evans developing the necessary strength, consistency, and two-way impact at pro level); Kevin Martin (elite shooter, excellent off-ball movement, free-throw wizard, but thin/wiry frame could hinder development). FLOOR - Wesley Person (elite-shooting, lanky wing with high-efficiency 3-point range); Nik Stauskas (elite shooting translates, but thin frame prevents him from becoming a primary offensive engine or defender).

(18) Nate Ament sf/pf / 6'10'' / Tennessee / Fr.

(WS: 4.5 - PER: 21.6 - BPM: 8.9 - BPR: 7.74)

Date of Birth: December 10, 2006.

HS Ranking: #4 Class of 2025.

Strength: 6-foot-10 wing with length, fluidity, and mobility; versatile scorer who attacks off the dribble, shoots with high release, and shows playmaking vision; smooth handle for size; calm composure and defensive tools; with length and lateral quickness, he can switch onto multiple positions (2 through 4), using his tools to disrupt passing lanes.

Weakness: Needs strength to finish through contact and avoid getting bumped off path; inefficient at the rim and limited rebounding/blocking production for size; plays smaller than listed height on both ends at times; lacks elite, quick-twitch burst, making it difficult for him to blow by capable defenders; inconsistent 3-point stroke and turnover prone.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Lamar Odom (jumbo creator able to handle the ball in transition, score in the post, and play a point-forward type of role. Ament posses more natural scoring ability); Michael Porter, Jr. (size & athleticism, able to create off the dribble and stretch floor with 3-point shooting. Ament not as a proficient from behind arch); Keith Van Horn (scoring versatility, rebounding prowess, mobility, athleticism, and length); Jabari Smith, Jr. (sharp-shooting athletic forward with versatile defensive capabilities). FLOOR - Nikola Mirotić (versatile floor-spacing forward capable of playing inside & out); Danilo Gallinari (forward with guard skills capable of scoring on all three-levels); Jonathan Isaac (long, versatile two-way forward with shooting and defensive upside); Austin Daye (skilled stretch-four who provides size and shooting but lacks physicality).

(19) Darryn Peterson pg/sg / 6'6'' / Kansas / Fr.

(WS: 3.2 - PER: 25.9 - BPM: 14.1 - BPR: 7.58)

Date of Birth: January 17, 2007.

HS Ranking: #2 Class of 2025.

Strength: Position/Size: 6'5"–6'6" combo guard w/ 6'10.5" wingspan, 8'7" standing reach. Polished three-level scorer with elite shot-making touch: master of mid-range pull-ups, step-backs, and footwork (creates separation effortlessly); threatens from deep and finishes efficiently at the rim with either hand or through contact. High basketball IQ and poise: plays within the flow, reads defenses instinctively, avoids tunnel vision, and makes smart decisions without forcing. Strong, physical frame and handle: bullies smaller guards, changes speed/paces well, uses screens effectively in pick-and-roll, and creates for teammates as a natural passer (low turnovers relative to usage). Rebounding and physicality: productive on the glass for a guard; initiates contact and draws fouls at a high rate while being a reliable free-throw shooter. Versatile two-way defender: active hands, instincts, shot-blocking timing for the position, and competitiveness; can guard bigger players and disrupt off-ball. Mature, confident demeanor with alpha competitiveness and effortless athleticism (glides on dunks, bouncy finishes).

Weakness: Not an elite-level explosive athlete (good quickness and first step but relies more on craft than raw burst). Three-point consistency in high-volume/league settings (capable with natural touch but can improve reliability and shot selection to avoid contested jumpers). Can be foul-prone due to aggressiveness and occasionally hunts contact on pull-ups rather than simpler shots. Assist usage needs work. Weird injury concerns, durability issues, and questions regarding his love for the game.

NBA Player Comparison:

CEILING - Kobe Bryant (once again. ridiculous comparison, but similarity in size, effortless scoring ability, shot-creation, midrange game, and ability to finish through contact. Not the athlete or competitor Kobe was); Ray Allen (younger Ray Allen comparison; shares elite off-ball movement, jump-shooting, and athleticism. Peterson better ball handling & playmaking; Allen better 3-point shooting); Devin Booker (franchise cornerstone guard who is an elite three-level scorer, mid-range assassin, efficient creator, and two-way impact player with championship-level poise); Brandon Roy (elite scoring guards (6'5"–6'6") who excel at creating shots, maneuvering through defenses with elite footwork & pace, and maintaining high efficiency from all three levels, often relying on skill and poise rather than just brute athleticism. Possible durability issues down the line).

FLOOR - Bradley Beal (smooth, high-volume scorer with strong defense, mid-range mastery, and playmaking who thrives as a reliable All-Star or elite complementary guard); Richard Hamilton (relentless off-ball movement, three-level scoring, mid-range toughness, and efficiency); Stephon Castle (both are viewed as high-IQ, physically mature, and versatile guards capable of playing in various lineup configurations. Peterson projects more as a primary scoring machine, while Castle has established himself through elite defense and secondary playmaking); Dylan Harper (high-floor comparison, jumbo guard, primary ball-handler w/ excellent tempo control, tight handles, & crafty finishing. Peterson has more upside due to explosive athleticism & better outside shooting).

(20) Hannes Steinbach pf / 6'11'' / Washington / Fr.

(WS: 5.6 - PER: 28.0 - BPM: 10.1 - BPR: 7.58)

Date of Birth: May 1, 2006.

HS Ranking: #175 Class of 2025.

Strength: Mature NBA frame with natural strength, elite hands, and rebounding instincts; efficient interior scorer with touch and footwork; physicality and motor allow him to dominate the glass and finish through contact; good short-roll passing and basketball IQ; versatile defender who rotates well and plays hard.

Weakness: Lacks lateral quickness and perimeter defensive foot speed; not an explosive athlete or dominant post scorer; limited upside as a true center against NBA length/speed. Limited 3-point shooting volume, inconsistent interior defensive instincts, and a lack of elite vertical explosiveness as a rim protector.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Nikola Vučević (high-level rebounding with offensive versatility and physicality in the paint); Isaiah Hartenstein (skilled, high-IQ big with rebounding, passing, and physical presence). FLOOR - Steven Adams (tough, rebounding specialist who anchors the paint with effort and strength); Drew Gooden (solid defense, reliable rebounding, and low-post scoring).

(21) Cameron Carr sg / 6'5'' / Baylor / So.

(WS: 4.5 - PER: 22.5 - BPM: 9.4 - BPR: 7.39)

Date of Birth: November 21, 2004.

HS Ranking: #55 Class of 2023.

Strength: Explosive vertical athlete and transition finisher; elite 3-and-D tools with smooth, deep-range shooting (catch-and-shoot/off-dribble); excellent off-ball movement and relocation; three-level scoring confidence; length and fluidity create defensive disruption; excellent shot-blocking capabilities & ridiculously long wingspan for 6'5'' SG (7'2'').

Weakness: Needs significant strength (175 lbs soaking wet) to handle physicality and absorb contact; tunnel vision and shot selection issues; negative assist-to-turnover and inconsistent playmaking/ball security; on-ball defensive consistency by navigating screens; poor decision making leads to inefficient play at times.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Jalen Green (elite athleticism, natural scoring instincts, vertical lob threat, but poor shot selection at times. Green much better at creating off the dribble); Devin Vassell (high-volume shooting with mid-range scoring potential and defensive versatility). FLOOR - Terrence Ross (high-volume 3-point shooting, exceptional transition play, and instant "microwave" offense off the bench); Mosses Moody (similar physical tools at 6-foot-5 with over 7-foot wingspan and solid 3-and-D potential).

(22) Koa Peat pf / 6'8'' / Arizona / Fr.

(WS: 3.8 - PER: 20.1 - BPM: 8.4 - BPR: 7.22)

Date of Birth: January 20, 2007.

HS Ranking: #8 Class of 2025.

Strength: Strong, physical 6-foot-8, 240-pound frame with fluid athleticism and high motor; dominant interior scorer who finishes through contact and exploits mismatches; advanced basketball IQ with winning mentality; versatile defender who switches and blocks shots; solid midrange pull-up and rebounding; alert passer/playmaker for size; excellent genetics; older brother Andrus Peat is a standout offensive lineman in the NFL.

Weakness: Limited perimeter shooting (low volume/poor consistency from three); needs to expand creation and ball-handling against elite length; relies heavily on physicality that may be neutralized at the NBA level; limited defensive rim protection; slow reaction to the ball; lapses in off-ball awareness & communication; lacks ideal height/length for a traditional PF/C, causing struggles against taller defenders; poor free-throw shooter (60%).

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Paul Millsap (physical versatile forward with finishing and defensive impact); Larry Johnson (strong athletic PF with skilled inside scoring, soft touch, and pump fakes, turnarounds, and up-and-under moves); Carlos Boozer (efficient mid-range jumper & tenacious rebounding). FLOOR - Thaddeus Young (tough forward who provides energy, midrange scoring, low-post defense, and rebounding); Corliss Williamson (bruising, undersized high-scoring forward specialized in bringing instant offense and physicality off the bench); Jared Sullinger (high basketball IQ, elite rebounding ability, and polished low-post scoring, but undersized, can't create for himself off the dribble, struggles against taller players, and lacks rim protection a big needs to stay on the floor).

(23) Meleek Thomas pg/sg / 6'5'' / Arkansas / Fr.

(WS: 3.7 - PER: 19.3 - BPM: 7.3 - BPR: 7.06)

Date of Birth: August 6, 2006.

HS Ranking: #12 Class of 2025.

Strength: Elite-level shooter with deep range, quick release, and confidence off the catch/dribble; flashes of on-ball creation and midrange pull-ups; high motor and two-way effort; solid rebounding and physical ball-handling for his position; versatile play maker & excellent assist/turnover ratio; draws fouls & knocks down free-throws (over 80%).

Weakness: Limited burst and vertical athleticism hinder rim attacks/finishing in traffic; high-volume scoring can lead to inefficiency; needs more strength to absorb contact and create easier shots consistently; reliance on tough contested shots; defensive ability vs. explosive guards impacted by average athleticism despite consistent effort.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Jordan Clarkson (instant-offense scoring spark with shot making versatility); Nickeil Alexander-Walker (energetic guard who can hit shots & defend). FLOOR - Gary Trent, Jr. (specialist shooter/wing who provides spacing, spot-up threat, and solid defense); Jordan Hawkins (shooting capability and potential high volume scoring off the bench, but lacks overall consistency to take game to next level).

(24) Mikel Brown, Jr. pg / 6'5'' / Louisville / Fr.

(WS: 2.6 - PER: 20.6 - BPM: 6.7 - BPR: 6.43)

Date of Birth: April 3, 2006.

HS Ranking: #7 Class of 2025.

Strength: Elite shooting mechanics with deep range; confident and repeatable from pull-ups, spot-ups, and contested shots. Advanced pick-and-roll playmaking with excellent reads, vision, and pocket/bounce passes. Poise & ball control; uses hesitations/changes of pace effectively while keeping turnovers low. Versatility (on-or-off ball); good size (6'5") and length for a PG. Defensive anticipation; generates steals & stays in front of ball-handlers.

Weakness: Slight frame and limited strength; can be knocked off balance or bothered by physical contact. Below-average explosiveness and vertical pop; primarily a below-the-rim finisher. Occasional efficiency dips under pressure or when forcing shots (early college FG% struggles). Needs continued physical development to hold up against NBA length and contact. Potential durability issues down the line if strength doesn't improve.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Tyrese Haliburton (dynamic scoring guard with length, elite creation and deep range); Michael Ray Richardson (long-wiry defensive playmaking PG with exceptional passing and 20+ ppg scoring ability. Mikel Brown, Jr., not quite the same defensive menace as Ray Richardson); Coby White (ability to push the pace, score off the dribble, and shoot from deep); FLOOR - Jordan Poole (high-upside scorer capable of creating own shot through elite dribbling & pull-up shooting. Brown Jr. a more controlled, playmaking-oriented version of Poole, but shares similar tendencies for inconsistency); Spencer Dinwiddie (slender guard capable of being a lead play-maker); Vern Fleming (solid starting PG with shooting & playmaking but limited physicality).

(25) Chris Cenac, Jr. pf/c / 6'11'' / Houston / Fr.

(WS: 3.8 - PER: 19.0 - BPM: 7.2 - BPR: 6.32)

Date of Birth: February 1, 2007.

HS Ranking: #6 Class of 2025.

Strength: Rare combination of size (6'11", 240 lbs, 7'5'' wingspan), mobility, coordination, & athleticism; runs the floor and finishes above the rim easily. Strong defensive instincts as a rim protector and shot-alterer with length. Rebounding presence and physical tools for a modern big. Projectable shooting mechanics with mid-range/face-up potential & long-term stretch upside. Versatility in pick-and-roll/pop actions & low turnover rate (1.0 per game).

Weakness: Still developing core strength and physicality; struggles finishing through contact or holding position vs. stronger bigs. Inconsistent motor/effort at times and foul trouble. Decision-making under pressure (e.g., post double-teams) and current 3-point shooting consistency. Needs time to add polish to post game and footwork. Not the greatest shot-blocker atm despite size/athleticism (0.4 bpg). Overall lack of production, poor free-throw shooting (57%) and free-throw rate (1.3 FTA per game).

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Rasheed Wallace (absolute best case scenario; very mobile defender and efficient stretch-four/five capabilities with proficient rim-protection); Jaren Jackson, Jr. (switchable, rim-protecting big with floor-spacing upside and better rebounding); Myles Turner (modern, floor-spacing big with defensive versatility); Kel'el Ware (athletic big with defensive impact but offensive limitations). FLOOR - Steven Adams (tough versatile defending big, but offensive game never fully develops); Noah Clowney (raw, athletic big who needs significant time to develop an offensive identity beyond being a lob threat); Dwight Powell (mobile, athletic big who can run the floor and finish lobs but lacks elite rim protection or reliable perimeter shooting to be a high-impact starter); Skal Labissière (unicorn tools for size, but unrefined feel for game, never develops true calling-card, & struggles with NBA physicality).

(26) Braylon Mullins sg / 6'6'' / Uconn / Fr.

(WS: 2.8 - PER: 15.8 - BPM: 7.2 - BPR: 5.16)

Date of Birth: April 18, 2006.

HS Ranking: #14 Class of 2025.

Strength: Great positional size (6'6''). Elite perimeter shooting with deep range, high volume, and versatility (catch-and-shoot, off-dribble, movement, off screens). Scoring gravity and off-ball movement; excellent cutter/relocator who creates for teammates. Instant processing and decision-making with skip/laydown passes in actions. Competitiveness and two-way motor; plays with confidence and effort. High B-ball IQ.

Weakness: Limited vertical explosiveness and athleticism; not a high leaper or rim attacker. Can become too jumper-reliant; low FT attempts and occasional strength concerns vs. physical defenders. Defensive containment can be challenged against quicker wings. Needs to develop better play-making skills. Limited ability to create own shot against elite defenders. Streaky stretches when shot isn't falling.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Klay Thompson (best case scenario; threat off screens, in transition, and as a spot-up shooter with limitless range; not the defender Klay was, but shows promise on that side of the ball); Tyler Herro (high-level shooting guard with elite scoring potential; Herro better creator, Mullins better defender); Kon Knueppel (elite, deadeye shooter who can shoot off the catch or dribble; Mullins more versatile defender & better athlete); Danny Green (3-and-D shooting wing with gravity and competitiveness); Kyle Korver (another high-level Caucasian sniper with good positional size); Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (high-level 3-and-D wing; more of a high-floor comparison). FLOOR - Tim Hardaway, Jr. (highly skilled shooter and perimeter creator, but Mullins better defender); Brent Barry (elite shooting & movement, sneaky athleticism, high IQ and versatility); Luke Kennard (high-volume, elite-level shooting specialist); Grady Dick (high-volume, elite-shooting wing with good positional size); Duncan Robinson (elite movement shooter and floor-spacer in a specialized role); Nik Stauskas (6'6'' SG sniper; shot making translates but defense does not, even though Mullins is a better defender).

(27) Toundre Yessoufou sg / 6'5'' / Baylor / Fr.

(WS: 3.9 - PER: 21.7 - BPM: 6.2 - BPR: 4.92)

Date of Birth: May 15, 2006.

HS Ranking: #11 Class of 2025.

Strength: Powerful 6'5"-6'6" frame with strength, explosiveness, and athleticism; bullies smaller defenders and finishes through contact. Versatile scoring (powerful slashes, mid-range fadeaways, post-ups) with efficiency. Physical and versatile defense; switches well, anticipates, and disrupts with length/hands. Rebounding and motor; plays bigger than size with consistent effort. High-upside creation flashes and court vision for a wing.

Weakness: Limited perimeter creativity and ball-handling skills; relies more on physicality than craft against elite defenders. 3-point shooting still developing and inconsistent for full spacing at the moment. Needs to expand handle and counters for NBA length/speed. Assist (1.6) turnover (1.9) ratio. Can force plays when physical advantages diminish.

NBA Player Comparisons: CEILING - V.J. Edgecombe (high-motor, athletic Baylor wing with chiseled, NBA-ready body, strong defensive instincts, and high-energy scoring ability. Edgecombe has better jumper & handles); Bennedict Mathurin (big-bodied, strong wing who excels at getting downhill, attacking the rim, and finishing through contact. Mathurin better shot creation). FLOOR - Lu Dort (tough, physical two-way wing with scoring flashes); Cam Whitmore (explosive physical scorer with defensive tools, but lack of playmaking & tunnel vision when attacking. Yessoufou shows better defensive intensity).

(28) Alijah Arenas sg / 6'6'' / USC / Fr.

(WS: 0.4 - PER: 11.8 - BPM: - 0.9 - BPR: 1.27)

Date of Birth: March 16, 2007.

HS Ranking: #29 Class of 2025.

Strength: NBA genetics; son of Gilbert Arenas. Smooth, crafty and creative; scores at three levels with soft touch and scoring instincts. Ideal modern guard/wing size (6'6") and length (near 7' wingspan). Natural feel for creation and off-ball/off-dribble scoring. Adept at drawing fouls. Positional versatility and flashes of high-level shot-making.

Weakness: Inconsistent/in-efficient shooting (especially early college 3PT% and inside-the-arc). Limited physicality/strength; can be reckless with decisions and turnovers. Defensive discipline and quickness lapses; needs better consistency. Durability questions and raw elements in translation. Only played 14 games; another year at USC would be beneficial.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (super lofty comparison, but similar playing style & physique; 6'6'' guard w/ length, high-volume, three-level scorer who relies on body control, footwork, mid-range proficiency, and a smooth scoring touch); Gilbert Arenas (high-level elite scoring guard with creativity & offensive flair. Alijah has more height & length than his father); Jamal Crawford (elite shot-creation, sharpshooting, high-volume scorer with incredible handles); FLOOR - Caris LeVert (high-volume, on-ball scorer with great length and can act as primary or secondary creator on offense); Larry Hughes (similar scoring arsenal and physical tools) MarShon Brooks (both 6'5''-6'6'' guards w/ 7-foot wingspan, specializing in creating off the dribble, using hesitations, and scoring in bunches. Brooks struggled to carve out a long-term role, but Arenas's ability to operate on-and-off ball make him more versatile in today's modern NBA).

(29) Jayden Quaintance pf/c / 6'10'' / Kentucky / So.

(WS: 0.1 - PER: 13.1 - BPM: 1.8 - BPR: N/A)

Date of Birth: July 11, 2007.

HS Ranking: #8 Class of 2024.

Strengths: Elite size (6'10'', 255 lbs, 7'5'' wingspan), rim protection and defensive playmaking; length, timing, instincts, and switchability. Rebounding motor and physical tools; controls the glass on both ends. Athleticism and mobility for a big; runs the floor and finishes above the rim. High energy and disruptive hands (steals/blocks).

Weakness: Very raw/non-existent shooting (poor FT% and 3PT range). Offensive polish lacking (ball control, post footwork, self-creation). Injury history (ACL recovery impacts explosiveness). Needs strength and experience to handle physical NBA bigs consistently. Inconsistent defensive focus despite having all the physical tools to be a defensive force.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - DeMarcus Cousins (potential two-way, do-it-all big; switchable defensive anchor with length, athleticism and rebounding. Quaintance offensive bag not nearly as deep); Jalen Duren (both 6'10'' w/ 7'5'' wingspans; operates primarily as a rim-running big who dunks everything and excels in pick-and-roll). Wendell Carter, Jr. (tweener bigs w/ 7'5'' wingspans; stock machines w/ defensive versatility, high B-ball IQ, and inside/outside balance). FLOOR - Clint Capela (potential to become a reliable starting big focused on rim protection and rebounding); Dale Davis (rugged defensive anchor with physicality, intimidation, rebounding, and blue-collar mentality. Quaintance more offensive potential); Robert Williams III (high-energy rim protector w/ athleticism, durability issues, & rebounding in a limited offensive role).

(30) Karim López sf/pf / 6'8'' / Mexico / 2007

(WS: N/A - PER: N/A - BPM: N/A - BPR: N/A)

Date of Birth: April 12, 2007.

HS Ranking: N/A Class of 2025.

Strength: Strong (6'8" frame) with positional size (7-foot wingspan), athleticism, and toughness; efficient slasher who draws fouls. Motor and rebounding (especially offensive); competitive and team-first. Two-way versatility; flashes (dribble, pass, spot-up shooting); productive and mature for age. Physicality in finishing and face-up game. Plays with an edge and does the little things needed to win at a high level.

Weakness: Streaky perimeter shooting and needs more consistency/confidence from three. Defensive discipline and lateral quickness lapses; can get lost off-ball. Foul prone at times and has a high turnover rate. Limited self-creation and mechanical/stiff movement when attacking the basket. "Jack of all trades" profile without one elite skill yet.

NBA Player Comparison: CEILING - Paul George (ridiculous comparison, but similar physical profiles and defensive versatility; 3-and-D wing with length, defense, and playmaking abilities) Deni Avdija (versatile forward with two-way potential and similar physical tools. Avdija much better with self-creation and shooting); OG Anunoby (defensive-minded instincts, strength, and the ability to guard multiple positions while providing offense every now & then); Jaden McDaniels (solid 3-and-D role player with similar defensive upside, length, and versatility). FLOOR - Kyle Kuzma (secondary offensive option capable of guarding multiple positions, offering scoring versatility, and positional size on defense); De'Andre Hunter (defensive-minded wing with similar physical tools, athleticism, and energy); Tari Eason (versatile, high-motor defensive forward with potential to affect the game without needing high usage); Eduardo Nájera (6'8'' Mexican's with physicality, defense, high-motor, & intensity. López shows much higher trajectory, but Nájera represents worse case scenario floor NBA comparison).

The Verdict: Could 2026 Join the Pantheon?

The NBA Draft’s history is a tapestry of what-if's and triumphs. 2026’s class, with its blend of star potential and role-player depth, has all the ingredients to challenge the elites. If Peterson becomes the 2nd coming of Kobe Bryant (unlikely), Dybantsa continues his scoring prowess, and Boozer remains a dominant big, we might look back on this draft class with much reverence and adulation. As March Madness unfolds, keep an eye on these prospects, as they are on the precipice of redefining the league for decades. And remember, the draft isn’t just about draft picks; it’s about legacies in the making.

NBA Draft History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025):

The 2026 NBA Draft class is being heralded as one of the best since the 2003 NBA Draft led by LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Bosh. Those are some pretty big shoes to fill, so how will the 2026 class be viewed if they fall short of expectations? Well, in order to know that, we first need to know the best NBA Draft classes of all-time. We all have a general idea of the best NBA Draft classes in history, and guess what? We've been right, but now we have statistical data to go along with gut instincts.

Michael Jordan: No. 3 1984 NBA Draft

There were three variables used in ranking the past 78-years of NBA Draft classes. (1) Win Shares (WS): Estimate of the number of wins contributed by the player. (2) Player Efficiency Rating (PER): Measure of per-minute production by the player. (3) Value Over Replacement Player (VORP): Box score estimate of the points per 100 team possessions that a player contributed above a replacement level player, translated to an average team & prorated to an 82-game NBA season.

Value Over Replacement Player (VORP) is generally considered one of the better ways to evaluate how successful an NBA player has been during his career, so of the three variables used in determining the best NBA Draft classes over the last 78-years, VORP was the main statistic used in ranking the classes. Higher the average VORP of a class, higher the ranking. If classes were tied with the same VORP, then Win Shares (WS) were used to break the tie.

The Win Shares (WS) used were the TOTAL win shares produced by each class, while both Player Efficiency Rating (PER) and Value Over Replacement Player (VORP) was the AVERAGE production of the 14-players (Lottery) from each class. To put these numbers into perspective, here are the statistics from an average NBA player.

Kobe Bryant: No. 13 1996 NBA Draft

The average NBA player produces roughly 15-20 Win Shares (WS) over their career, so the average Win Shares of a 14-player class (Lottery) is about 210-280. Elite NBA players produce over 100+ Win Shares in their career by themselves. The average Player Efficiency Rating (PER) of an NBA player is 15. Elite NBA players average roughly 20-25 PER for their career. And the average Value Over Replacement Player (VORP) is negative - 2.0. An elite NBA player averages roughly 70-100+ VORP over their career.

The 14 (Lottery) best players were chosen for each NBA Draft, with their original number they were selected in their given NBA Draft (assuming they were drafted) next to their current ranking. Obviously older classes that have already finished their NBA careers have a greater advantage over younger classes since they had more time to accumulate statistics, but for the most part the rankings seem pretty accurate. A high (PER), coupled with high Win Shares (WS), usually leads to a high (VORP), thus a high ranking.

Prospect-Central: NBA Draft Ranking Side Notes:

(1) Standout NBA players that went undrafted but still had long, successful careers were added to their given NBA Draft class, if they were good enough. (2) 1947-1969 NBA Draft classes were ranked only by Win Shares, thus they were ranked separately. (3) Some of Prospect-Central's Top 100 Hooper's Never to Play in the NBA were added to their given NBA Draft class as well as a few other notable players and people (Len Bias, Hank Gathers, Oscar Schmidt, Earl “The Goat” Manigault, etc). Since they never played in the NBA, they did not effect the ranking & were identified by this (??).

Prospect-Central: NBA Draft & HS Rankings Correlation:

LeBron James: No. 1 2003 NBA Draft

If you think high school basketball rankings don't matter, well...you're wrong. There is 100% a correlation between how good a high school basketball class is and how good an NBA Draft class eventually becomes. Obviously international players that get drafted while never playing high school basketball in the U.S. throw off the averages, but besides that the two essentially mirror themselves.

Prospect-Central ranked the best high school basketball classes over the last 50-years (1976-2025) and the rankings are eerily similar. The Top 5 HS classes and the Top 5 all-time NBA Drafts? Essentially the same superstars. Class of 1981 (Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing) & Class of 1980 (Hakeem Olajuwon & John Stockton) fed the immortal 1984/85 drafts. Class of 1995 (Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Vince Carter) powered 1996-98. Class of 2003 (LeBron James) was the 2003 draft. And Class of 1983 (David Robinson, Scottie Pippen, Reggie Miller) rounded out the Top 5 in HS basketball rankings, and were responsible for the 1987 NBA Draft's Top 5 ranking. The numbers don’t lie; higher average VORP in HS talent pools equals deeper, more Hall of Fame-rich NBA drafts. The rankings are near identical.

HS c/o 2025 & 2026 NBA Draft: Potential Top 10?

While the high school Class of 2025 was already thought to be a pretty good class when it came to NBA potential, the way some of the freshman have played during the 2025-2026 college basketball season has caused some analysts to reevaluate the situation. How good does this class have to be to crack the Top 10 of all-time NBA Draft's in history? Spoiler Alert: they're going to have to be really, really good at playing basketball.

In order for the 2026 NBA Draft to become one of the best of all-time and crack the Top 10, they're going to need a minimum of 1,000 Win Shares and an average VORP of nearly 22.0 between the 14-players (Lottery). Impossible? No. Unlikely? Only one way to find out. Time to see how A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and the rest of the 2026 NBA Draft prospects might stack up with their predecessors. Prospect-Central proudly presents the ranking of every NBA Draft in History (1947-2025).

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

(1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-56) - (1947-1969)

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-1969)

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Prospect-Central: Ranking Every NBA Draft in History (1947-1969)

Written by: Prospect-Central

The NBA Draft: A Legacy of Stars, Surprises, & Potential:

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

(1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-56) - (1947-1969)

The Origins: Humble Beginnings to Lottery Drama:

Clifton McNeely: No. 1 1947 BAA Draft

The Golden Eras: Best Draft Classes of All-Time:

Consensus Honorable Mentions:

1985 (Karl Malone, Patrick Ewing, Chris Mullin, Joe Dumars)

1987 (David Robinson, Scottie Pippen, Reggie Miller)

2009 (Steph Curry, James Harden, Blake Griffin)

2026 NBA Draft: Potential All-Timer in the Making?

Darryn Peterson: Kansas

2026 NBA Draft: Potential 1st Round Draft Picks:

A.J. Dybantsa: BYU

To put these numbers into context, here are those same stats for an average Division I NCAA college basketball player:

Cameron Boozer: Duke

HERE is a quick scouting report for 30 potential 2026 NBA Draft first round selections ranked ONLY by Bayesian Performance Rating (BPR). This is NOT my personal opinion on players and since there are still games left to be played, stats will continue to change until the last game of the 2025-26 NCAA basketball season is played come April 6th, 2026.

NCAA Basketball: Player Stat Index:

The Verdict: Could 2026 Join the Pantheon?

NBA Draft History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025):

Michael Jordan: No. 3 1984 NBA Draft

Kobe Bryant: No. 13 1996 NBA Draft

Prospect-Central: NBA Draft Ranking Side Notes:

Prospect-Central: NBA Draft & HS Rankings Correlation:

LeBron James: No. 1 2003 NBA Draft

HS c/o 2025 & 2026 NBA Draft: Potential Top 10?

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

(1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-56) - (1947-1969)

Mel Hutchins: 1951 NBA Draft

(23) 1951 NBA Draft (WS: 87.3 - PER: 11.0 - VORP: N/A)

(02) (1) Mel Hutchins pf / 6'6'' / Tri-Cities Blackhawks

(09) (2) Don Sunderlage / 6'1'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(10) (3) Whitey Skoog pg / 5'11'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(19) (4) Lew Hitch pf / 6'8'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(68) (5) George Dempsey / 6'2'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(55) (6) Al McGuire pg / 6'2'' / New York Knicks

(32) (7) Bill Tosheff pg / 6'1'' / Indianapolis Olympians

(18) (8) Mel Payton sf / 6'4'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(23) (9) Jake Fendley pg / 6'0'' / Fort Wayne Pistons

(07) (10) Ernie Barrett sg / 6'3'' / Boston Celtics

(31) (11) Jim Slaughter / 6'11'' / Tri-Cities Blackhawks

(08) (12) Sam Ranzino sg / 6'1'' / Rochester Royals

(56) (13) Jim Luisi pg / 6'2'' / Boston Celtics

(14) (14) Don Savage sg/sf / 6'3'' / Syracuse Nationals

(00) (??) Sherman White sf/pf / 6'8'' / Philadelphia, PA

(01) (??) Gene Melchiorre pg / 5'8'' / Baltimore Bullets

Sam Jones: 1957 NBA Draft

(22) 1957 NBA Draft (WS: 122.3 - PER: 9.5 - VORP: N/A)

(08) (1) Sam Jones sg / 6'4'' / Boston Celtics

(01) (2) Hot Rod Hundley pg / 6'4'' / Cincinnati Royals

(03) (3) Jim Krebs c / 6'8'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(60) (4) Woody Sauldsberry pf / 6'7'' / Philly Warriors

(02) (5) Charlie Tyra pf/c / 6'8'' / Detroit Pistons

(12) (6) Jim Palmer c / 6'8'' / St. Louis Hawks

(04) (7) Win Wilfong pg / 6'2'' / St. Louis Hawks

(67) (8) Steve Hamilton sf / 6'6'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(48) (9) Maurice King pg / 6'2'' / Boston Celtics

(09) (10) Dick Duckett pg / 6'1'' / Cincinnati Royals

(13) (11) Larry Friend sg / 6'4'' / New York Knicks

(05) (12) Brendan McCann pg / 6'2'' / New York Knicks

(06) (13) Lennie Rosenbluth sf / 6'4'' / Philly Warriors

(18) (14) Bill Ebben sg / 6'4'' / Detroit Pistons

Clyde Lovellette: 1952 NBA Draft

(21) 1952 NBA Draft (WS: 137.8 - PER: 12.9 - VORP: N/A)

(09) (1) Clyde Lovellette c / 6'9'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(12) (2) Monk Meineke pf / 6'7'' / Fort Wayne Pistons

(02) (3) Jim Baechtold sf / 6'4'' / Baltimore Bullets

(90) (4) Gene Conley pf / 6'8'' / Boston Celtics

(14) (5) Zeke Zawoluk / 6'7'' / Indianapolis Olympians

(18) (6) Jack McMahon pg / 6'1'' / Rochester Royals

(10) (7) Eddie Miller c / 6'8'' / Milwaukee Hawks

(13) (8) Walt Davis pf/c / 6'8'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(19) (9) Jim Holstein sf / 6'3'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(03) (10) Dick Groat pg / 5'11'' / Fort Wayne Pistons

(93) (11) Bob Peterson sf / 6'5'' / Baltimore Bullets

(44) (12) Gene Rhodes / 6'1'' / Indianapolis Olympians

(05) (13) Ralph Polson pf / 6'7'' / New York Knicks

(07) (14) Bob Lochmueller / 6'5'' / Syracuse Nationals

(00) (??) Bill Spivey c / 7'0'' / Lakeland, FL

Nate Thurmond: 1963 NBA Draft

(20) 1963 NBA Draft (WS: 193.8 - PER: 12.4 - VORP: N/A)

(03) (1) Nate Thurmond 6'11 / San Francisco Warriors

(11) (2) Gus Johnson sf/pf / 6'6'' / Baltimore Bullets

(44) (3) Larry Jones pg/sg / 6'2'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(04) (4) Eddie Miles sg / 6'4'' / Detroit Pistons

(01) (5) Art Heyman sg/sf / 6'5'' / New York Knicks

(02) (6) Rod Thorn sg / 6'4'' / Baltimore Bullets

(14) (7) Jim King pg/sg / 6'2'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(49) (8) Reggie Harding c / 7'0'' / Detroit Pistons

(64) (9) Freddie Crawford sg / 6'4'' / New York Knicks

(07) (10) Tom Hoover c / 6'9'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(06) (11) Gerry Ward sg / 6'4'' / St. Louis Hawks

(12) (12) Gary Hill sg / 6'4'' / San Francisco Warriors

(25) (13) Jerry Greenspan / 6'5'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(05) (14) Tom Thacker pg / 6'2'' / Cincinnati Royals

(00) (??) Curly Neal pg / 6'1'' / Greensboro, NC

Cliff Hagan: 1953 NBA Draft

(19) 1953 NBA Draft (WS: 312.6 - PER: 14.1 - VORP: N/A)

(21) (1) Cliff Hagan sf / 6'4'' / Boston Celtics

(06) (2) Frank Ramsey sg / 6'3'' / Boston Celtics

(108) (3) Kenny Sears sf/pf / 6'9'' / Rochester Royals

(03) (4) Bob Houbregs pf/c / 6'8'' / Milwaukee Hawks

(08) (5) Walter Dukes c / 7'0'' / New York Knicks

(02) (6) Ray Felix c / 6'11'' / Baltimore Bullets

(102) (7) Jack George pg / 6'2'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(05) (8) Richie Regan pg/sg / 6'2'' / Rochester Royals

(22) (9) Billy Kenville sg / 6'2'' / Syracuse Nationals

(04) (10) Jack Molinas sf / 6'6'' / Fort Wayne Pistons

(01) (11) Ernie Beck sg / 6'4'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(17) (12) Bob Peterson sf / 6'5'' / Baltimore Bullets

(58) (13) Lou Tsioropoulos sf / 6'5'' / Boston Celtics

(18) (14) Irv Bemoras sf / 6'3'' / Milwaukee Hawks

Jack Twyman: 1955 NBA Draft

(18) 1955 NBA Draft (WS: 316.6 - PER: 13.8 - VORP: N/A)

(10) (1) Jack Twyman sg/sf / 6'6'' / Rochester Royals

(03) (2) Tom Gola sg/sf / 6'6'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(02) (3) Maurice Stokes pf / 6'7'' / Rochester Royals

(05) (4) Kenny Sears sf/pf / 6'9'' / New York Knicks

(85) (5) K.C. Jones pg / 6'1'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(06) (6) Dick Garmaker sg / 6'3'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(07) (7) Ed Conlin sg/sf / 6'5'' / Syracuse Nationals

(18) (8) Ed Fleming sg/sf / 6'3'' / Rochester Royals

(04) (9) Jim Loscutoff sf / 6'5'' / Boston Celtics

(17) (10) Al Ferrari sg/sf / 6'4'' / St. Louis Hawks

(12) (11) Dick Hemric pf / 6'6'' / Boston Celtics

(09) (12) Jack Stephens sg / 6'3'' / St. Louis Hawks

(11) (13) Corky Devlin sg / 6'5'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(01) (14) Dick Ricketts pf/c / 6'7'' / St. Louis Hawks

Harry Gallatin: 1947 BAA Draft

(17) 1947 BAA Draft (WS: 352.3 - PER: 14.3 - VORP: N/A)

(40) (1) Harry Gallatin sf/pf / 6'6'' / Baltimore Bullets

(62) (2) Jim Pollard sg/sf / 6'4'' / Chicago Stags

(47) (3) Andy Phillip pg/sg / 6'2'' / Chicago Stags

(00) (4) Carl Braun pg/sg / 6'5'' / Undrafted

(12) (5) Red Rocha c / 6'9'' / Toronto Huskies

(00) (6) Don Barksdale sf/pf / 6'6'' / Undrafted

(42) (7) Paul Hoffman pg/sg / 6'2'' / Toronto Huskies

(75) (8) Chick Reiser pg / 5'11'' / Baltimore Bullets

(38) (9) Gene Vance sg/sf / 6'3'' / Chicago Stags

(53) (10) Andy Duncan pf/c / 6'6'' / NY Knicks

(05) (11) Dick Holub c / 6'6'' / NY Knicks

(03) (12) Bulbs Ehlers sg/sf / 6'3'' / Boston Celtics

(56) (13) Irv Rothenberg c / 6'7'' / Washington Capitols

(06) (14) Chink Crossin / 6'1'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(37) (??) Bob Kurland c / 7'0'' / St. Louis Bombers

(01) (??) Clifton McNeely / 5'10'' / Pittsburgh Ironmen

Walt Bellamy: 1961 NBA Draft

(16) 1961 NBA Draft (WS: 411.8 - PER: 12.6 - VORP: N/A)

(01) (1) Walt Bellamy c / 6'11'' / Chicago Packers

(32) (2) Bill Bridges pf / 6'6'' / Chicago Packers

(13) (3) Don Kojis sf / 6'5'' / Chicago Packers

(07) (4) Tom Meschery sf / 6'6'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(04) (5) Ray Scott pf/c / 6'9'' / Detroit Pistons

(03) (6) Larry Siegfried pg / 6'3'' / Cincinnati Royals

(92) (7) Kevin Loughery sg / 6'3'' / New York Knicks

(17) (8) Johnny Egan pg / 6'0'' / Detroit Pistons

(06) (9) Ben Warley sf / 6'5'' / Syracuse Nationals

(22) (10) Al Butler pg / 6'2'' / Boston Celtics

(60) (11) Donnie Butcher pg / 6'2'' / New York Knicks

(09) (12) Gary Phillips sg / 6'3'' / Boston Celtics

(25) (13) Bevo Nordmann c / 6'10'' / Cincinnati Royals

(51) (14) Cleveland Buckner pf / 6'9'' / NY Knicks

(14) (??) Doug Moe sg/sf / 6'5'' / Chicago Packers

Elgin Baylor: 1958 NBA Draft

(15) 1958 NBA Draft (WS: 434.1 - PER: 14.4 - VORP: N/A)

(01) (1) Elgin Baylor sf / 6'5'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(14) (2) Hal Greer pg/sg / 6'2'' / Syracuse Nationals

(05) (3) Guy Rodgers pg / 6'0'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(23) (4) Wayne Embry c / 6'8'' / St. Louis Hawks

(37) (5) Don Ohl sg / 6'3'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(86) (6) Adrian Smith sg / 6'1'' / Cincinnati Royals

(07) (7) Dave Gambee sf/pf / 6'6'' / St. Louis Hawks

(06) (8) Connie Dierking c / 6'9'' / Syracuse Nationals

(15) (9) Hub Reed pf/c / 6'9'' / St. Louis Hawks

(18) (10) Bucky Bockhorn sg / 6'4'' / Cincinnati Royals

(43) (11) Shellie McMillon sf / 6'5'' / Detroit Pistons

(02) (12) Archie Dees pf/c / 6'8'' / Cincinnati Royals

(11) (13) Barney Cable sf/pf / 6'7'' / Detroit Pistons

(03) (14) Mike Farmer sf / 6'7'' / New York Knicks

Bob Pettit: 1954 NBA Draft

(14) 1954 NBA Draft (WS: 462.7 - PER: 14.0 - VORP: N/A)

(02) (1) Bob Pettit pf/c / 6'9'' / Milwaukee Hawks

(17) (2) Richie Guerin sg / 6'4'' / New York Knicks

(12) (3) Larry Costello pg / 6'1'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(06) (4) Johnny Red Kerr c / 6'9'' / Syracuse Nationals

(03) (5) Gene Shue pg/sg / 6'2'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(80) (6) Dick Garmaker sg / 6'3'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(01) (7) Frank Selvy sg/sf / 6'3'' / Baltimore Bullets

(15) (8) Dick Farley sg / 6'4'' / Syracuse Nationals

(34) (9) Art Spoelstra c / 6'9'' / Rochester Royals

(30) (10) Chuck Noble sg / 6'4'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(18) (11) Al Bianchi pg/sg / 6'3'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(05) (12) Togo Palazzi sg/sf / 6'4'' / Boston Celtics

(09) (13) Ed Kalafat sf/pf / 6'6'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(10) (14) Slick Leonard pg / 6'3'' / Baltimore Bullets

Dolph Schayes: 1948 BAA Draft

(13) 1948 BAA Draft (WS: 464.6 - PER: 14.6 - VORP: N/A)

(04) (1) Dolph Schayes pf/c / 6'8'' / New York Knicks

(19) (2) Harry Gallatin sf/pf / 6'6'' / New York Knicks

(10) (3) Bobby Wanzer pg/sg / 6'0'' / Rochester Royals

(33) (4) Jack Coleman / 6'7'' / Providence Steamrollers

(22) (5) Bill Gabor pg/sg / 5'11'' / Rochester Royals

(12) (6) Jack Nichols pf / 6'7'' / Washington Capitols

(39) (7) Odie Spears sf / 6'5'' / Chicago Stags

(17) (8) Ray Lumpp pg/sg / 6'1'' / Indianapolis Jets

(06) (9) Walt Budko pf / 6'5'' / Baltimore Bullets

(41) (10) Alex Hannum pf / 6'7'' / Indianapolis Jets

(21) (11) Brady Walker 6'6'' / Providence Steamrollers

(30) (12) Arnie Ferrin sg / 6'2'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(05) (13) Ed Mikan c / 6'8'' / Chicago Stags

(43) (14) Ed Peterson c / 6'9'' / New York Knicks

Wes Unseld & Elvin Hayes: 1968 NBA Draft

(12) 1968 NBA Draft (WS: 515.1 - PER: 14.6 - VORP: N/A)

(01) (1) Elvin Hayes pf/c / 6'9'' / San Diego Rockets

(02) (2) Wes Unseld c / 6'7'' / Baltimore Bullets

(147) (3) Ron Boone sg / 6'2'' / Phoenix Suns

(03) (4) Bob Kauffman pf / 6'8'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(12) (5) Don Chaney sg / 6'5'' / Boston Celtics

(49) (6) Rich Jones sf/pf / 6'6'' / Phoenix Suns

(57) (7) Jim Eakins c / 6'11'' / San Francisco Warriors

(04) (8) Tom Boerwinkle c / 7'0'' / Chicago Bulls

(76) (9) Chuck Williams pg / 6'2'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(23) (10) Stu Lantz pg/sg / 6'3'' / San Diego Rockets

(163) (11) Herm Gilliam sg / 6'3'' / Chicago Bulls

(06) (12) Otto Moore c / 6'11'' / Detroit Pistons

(05) (13) Zaid Abdul-Aziz c / 6'9'' / Cincinnati Royals

(79) (14) Rick Adelman pg / 6'1'' / San Diego Rockets

(44) (??) Warren Jabali sg/sf / 6'2'' / New York Knicks

(149) (??) Walt Simon sf / 6'6'' / Seattle Super Sonics

Bill Russell: 1956 NBA Draft

(11) 1956 NBA Draft (WS: 519.3 - PER: 14.3 - VORP: N/A)

(02) (1) Bill Russell c / 6'10'' / St. Louis Hawks

(91) (2) Elgin Baylor sf / 6'5'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(59) (3) Sam Jones sg / 6'4'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(06) (4) Tommy Heinsohn pf / 6'7'' / Boston Celtics

(14) (5) K.C. Jones pg / 6'1'' / Boston Celtics

(10) (6) Willie Naulls sf/pf / 6'6'' / St. Louis Hawks

(01) (7) Si Green pg/sg / 6'2'' / Rochester Royals

(43) (8) Phil Jordon pf/c / 6'10'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(75) (9) Bob Hopkins pf / 6'8'' / Syracuse Nationals

(07) (10) Ron Sobie pg/sg / 6'3'' / Fort Wayne Pistons

(17) (11) Dave Piontek sf / 6'6'' / Rochester Royals

(25) (12) Johnny McCarthy / 6'1'' / Rochester Royals

(05) (13) Joe Holup sf / 6'6'' / Syracuse Nationals

(03) (14) Jim Paxson sg/sf / 6'6'' / Minneapolis Lakers

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NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-1969)

2026-03-19T07:29:00.000-07:00

Prospect-Central: Ranking Every NBA Draft in History (1947-1969)

Written by: Prospect-Central

The NBA Draft: A Legacy of Stars, Surprises, & Potential:

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

(1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-56) - (1947-1969)

The Origins: Humble Beginnings to Lottery Drama:

Clifton McNeely: No. 1 1947 BAA Draft

The Golden Eras: Best Draft Classes of All-Time:

Consensus Honorable Mentions:

1985 (Karl Malone, Patrick Ewing, Chris Mullin, Joe Dumars)

1987 (David Robinson, Scottie Pippen, Reggie Miller)

2009 (Steph Curry, James Harden, Blake Griffin)

2026 NBA Draft: Potential All-Timer in the Making?

Darryn Peterson: Kansas

2026 NBA Draft: Potential 1st Round Draft Picks:

A.J. Dybantsa: BYU

To put these numbers into context, here are those same stats for an average Division I NCAA college basketball player:

Cameron Boozer: Duke

NCAA Basketball: Player Stat Index:

The Verdict: Could 2026 Join the Pantheon?

NBA Draft History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025):

Michael Jordan: No. 3 1984 NBA Draft

Kobe Bryant: No. 13 1996 NBA Draft

Prospect-Central: NBA Draft Ranking Side Notes:

Prospect-Central: NBA Draft & HS Rankings Correlation:

LeBron James: No. 1 2003 NBA Draft

HS c/o 2025 & 2026 NBA Draft: Potential Top 10?

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

(1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-56) - (1947-1969)

Dave Bing: 1966 NBA Draft

(10) 1966 NBA Draft (WS: 557.0 - PER: 14.2 - VORP: N/A)

(02) (1) Dave Bing pg/sg / 6'3'' / Detroit Pistons

(04) (2) Lou Hudson sg/sf / 6'5'' / St. Louis Hawks

(37) (3) Archie Clark pg / 6'2'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(05) (4) Jack Marin sf / 6'7'' / Baltimore Bullets

(01) (5) Cazzie Russell sf / 6'5'' / New York Knicks

(14) (6) Dick Snyder sg/sf / 6'5'' / St. Louis Hawks

(27) (7) John Block pf/c / 6'9'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(03) (8) Clyde Lee c / 6'10'' / San Francisco Warriors

(08) (9) Jim Barnett pg/sg / 6'4'' / Boston Celtics

(09) (10) Matt Guokas sg / 6'5'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(94) (11) Stan McKenzie sg / 6'5'' / Baltimore Bullets

(17) (12) Hank Finkel c / 7'0'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(06) (13) Walt Wesley c / 6'11'' / Cincinnati Royals

(20) (14) Erwin Mueller pf / 6'8'' / Chicago Bulls

(00) (??) Sergei Belov pg/sg / 6'3'' / Moscow, Russia

(59) (??) Red Robbins pf/c / 6'9'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(29) (??) Stew Johnson pf / 6'8'' / New York Knicks

(45) (??) John Beasley pf/c / 6'9'' / Baltimore Bullets

Ed Macauley: 1949 BAA Draft

(9) 1949 BAA Draft (WS: 560.8 - PER: 15.2 - VORP: N/A)

(05) (1) Ed Macauley pf/c / 6'8'' / St. Louis Bombers

(11) (2) Vern Mikkelsen pf / 6'7'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(20) (3) Harry Gallatin sf/pf / 6'6'' / New York Knicks

(32) (4) Slater Martin pg / 5'10'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(08) (5) Dick McGuire pg / 6'0'' / New York Knicks

(02) (6) Alex Groza c / 6'7'' / Indianapolis Jets

(24) (7) Jack Coleman pf / 6'7'' / Rochester Royals

(30) (8) Fred Schaus sf / 6'5'' / Fort Wayne Pistons

(10) (9) Ralph Beard pg / 5'10'' / Chicago Stags

(14) (10) Leo Barnhorst sg / 6'4'' / Indianapolis Jets

(29) (11) Dwight Eddleman sf / 6'3'' / Chicago Stags

(23) (12) Bob Harrison pg / 6'1'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(39) (13) Paul Walther sg / 6'2'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(40) (14) Ernie VanDeWeghe sg / 6'3'' / NY Knicks

Willis Reed: 1964 NBA Draft

(8) 1964 NBA Draft (WS: 590.7 - PER: 14.8 - VORP: N/A)

(10) (1) Willis Reed pf/c / 6'10'' / New York Knicks

(00) (2) Connie Hawkins sf/pf / 6'8'' / Undrafted

(12) (3) Paul Silas pf / 6'7'' / St. Louis Hawks

(06) (4) Jeff Mullins sg / 6'4'' / St. Louis Hawks

(02) (5) Joe Caldwell sg/sf / 6'5'' / Detroit Pistons

(21) (6) Jerry Sloan sg/sf / 6'5'' / Baltimore Bullets

(35) (7) Happy Hairston pf / 6'7'' / Cincinnati Royals

(05) (8) Walt Hazzard pg / 6'2'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(04) (9) Lucious Jackson pf / 6'9'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(09) (10) Mel Counts c / 7'0'' / Boston Celtics

(42) (11) John Tresvant pf / 6'7'' / St. Louis Hawks

(29) (12) Jim Davis c / 6'9'' / Detroit Pistons

(20) (13) Wali Jones pg/sg / 6'2'' / Detroit Pistons

(01) (14) Jim Barnes pf/c / 6'8'' / New York Knicks

(00) (??) Roger Brown sg / 6'5'' / Brooklyn, NY

(76) (??) Darel Carrier sg / 6'3'' / St. Louis Hawks

Walt "Clyde" Frazier: 1967 NBA Draft

(7) 1967 NBA Draft (WS: 613.7 - PER: 14.9 - VORP: N/A)

(05) (1) Walt Frazier pg / 6'4'' / New York Knicks

(09) (2) Mel Daniels c / 6'9'' / Cincinnati Royals

(02) (3) Earl Monroe pg/sg / 6'3'' / Baltimore Bullets

(38) (4) Louie Dampier pg / 6'0'' / Cincinnati Royals

(13) (5) Jimmy Jones pg/sg / 6'4'' / Baltimore Bullets

(01) (6) Jimmy Walker pg/sg / 6'3'' / Detroit Pistons

(19) (7) Bob Rule c / 6'9'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(17) (8) Phil Jackson pf / 6'8'' / New York Knicks

(03) (9) Clem Haskins pg/sg / 6'3'' / Chicago Bulls

(128) (10) Mike Riordan sg / 6'4'' / New York Knicks

(63) (11) Dale Schlueter 6'10 / San Francisco Warriors

(06) (12) Al Tucker pf / 6'8'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(07) (13) Pat Riley sg / 6'4'' / San Diego Rockets

(80) (14) Ed Manning sf/pf / 6'7'' / Baltimore Bullets

(18) (??) Bob Netolicky pf / 6'9'' / San Diego Rockets

Jerry West & Oscar Robertson: 1960 NBA Draft

(6) 1960 NBA Draft (WS: 614.6 - PER: 15.0 - VORP: N/A)

(01) (1) Oscar Robertson pg / 6'5'' / Cincinnati Royals

(02) (2) Jerry West sg / 6'3'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(06) (3) Lenny Wilkens pg / 6'1'' / St. Louis Hawks

(08) (4) Tom Sanders sf/pf / 6'6'' / Boston Celtics

(39) (5) Al Attles pg / 6'0'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(03) (6) Darrall Imhoff c / 6'10'' / New York Knicks

(05) (7) Lee Shaffer sf / 6'7'' / Syracuse Nationals

(27) (8) Ben Warley sf / 6'5'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(04) (9) Jackie Moreland pf / 6'7'' / Detroit Pistons

(10) (10) Dave Budd sf / 6'6'' / New York Knicks

(22) (11) Fred LaCour sf / 6'5'' / St. Louis Hawks

(36) (12) Willie Jones pg / 6'3'' / Detroit Pistons

(21) (13) Joe Roberts pf / 6'6'' / Syracuse Nationals

(19) (14) Bob McNeill pg / 6'1'' / New York Knicks

(00) (??) Hubert "Geese" Ausbie / 6'5'' / Crescent, OK

Bob Cousy: 1950 NBA Draft

(5) 1950 NBA Draft (WS: 681.3 - PER: 16.6 - VORP: N/A)

(04) (1) Bob Cousy pg / 6'1'' / Tri-Cities Blackhawks

(03) (2) Paul Arizin sf / 6'4'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(17) (3) Bill Sharman sg / 6'1'' / Washington Capitols

(00) (4) Neil Johnston c / 6'8'' / Undrafted

(08) (5) George Yardley sf / 6'5'' / Fort Wayne Pistons

(06) (6) Larry Foust c / 6'9'' / Chicago Stags

(101) (7) Earl Lloyd sf / 6'5'' / Washington Capitols

(13) (8) Chuck Cooper sf/pf / 6'5'' / Boston Celtics

(01) (9) Chuck Share c / 6'11'' / Boston Celtics

(90) (10) George King pg / 6'0'' / Chicago Stags

(05) (11) Dick Schnittker / 6'5'' / Washington Capitols

(25) (12) Bob Donham sg / 6'2'' / Boston Celtics

(09) (13) Bob Lavoy pf / 6'7'' / Indianapolis Olympians

(18) (14) Wally Osterkorn sf / 6'5'' / Chicago Stags

(06) (??) Irwin Dambrot sf / 6'4'' / New York Knicks

Rick Barry: 1965 NBA Draft

(4) 1965 NBA Draft (WS: 699.3 - PER: 14.9 - VORP: N/A)

(04) (1) Rick Barry sf / 6'7'' / San Francisco Warriors

(07) (2) Billy Cunningham sf / 6'6'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(10) (3) Gail Goodrich pg / 6'1'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(02) (4) Bill Bradley sf / 6'5'' / New York Knicks

(13) (5) Dick Van Arsdale sg / 6'5'' / New York Knicks

(06) (6) Jerry Sloan sg/sf / 6'5'' / Baltimore Bullets

(36) (7) Bob Love sf/pf / 6'8'' / Cincinnati Royals

(14) (8) Tom Van Arsdale sg / 6'5'' / Detroit Pistons

(18) (9) Flynn Robinson pg / 6'1'' / Cincinnati Royals

(27) (10) Jon McGlocklin sg / 6'5'' / Cincinnati Royals

(70) (11) Jim Fox c / 6'10'' / Cincinnati Royals

(08) (12) Jim Washington sf/pf / 6'6'' / St. Louis Hawks

(25) (13) Bob Weiss pg/sg / 6'3'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(21) (14) Keith Erickson 6'5'' / San Francisco Warriors

(69) (??) Cincy Powell sf / 6'7'' / St. Louis Hawks

Wilt Chamberlain: 1959 NBA Draft

(3) 1959 NBA Draft (WS: 708.1 - PER: 14.4 - VORP: N/A)

(03) (1) Wilt Chamberlain / 7'1'' / Philadelphia Warriors

(02) (2) Bailey Howell sf/pf / 6'7'' / Detroit Pistons

(05) (3) Dick Barnett sg / 6'4'' / Syracuse Nationals

(12) (4) Rudy LaRusso sf / 6'7'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(06) (5) Johnny Green pf / 6'5'' / New York Knicks

(01) (6) Bob Boozer sf/pf / 6'8'' / Cincinnati Royals

(29) (7) Paul Neumann pg / 6'1'' / Syracuse Nationals

(04) (8) Tom Hawkins sf/pf / 6'5'' / Minneapolis Lakers

(07) (9) Bob Ferry pf/c / 6'8'' / St. Louis Hawks

(79) (10) John Barnhill pg / 6'1'' / St. Louis Hawks

(26) (11) George Lee sg/sf / 6'4'' / Detroit Pistons

(13) (12) Gene Tormohlen / 6'8'' / Syracuse Nationals

(16) (13) Gene Guarilia sf / 6'5'' / Boston Celtics

(30) (14) Johnny Cox sg / 6'4'' / New York Knicks

John Havlicek: 1962 NBA Draft

(2) 1962 NBA Draft (WS: 723.7 - PER: 15.5 - VORP: N/A)

(09) (1) John Havlicek sg/sf / 6'5'' / Boston Celtics

(06) (2) Jerry Lucas pf/c / 6'8'' / Cincinnati Royals

(04) (3) Dave DeBusschere pf / 6'6'' / Detroit Pistons

(14) (4) Chet Walker sf / 6'7'' / Syracuse Nationals

(03) (5) Zelmo Beaty pf/c / 6'9'' / St. Louis Hawks

(19) (6) Don Nelson sf / 6'6'' / Chicago Zephyrs

(10) (7) Terry Dischinger sf / 6'7'' / Chicago Zephyrs

(05) (8) Len Chappell pf / 6'8'' / Syracuse Nationals

(08) (9) Leroy Ellis c / 6'11'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(13) (10) Kevin Loughery sg / 6'3'' / Detroit Pistons

(28) (11) Chico Vaughn sg / 6'2'' / St. Louis Hawks

(01) (12) Billy McGill c / 6'9'' / Chicago Zephyrs

(31) (13) Reggie Harding c / 7'0'' / Detroit Pistons

(17) (14) Gene Wiley c / 6'10'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(41) (??) Jackie Johnson 6'4'' / San Francisco Warriors

Lew Alcindor: 1969 NBA Draft

(1) 1969 NBA Draft (WS: 731.4 - PER: 15.6 - VORP: N/A)

(01) (1) Lew Alcindor c / 7'2'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(09) (2) Jo Jo White pg / 6'3'' / Boston Celtics

(45) (3) Bob Dandridge sf / 6'6'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(187) (4) Mark Calvin pg / 6'0'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(64) (5) Willie Wise sf / 6'5'' / San Francisco Warriors

(34) (6) Norm Van Lier pg / 6'1'' / Chicago Bulls

(66) (7) George Thompson sg / 6'2'' / Boston Celtics

(61) (8) Steve Mix sf / 6'7'' / Detroit Pistons

(03) (9) Lucius Allen pg / 6'2'' / Seattle SuperSoncis

(10) (10) Butch Beard pg / 6'3'' / Atlanta Hawks

(06) (11) Bingo Smith sg/sf / 6'5'' / San Diego Rockets

(69) (12) Wil Jones sf/pf / 6'8'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(38) (13) Julius Keye pf/c / 6'10'' / Boston Celtics

(167) (14) Fatty Taylor pg / 6'0'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(172) (??) Richard "Pee Wee" Kirkland / 6'1'' / Chicago

NBA Draft Resources

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

2026-03-19T07:28:00.000-07:00

Prospect-Central: Ranking Every NBA Draft in History (41-56)

Written by: Prospect-Central

The NBA Draft: A Legacy of Stars, Surprises, & Potential:

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

(1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40) - (1947-1969)

The Origins: Humble Beginnings to Lottery Drama:

Clifton McNeely: No. 1 1947 BAA Draft

The Golden Eras: Best Draft Classes of All-Time:

Consensus Honorable Mentions:

1985 (Karl Malone, Patrick Ewing, Chris Mullin, Joe Dumars)

1987 (David Robinson, Scottie Pippen, Reggie Miller)

2009 (Steph Curry, James Harden, Blake Griffin)

2026 NBA Draft: Potential All-Timer in the Making?

Darryn Peterson: Kansas

2026 NBA Draft: Potential 1st Round Draft Picks:

A.J. Dybantsa: BYU

To put these numbers into context, here are those same stats for an average Division I NCAA college basketball player:

Cameron Boozer: Duke

NCAA Basketball: Player Stat Index:

The Verdict: Could 2026 Join the Pantheon?

NBA Draft History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025):

Michael Jordan: No. 3 1984 NBA Draft

Kobe Bryant: No. 13 1996 NBA Draft

Prospect-Central: NBA Draft Ranking Side Notes:

Prospect-Central: NBA Draft & HS Rankings Correlation:

LeBron James: No. 1 2003 NBA Draft

HS c/o 2025 & 2026 NBA Draft: Potential Top 10?

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

(1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40) - (1947-1969)

Cooper Flagg: 2025 NBA Draft

(56) 2025 NBA Draft (WS: 36.7 - PER: 14.2 - VORP: 0.5)

(01) (1) Cooper Flagg sf / 6'9'' / Dallas Mavericks

(04) (2) Kon Knueppel sf / 6'6'' / Charlotte Hornets

(03) (3) V.J. Edgecombe sg / 6'4'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(02) (4) Dylan Harper pg/sg / 6'5'' / San Antonio Spurs

(05) (5) Ace Bailey sf / 6'9'' / Utah Jazz

(13) (6) Derik Queen c / 6'9'' / Atlanta Hawks

(11) (7) Cedric Coward / 6'5'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(08) (8) Egor Dёmin pg / 6'8'' / Brooklyn Nets

(06) (9) Tre Johnson sg / 6'5'' / Washington Wizards

(34) (10) Ryan Kalkbrenner c / 7'1'' / Charlotte Hornets

(09) (11) Collin Murray-Boyles / 6'7'' / Toronto Raptors

(07) (12) Jeremiah Fears 6'3'' / New Orleans Pelicans

(42) (13) Maxime Raynaud c / 7'1'' / Sacramento Kings

(21) (14) Will Riley sf / 6'9'' / Utah Jazz

Stephon Castle: 2024 NBA Draft

(55) 2024 NBA Draft (WS: 65.8 - PER: 14.8 - VORP: 0.7)

(04) (1) Stephon Castle pg / 6'6'' / San Antonio Spurs

(07) (2) Donovan Clingan / 7'2'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(02) (3) Alex Sarr pf/c / 7'0'' / Washington Wizards

(15) (4) Kel'el Ware c / 7'0'' / Miami Heat

(11) (5) Matas Buzelis sf / 6'8'' / Chicago Bulls

(03) (6) Reed Sheppard pg / 6'2'' / Houston Rockets

(09) (7) Zach Edey c / 7'3'' / Memphis Grizzlies

(38) (8) Ajay Mitchell sg / 6'4'' / New York Knicks

(29) (9) Isaiah Collier pg / 6'4'' / Utah Jazz

(53) (10) Cam Spencer pg/sg / 6'3'' / Detroit Pistons

(05) (11) Ron Holland II sf / 6'8'' / Detroit Pistons

(16) (12) Jared McCain pg / 6'3'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(32) (13) Kyle Filipowski c / 6'11'' / Utah Jazz

(21) (14) Yves Missi c / 6'11'' / New Orleans Pelicans

Victor Wembanyama: 2023 NBA Draft

(54) 2023 NBA Draft (WS: 122.7 - PER: 14.8 - VORP: 2.5)

(01) (1) Victor Wembanyama c / 7'5'' / San Antonio

(04) (2) Amen Thompson sf / 6'7'' / Houston Rockets

(16) (3) Keyonte George pg / 6'4'' / Utah Jazz

(02) (4) Brandon Miller sf / 6'7'' / Charlotte Hornets

(05) (5) Ausar Thompson sf / 6'7'' / Detroit Pistons

(18) (6) Jaime Jaquez, Jr. sf / 6'6'' / Miami Heat

(06) (7) Anthony Black pg / 6'7'' / Orlando Magic

(12) (8) Dereck Lively II c / 7'1'' / OKC Thunder

(19) (9) Brandin Podziemski sg / 6'4'' / Golden State

(10) (10) Cason Wallace sg / 6'3'' / Dallas Mavericks

(52) (11) Toumani Camara pf / 6'7'' / Phoenix Suns

(03) (12) Scoot Henderson 6'3'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(28) (13) Brice Sensabaugh sf / 6'6'' / Utah Jazz

(20) (14) Cam Whitmore sf / 6'6'' / Houston Rockets

Paolo Banchero: 2022 NBA Draft

(53) 2022 NBA Draft (WS: 207.1 - PER: 16.3 - VORP: 3.6)

(01) (1) Paolo Banchero pf / 6'10'' / Orlando Magic

(02) (2) Chet Holmgren pf/c / 7'1'' / OKC Thunder

(12) (3) Jalen Williams sg/sf / 6'5'' / OKC Thunder

(13) (4) Jalen Duren c / 6'10'' / Charlotte Hornets

(22) (5) Walker Kessler c / 7'2'' / Memphis Grizzlies

(03) (6) Jabari Smith, Jr. pf / 6'11'' / Houston Rockets

(07) (7) Shaedon Sharpe / 6'5'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(08) (8) Dyson Daniels / 6'7'' / New Orleans Pelicans

(31) (9) Andrew Nembhard pg / 6'4'' / Indiana Pacers

(06) (10) Bennedict Mathurin sf / 6'5'' / Indiana Pacers

(04) (11) Keegan Murray sf / 6'8'' / Sacramento Kings

(15) (12) Mark Williams c / 7'1'' / Charlotte Hornets

(17) (13) Tari Eason pf / 6'8'' / Houston Rockets

(00) (14) Scotty Pippen, Jr. pg / 6'2'' / Undrafted

Zion Williamson: 2019 NBA Draft

(52) 2019 NBA Draft (WS: 329.8 - PER: 16.4 - VORP: 6.2)

(01) (1) Zion Williamson / 6'6'' / New Orleans Pelicans

(02) (2) Ja Morant pg / 6'2'' / Memphis Grizzlies

(05) (3) Darius Garland pg / 6'1'' / Cleveland Cavilers

(13) (4) Tyler Herro sg / 6'5'' / Miami Heat

(00) (5) Naz Reid pf/c / 6'9'' / Undrafted

(31) (6) Nic Claxton c / 6'11'' / Brooklyn Nets

(03) (7) R.J. Barrett sg/sf / 6'6'' / New York Knicks

(29) (8) Keldon Johnson sf / 6'6'' / San Antonio Spurs

(30) (9) Kevin Porter, Jr. pg / 6'5'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(07) (10) Coby White pg/sg / 6'4'' / Chicago Bulls

(12) (11) P.J. Washington pf / 6'7'' / Charlotte Hornets

(00) (12) Luguentz Dort sg/sf / 6'4'' / Undrafted

(11) (13) Cam Johnson sf / 6'8'' / Minnesota T-Wolves

(38) (14) Daniel Gafford c / 6'10'' / Chicago Bulls

Cade Cunningham: 2021 NBA Draft

(51) 2021 NBA Draft (WS: 275.6 - PER: 16.5 - VORP: 6.5)

(01) (1) Cade Cunningham pg / 6'6'' / Detroit Pistons

(16) (2) Alperen Şengün c / 6'11'' / OKC Thunder

(03) (3) Evan Mobley pf / 6'11'' / Cleveland Cavs

(20) (4) Jalen Johnson sf / 6'8'' / Atlanta Hawks

(04) (5) Scottie Barnes sf/pf / 6'8'' / Toronto Raptors

(08) (6) Franz Wagner sf / 6'10'' / Orlando Magic

(00) (7) Austin Reaves sg / 6'5'' / Undrafted

(17) (8) Trey Murphy III / 6'8'' / Memphis Grizzlies

(06) (9) Josh Giddey pg / 6'7'' / OKC Thunder

(05) (10) Jalen Suggs pg / 6'5'' / Orlando Magic

(30) (11) Santi Aldama pf / 7'0'' / Utah Jazz

(07) (12) Jonathan Kuminga sf / 6'7'' / Golden State

(02) (13) Jalen Green sg / 6'4'' / Houston Rockets

(27) (14) Cam Thomas sg / 6'3'' / Brooklyn Nets

(00) (??) Terrence Clarke sf / 6'7'' / Boston, MA

Michael Redd: 2000 NBA Draft

(50) 2000 NBA Draft (WS: 494.0 - PER: 13.9 - VORP: 8.2)

(43) (1) Michael Redd sg / 6'6'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(08) (2) Jamal Crawford pg/sg / 6'5'' / Cleveland Cavs

(01) (3) Kenyon Martin pf / 6'9'' / New Jersey Nets

(05) (4) Mike Miller sf / 6'8'' / Orlando Magic

(16) (5) Hedo Türkoğlu sf / 6'10'' / Sacramento Kings

(18) (6) Quentin Richardson sg / 6'6'' / LA Clippers

(21) (7) Morris Peterson sf / 6'7'' / Toronto Raptors

(19) (8) Jamaal Magloire c / 6'11'' / Charlotte Hornets

(02) (9) Stromile Swift pf / 6'9'' / Vancouver Grizzlies

(17) (10) Desmond Mason / 6'5'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(37) (11) Eddie House pg/sg / 6'1'' / Miami Heat

(20) (12) Speedy Claxton / 5'11'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(10) (13) Keyon Dooling pg/sg / 6'3'' / Orlando Magic

(23) (14) DeShawn Stevenson sg / 6'5'' / Utah Jazz

(41) (??) Chris Carrawell sf / 6'6'' / San Antonio Spurs

(00) (??) Schea Cotton sg/sf / 6'6'' / Inglewood, CA

Anthony Edwards: 2020 NBA Draft

(49) 2020 NBA Draft (WS: 358.8 - PER: 16.6 - VORP: 8.4)

(01) (1) Anthony Edwards / 6'4'' / Minnesota T-Wolves

(12) (2) Tyrese Haliburton / 6'5'' / Sacramento Kings

(21) (3) Tyrese Maxey pg / 6'2'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(03) (4) LaMelo Ball pg / 6'7'' / Charlotte Hornets

(09) (5) Deni Avdija sf / 6'8'' / Washington Wizards

(30) (6) Desmond Bane sg / 6'6'' / Boston Celtics

(06) (7) Onyeka Okongwu c / 6'10'' / Atlanta Hawks

(25) (8) Immanuel Quickley pg / 6'2'' / OKC Thunder

(28) (9) Jaden McDaniels sf/pf / 6'9'' / LA Lakers

(26) (10) Payton Pricthard pg / 6'1'' / Boston Celtics

(19) (11) Saddiq Bey sf / 6'8'' / Brooklyn Nets

(11) (12) Devin Vassell sg / 6'5'' / San Antonio Spurs

(16) (13) Isaiah Stewart c / 6'8'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(41) (14) Tre Jones pg / 6'1'' / San Antonio Spurs

George McGinnis: 1973 NBA Draft

(48) 1973 NBA Draft (WS: 540.9 - PER: 15.3 - VORP: 9.5)

(22) (1) George McGinnis pf / 6'8'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(01) (2) Doug Collins sg / 6'6'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(50) (3) Larry Kenon sf/pf / 6'9'' / Detroit Pistons

(16) (4) Swen Nater c / 6'11'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(05) (5) Kermit Washington pf / 6'8'' / LA Lakers

(32) (6) Caldwell Jones c / 6'11'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(76) (7) M.L. Carr sf / 6'6'' / Kansas City Kings

(04) (8) Mike Green c / 6'10'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(31) (9) Jim Chones c / 6'11'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(08) (10) Mike Bantom sf/pf / 6'9'' / Phoenix Suns

(96) (11) John Williamson sg / 6'2'' / Atlanta Hawks

(12) (12) Kevin Kunnert c / 7'0'' / Chicago Bulls

(21) (13) Allan Bristow sf / 6'7'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(44) (14) Bo Lamar pg/sg / 6'1'' / Detroit Pistons

(18) (??) Raymond Lewis pg / 6'2'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(84) (??) Krešimir Ćosić c / 6'11'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(00) (??) Dražen Dalipagić 6'6 / Bosnia & Herzegovina

(00) (??) Ken Richardson sf / 6'6'' / Zanesville, OH

(79) (??) Dave Winfield sf / 6'6'' / Atlanta Hawks

Kevin McHale: 1980 NBA Draft

(47) 1980 NBA Draft (WS: 577.4 - PER: 15.5 - VORP: 9.9)

(03) (1) Kevin McHale pf / 6'10'' / Boston Celtics

(11) (2) Kiki VanDeWeghe sf / 6'8'' / Dallas Mavericks

(25) (3) Jeff Ruland c / 6'10'' / Golden State Warriors

(08) (4) Andrew Toney sg / 6'3'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(02) (5) Darrell Griffith sg / 6'4'' / Utah Jazz

(01) (6) Joe Barry Carroll 7'0'' / Golden State Warriors

(07) (7) Mike Gminski c / 6'11'' / New Jersey Nets

(58) (8) Kurt Rambis pf / 6'8'' / New York Knicks

(35) (9) Rick Mahorn pf/c / 6'10'' / Washington Bullets

(12) (10) Mike Woodson sg / 6'5'' / New York Knicks

(17) (11) Larry Drew pg / 6'1'' / Detroit Pistons

(70) (12) Darwin Cook pg / 6'3'' / Detroit Pistons

(29) (13) Louis Orr sf/pf / 6'8'' / Indiana Pacers

(09) (14) Michael Brooks sf / 6'7'' / San Diego Clippers

(161) (??) Leroy Loggins sf / 6'6'' / Detroit Pistons

Yao Ming: 2002 NBA Draft

(46) 2002 NBA Draft (WS: 749.4 - PER: 15.6 - VORP: 11.5)

(01) (1) Yao Ming c / 7'6'' / Houston Rockets

(09) (2) Amar'e Stoudemire pf / 6'10'' / Phoenix Suns

(35) (3) Carlos Boozer pf / 6'9'' / Cleveland Cavilers

(10) (4) Caron Butler sg/sf / 6'7'' / Miami Heat

(23) (5) Tayshaun Prince sf / 6'9'' / Detroit Pistons

(07) (6) Nenê Hilário pf/c / 6'11'' / NY Knicks

(56) (7) Luis Scola pf / 6'9'' / San Antonio Spurs

(03) (8) Mike Dunleavy, Jr. sf / 6'9'' / Golden State

(04) (9) Drew Gooden pf / 6'10'' / Memphis Grizzlies

(46) (10) Matt Barnes sf / 6'7'' / Memphis Grizzlies

(00) (11) Udonis Haslem pf / 6'8'' / Undrafted

(26) (12) John Salmons sg / 6'6'' / San Antonio Spurs

(08) (13) Chris Wilcox pf/c / 6'10'' / LA Clippers

(53) (14) Rasual Butler sf / 6'7'' / Miami Heat

(00) (??) Dimitris Diamantidis / 6'5'' / Kastoria, Greece

(36) (??) Miloš Vujanić pg/sg / 6'3'' / New York Knicks

(00) (??) Lenny Cooke sf / 6'6'' / Atlantic City, NJ

(00) (??) Julius Peppers pf / 6'7'' / Carolina Panthers

Devin Booker & Karl-Anthony Towns: 2015 NBA Draft

(45) 2015 NBA Draft (WS: 612.1 - PER: 16.7 - VORP: 12.6)

(13) (1) Devin Booker sg / 6'5'' / Phoenix Suns

(01) (2) Karl-Anthony Towns c / 7'0'' / Minnesota

(04) (3) Kristaps Porziņģis c / 7'2'' / NY Knicks

(11) (4) Myles Turner c / 6'11'' / Indiana Pacers

(02) (5) D'Angelo Russell pg / 6'3'' / LA Lakers

(46) (6) Norman Powell sg / 6'3'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(22) (7) Bobby Portis pf / 6'9'' / Chicago Bulls

(32) (8) Montrezl Harrell pf / 6'7'' / Houston Rockets

(15) (9) Kelly Oubre, Jr. sf / 6'8'' / Atlanta Hawks

(30) (10) Kevon Looney pf/c / 6'9'' / Golden State

(16) (11) Terry Rozier III pg / 6'1'' / Boston Celtics

(24) (12) Tyus Jones pg / 6'0'' / Cleveland Cavs

(00) (13) T.J. McConnell pg / 6'1'' / Undrafted

(27) (14) Larry Nance, Jr. pf / 6'6'' / LA Lakers

(26) (??) Nikola Milutinov c / 7'0'' / San Antonio Spurs

David Thompson: 1975 NBA Draft

(44) 1975 NBA Draft (WS: 641.9 - PER: 15.8 - VORP: 13.4)

(01) (1) David Thompson sg/sf / 6'4'' / Atlanta Hawks

(20) (2) Gus Williams pg / 6'2'' / Golden State Warriors

(28) (3) Dan Roundfield pf / 6'8'' / Cleveland Cavilers

(04) (4) Alvan Adams pf/c / 6'9'' / Phoenix Suns

(23) (5) World B. Free sg / 6'3'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(06) (6) Lionel Hollins sg / 6'3'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(05) (7) Darryl Dawkins c / 6'11'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(08) (8) Junior Bridgeman / 6'5'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(25) (9) Bob Gross sf / 6'6'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(07) (10) Rich Kelley c / 7'0'' / New Orleans Jazz

(16) (11) Ricky Sobers pg/sg / 6'3'' / Phoenix Suns

(03) (12) Marvin Webster c / 7'1'' / Atlanta Hawks

(18) (13) Kevin Grevey sg / 6'5'' / Washington Bullets

(11) (14) Joe Meriweather c / 6'10'' / Houston Rockets

Gary Payton: 1990 NBA Draft

(43) 1990 NBA Draft (WS: 698.4 - PER: 15.7 - VORP: 13.7)

(02) (1) Gary Payton pg / 6'4'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(01) (2) Derrick Coleman pf / 6'10'' / New Jersey Nets

(48) (3) Cedric Ceballos sf / 6'7'' / Phoenix Suns

(29) (4) Toni Kukoč sf/pf / 6'10'' / Chicago Bulls

(45) (5) Antonio Davis pf/c / 6'9'' / Indiana Pacers

(03) (6) Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf / 6'1'' / Denver Nuggets

(27) (7) Elden Campbell pf/c / 6'11'' / LA Lakers

(05) (8) Kendall Gill sg/sf / 6'5'' / Charlotte Hornets

(04) (9) Dennis Scott sg/sf / 6'8'' / Orlando Magic

(11) (10) Tyrone Hill pf / 6'9'' / Golden State Warriors

(21) (11) Jayson Williams pf / 6'9'' / Phoenix Suns

(19) (12) Dee Brown pg/sg / 6'2'' / Boston Celtics

(16) (13) Terry Mills pf / 6'10'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(07) (14) Lionel Simmons sf / 6'7'' / Sacramento Kings

(00) (??) Hank Gathers sf/pf / 6'7'' / Philadelphia, PA

Jaylen Brown: 2016 NBA Draft

(42) 2016 NBA Draft (WS: 567.9 - PER: 16.5 - VORP: 13.8)

(03) (1) Jaylen Brown sf / 6'6'' / Boston Celtics

(27) (2) Pascal Siakam pf / 6'8'' / Toronto Raptors

(11) (3) Domantas Sabonis pf / 6'10'' / Orlando Magic

(07) (4) Jamal Murray pg/sg / 6'4'' / Denver Nuggets

(02) (5) Brandon Ingram sf / 6'8'' / LA Lakers

(00) (6) Fred VanVleet pg / 6'0'' / Undrafted

(32) (7) Ivica Zubac c / 7'0'' / LA Lakers

(01) (8) Ben Simmons pg / 6'10'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(29) (9) Dejounte Murray pg/sg / 6'4'' / San Antonio

(00) (10) Alex Caruso pg/sg / 6'5'' / Undrafted

(36) (11) Malcom Brogdon pg / 6'4'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(09) (12) Jakob Pöltl c / 7'0'' / Toronto Raptors

(06) (13) Buddy Hield sg / 6'4'' / New Orleans Pelicans

(20) (14) Caris LeVert sg/sf / 6'7'' / Indiana Pacers

Jayson Tatum: 2017 NBA Draft

(41) 2017 NBA Draft (WS: 617.9 - PER: 16.9 - VORP: 14.2)

(03) (1) Jayson Tatum sf / 6'8'' / Boston Celtics

(13) (2) Donovan Mitchell sg / 6'2'' / Denver Nuggets

(14) (3) Bam Adebayo pf/c / 6'9'' / Miami Heat

(05) (4) De'Aaron Fox pg / 6'3'' / Sacramento Kings

(07) (5) Lauri Markkanen / 7'1'' / Minnesota T-Wolves

(22) (6) Jarrett Allen c / 6'9'' / Brooklyn Nets

(29) (7) Derrick White pg/sg / 6'4'' / San Antonio Spurs

(23) (8) OG Anunoby sf / 6'7'' / Toronto Raptors

(43) (9) Isaiah Hartenstein c / 7'0'' / Houston Rockets

(30) (10) Josh Hart sg/sf / 6'5'' / Utah Jazz

(19) (11) John Collins pf / 6'9'' / Atlanta Hawks

(45) (12) Dillon Brooks sf / 6'7'' / Houston Rockets

(27) (13) Kyle Kuzma pf / 6'8'' / Brooklyn Nets

(11) (14) Malik Monk sg / 6'3'' / Charlotte Hornets

NBA Draft Resources

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

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Prospect-Central: Ranking Every NBA Draft in History (31-40)

Written by: Prospect-Central

The NBA Draft: A Legacy of Stars, Surprises, & Potential:

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

(1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 41-56) - (1947-1969)

The Origins: Humble Beginnings to Lottery Drama:

Clifton McNeely: No. 1 1947 BAA Draft

The Golden Eras: Best Draft Classes of All-Time:

Consensus Honorable Mentions:

1985 (Karl Malone, Patrick Ewing, Chris Mullin, Joe Dumars)

1987 (David Robinson, Scottie Pippen, Reggie Miller)

2009 (Steph Curry, James Harden, Blake Griffin)

2026 NBA Draft: Potential All-Timer in the Making?

Darryn Peterson: Kansas

2026 NBA Draft: Potential 1st Round Draft Picks:

A.J. Dybantsa: BYU

To put these numbers into context, here are those same stats for an average Division I NCAA college basketball player:

Cameron Boozer: Duke

NCAA Basketball: Player Stat Index:

The Verdict: Could 2026 Join the Pantheon?

NBA Draft History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025):

Michael Jordan: No. 3 1984 NBA Draft

Kobe Bryant: No. 13 1996 NBA Draft

Prospect-Central: NBA Draft Ranking Side Notes:

Prospect-Central: NBA Draft & HS Rankings Correlation:

LeBron James: No. 1 2003 NBA Draft

HS c/o 2025 & 2026 NBA Draft: Potential Top 10?

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

(1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 41-56) - (1947-1969)

Paul George: 2010 NBA Draft

(40) 2010 NBA Draft (WS: 621.4 - PER: 15.8 - VORP: 14.4)

(10) (1) Paul George sf / 6'8'' / Indiana Pacers

(01) (2) John Wall pg / 6'3'' / Washington Wizards

(05) (3) DeMarcus Cousins c / 6'10'' / Sacramento

(09) (4) Gordon Hayward sf / 6'7'' / Utah Jazz

(18) (5) Eric Bledsoe pg / 6'1'' / OKC Thunder

(33) (6) Hassan Whiteside c / 7'0'' / Sacramento Kings

(07) (7) Greg Monroe c / 6'11'' / Detroit Pistons

(03) (8) Derrick Favors pf / 6'9'' / New Jersey Nets

(13) (9) Ed Davis pf/c / 6'9'' / Toronto Raptors

(14) (10) Patrick Patterson pf / 6'8'' / Houston Rockets

(00) (11) Jeremy Lin pg/sg / 6'3'' / Undrafted

(08) (12) Al-Farouq Aminu pf / 6'9'' / LA Clippers

(19) (13) Avery Bradley pg/sg / 6'3'' / Boston Celtics

(40) (14) Lance Stephenson sg / 6'6'' / Indiana Pacers

(00) (??) Jimmy Graham pf / 6'7'' / New Orleans Saints

Artis Gilmore: 1971 NBA Draft

(39) 1971 NBA Draft (WS: 739.3 - PER: 15.8 - VORP: 14.6)

(117) (1) Artis Gilmore c / 7'2'' / Chicago Bulls

(30) (2) Spencer Haywood pf / 6'8'' / Buffalo Braves

(02) (3) Sidney Wicks pf / 6'8'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(04) (4) Phil Chenier sg / 6'3'' / Baltimore Bullets

(104) (5) Randy Smith sg / 6'3'' / Buffalo Braves

(06) (6) Fred Brown pg / 6'3'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(01) (7) Austin Carr sg / 6'4'' / Cleveland Cavilers

(03) (8) Elmore Smith c / 7'0'' / Buffalo Braves

(24) (9) Mike Newlin sg / 6'4'' / Houston Rockets

(40) (10) Clifford Ray c / 6'9'' / Chicago Bulls

(22) (11) Ted McClain pg/sg / 6'1'' / Atlanta Hawks

(47) (12) Mike Gale pg/sg / 6'4'' / Chicago Bulls

(11) (13) Curtis Rowe pf / 6'7'' / Detroit Pistons

(58) (14) Tom Owens pf/c / 6'10'' / Houston Rockets

(00) (??) Joe Hammond sg / 6'4'' / Los Angeles Lakers

Luka Dončić: 2018 NBA Draft

(38) 2018 NBA Draft (WS: 577.8 - PER: 17.1 - VORP: 14.8)

(03) (1) Luka Dončić pg / 6'8'' / Atlanta Hawks

(11) (2) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander / 6'6'' / Charlotte

(33) (3) Jalen Brunson pg / 6'2'' / Dallas Mavericks

(05) (4) Trae Young pg / 6'2'' / Dallas Mavericks

(04) (5) Jaren Jackson, Jr. / 6'10'' / Memphis Grizzlies

(14) (6) Michael Porter, Jr. sf / 6'10'' / Denver Nuggets

(10) (7) Mikal Bridges sf / 6'6'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(01) (8) Deandre Ayton c / 7'0'' / Phoenix Suns

(36) (9) Mitchell Robinson c / 7'0'' / NY Knicks

(12) (10) Miles Bridges sf/pf / 6'7'' / LA Clippers

(08) (11) Collin Sexton sg / 6'3'' / Cleveland Cavilers

(17) (12) Donte DiVincenzo / 6'4'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(21) (13) Grayson Allen sg / 6'3'' / Utah Jazz

(07) (14) Wendell Carter, Jr. pf/c / 6'10'' / Chicago Bulls

Adrian Dantley: 1976 NBA Draft

(37) 1976 NBA Draft (WS: 732.7 - PER: 15.4 - VORP: 15.7)

(06) (1) Adrian Dantley sf / 6'5'' / Buffalo Braves

(08) (2) Robert Parish c / 7'1'' / Golden State Warriors

(23) (3) Alex English sf / 6'8'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(29) (4) Dennis Johnson / 6'4'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(01) (5) John Lucas pg/pg / 6'3'' / Houston Rockets

(17) (6) Sonny Parker sf / 6'6'' / Golden State Warriors

(25) (7) Lonnie Shelton pf / 6'8'' / New York Knicks

(22) (8) Johnny Davis pg / 6'2'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(07) (9) Quinn Buckner pg / 6'3'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(13) (10) Mitch Kupchak pf / 6'9'' / Washington Bullets

(99) (11) Mike Dunleavy, Sr. / 6'3'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(74) (12) Paul Griffin pf / 6'9'' / New Orleans Jazz

(10) (13) Ron Lee pg / 6'4'' / Phoenix Suns

(43) (14) Tom Abernethy sf / 6'7'' / LA Lakers

(00) (??) Mirza Delibašić / 6'6'' / Bosnia & Herzegovina

(152) (??) James "Fly" Williams sg / 6'5'' / Philly 76ers

Chris Webber: 1993 NBA Draft

(36) 1993 NBA Draft (WS: 727.3 - PER: 15.7 - VORP: 15.8)

(01) (1) Chris Webber pf / 6'10'' / Orlando Magic

(03) (2) Penny Hardaway pg / 6'7'' / Golden State

(11) (3) Allan Houston sg / 6'6'' / Detroit Pistons

(24) (4) Sam Cassell pg / 6'3'' / Houston Rockets

(08) (5) Vin Baker pf/c / 6'11'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(04) (6) Jamal Mashburn sf / 6'8'' / Dallas Mavericks

(37) (7) Nick Van Exel pg / 6'1'' / LA Lakers

(00) (8) Bruce Bowen sf / 6'7'' / Undrafted

(09) (9) Rodney Rogers pf / 6'7'' / Denver Nuggets

(05) (10) Isaiah Rider sg / 6'5'' / Minnesota T-Wolves

(02) (11) Shawn Bradley c / 7'6'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(10) (12) Lindsey Hunter pg / 6'2'' / Detroit Pistons

(00) (13) Bo Outlaw pf / 6'8'' / Undrafted

(45) (14) Bryon Russell sg/sf / 6'7'' / Utah Jazz

(38) (??) Conrad McRae c / 6'10'' / Washington Bullets

Giannis Anteokounmpo: 2013 NBA Draft

(35) 2013 NBA Draft (WS: 759.1 - PER: 15.8 - VORP: 15.9)

(15) (1) Giannis Antetokounmpo pf / 6'11'' / Milwaukee

(27) (2) Rudy Gobert c / 7'1'' / Denver Nuggets

(10) (3) C.J. McCollum / 6'3'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(02) (4) Victor Oladipo sg / 6'3'' / Orlando Magic

(12) (5) Steven Adams c / 6'11'' / OKC Thunder

(24) (6) Tim Hardaway, Jr. sg / 6'5'' / NY Knicks

(17) (7) Dennis Schröder pg / 6'1'' / Atlanta Hawks

(22) (8) Mason Plumlee c / 7'0'' / Brooklyn Nets

(08) (9) Kentavious Caldwell-Pope sg / 6'5'' / Detroit

(13) (10) Kelly Olynyk pf/c / 7'0'' / Dallas Mavericks

(03) (11) Otto Porter, Jr. sf / 6'8'' / Washington Wizards

(21) (12) Gorgui Dieng pf/c / 6'10'' / Utah Jazz

(00) (13) Robert Covington sf / 6'7'' / Undrafted

(04) (14) Cody Zeller c / 6'11'' / Charlotte Bobcats

(59) (??) Bojan Dubljević / 6'9'' / Minnesota T-Wolves

(28) (??) Livio Jean-Charles / 6'9'' / San Antonio Spurs

Dikembe Mutombo: 1991 NBA Draft

(34) 1991 NBA Draft (WS: 773.4 - PER: 15.5 - VORP: 16.0)

(04) (1) Dikembe Mutombo c / 7'2'' / Denver Nuggets

(01) (2) Larry Johnson pf / 6'7'' / Charlotte Hornets

(05) (3) Steve Smith sg / 6'8'' / Miami Heat

(11) (4) Terrell Brandon pg / 5'11'' / Cleveland Cavs

(02) (5) Kenny Anderson pg / 6'1'' / New Jersey Nets

(13) (6) Dale Davis pf/c / 6'11'' / Indiana Pacers

(16) (7) Chris Gatling pf / 6'10'' / Golden State Warriors

(24) (8) Rick Fox sf / 6'7'' / Boston Celtics

(00) (9) Darrell Armstrong pg / 6'1'' / Undrafted

(12) (10) Greg Anthony pg / 6'0'' / New York Knicks

(09) (11) Stacey Augmon sf / 6'8'' / Atlanta Hawks

(03) (12) Billy Owens sf/pf / 6'9'' / Sacramento Kings

(45) (13) Bobby Phills sg / 6'5'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(07) (14) Luc Longley c / 7'2'' / Minnesota T-Wolves

LaMarcus Aldridge: 2006 NBA Draft

(33) 2006 NBA Draft (WS: 740.6 - PER: 15.0 - VORP: 16.3)

(02) (1) LaMarcus Aldridge pf / 6'11'' / Chicago Bulls

(24) (2) Kyle Lowry pg / 6'0'' / Memphis Grizzlies

(21) (3) Rajon Rondo pg / 6'1'' / Phoenix Suns

(47) (4) Paul Millsap pf / 6'7'' / Utah Jazz

(06) (5) Brandon Roy sg / 6'6'' / Minnesota T-Wolves

(08) (6) Rudy Gay sf/pf / 6'8'' / Houston Rockets

(11) (7) J.J. Redick sg / 6'3'' / Orlando Magic

(13) (8) Thabo Sefolosha sf / 6'6'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(35) (9) P.J. Tucker sf / 6'5'' / Toronto Raptors

(00) (10) J.J. Barea pg / 5'10'' / Undrafted

(14) (11) Ronnie Brewer sg/sf / 6'7'' / Utah Jazz

(07) (12) Randy Foye sg / 6'4'' / Boston Celtics

(01) (13) Andrea Bargnani c / 7'0'' / Toronto Raptors

(26) (14) Jordan Farmar pg / 6'2'' / LA Lakers

Julius "Dr. J" Erving: 1972 NBA Draft

(32) 1972 NBA Draft (WS: 742.6 - PER: 15.9 - VORP: 17.1)

(12) (1) Julius "Dr. J" Erving / 6'7'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(02) (2) Bob McAdoo pf/c / 6'9'' / Buffalo Braves

(10) (3) Paul Westphal pg/sg / 6'4'' / Boston Celtics

(70) (4) James Silas pg/sg / 6'1'' / Houston Rockets

(23) (5) Brian Taylor pg / 6'2'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(34) (6) Don Buse pg/sg / 6'4'' / Phoenix Suns

(11) (7) Ralph Simpson sf / 6'5'' / Chicago Bulls

(39) (8) Kevin Porter pg / 6'0'' / Baltimore Bullets

(26) (9) Dave Twardzik / 6'1'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(17) (10) Chris Ford sg / 6'5'' / Detroit Pistons

(16) (11) Jim Price pg / 6'3'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(24) (12) Steve Hawes pf/c / 6'9'' / Cleveland Cavs

(31) (13) Lloyd Neal pf / 6'7'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(30) (14) Ollie Johnson / 6'6'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(144) (??) Krešimir Ćosić 6'11'' / Portland Trail Blazers

Mitch Richmond: 1988 NBA Draft

(31) 1988 NBA Draft (WS: 818.2 - PER: 15.3 - VORP: 17.3)

(05) (1) Mitch Richmond sg / 6'5'' / Golden State

(14) (2) Dan Majerle sg/sf / 6'6'' / Phoenix Suns

(01) (3) Danny Manning pf / 6'10'' / LA Clippers

(06) (4) Hersey Hawkins sg / 6'3'' / LA Clippers

(53) (5) Anthony Mason pf / 6'8'' / Portland TrailBlazers

(19) (6) Rod Strickland pg / 6'3'' / New York Knicks

(02) (7) Rik Smits c / 7'4'' / Indiana Pacers

(00) (8) John Starks sg / 6'5'' / Undrafted

(03) (9) Charles Smith sf / 6'10'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(09) (10) Rony Seikaly c / 6'11'' / Miami Heat

(00) (11) Avery Johnson pg / 5'10'' / Undrafted

(47) (12) Vernon Maxwell sg / 6'4'' / Denver Nuggets

(08) (13) Rex Chapman sg / 6'4'' / Charlotte Hornets

(50) (14) Steve Kerr pg/sg / 6'3'' / Phoenix Suns

(00) (??) Darryl McDonald pg / 6'4'' / Harlem, NY

(00) (??) Derek Rucker pg / 6'0'' / Washington, D.C.

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NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

2026-03-19T07:25:00.000-07:00

Prospect-Central: Ranking Every NBA Draft in History (21-30)

Written by: Prospect-Central

The NBA Draft: A Legacy of Stars, Surprises, & Potential:

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

(1-10, 11-20, 31-40, 41-56) - (1947-1969)

The Origins: Humble Beginnings to Lottery Drama:

Clifton McNeely: No. 1 1947 BAA Draft

The Golden Eras: Best Draft Classes of All-Time:

Consensus Honorable Mentions:

1985 (Karl Malone, Patrick Ewing, Chris Mullin, Joe Dumars)

1987 (David Robinson, Scottie Pippen, Reggie Miller)

2009 (Steph Curry, James Harden, Blake Griffin)

2026 NBA Draft: Potential All-Timer in the Making?

Darryn Peterson: Kansas

2026 NBA Draft: Potential 1st Round Draft Picks:

A.J. Dybantsa: BYU

To put these numbers into context, here are those same stats for an average Division I NCAA college basketball player:

Cameron Boozer: Duke

NCAA Basketball: Player Stat Index:

The Verdict: Could 2026 Join the Pantheon?

NBA Draft History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025):

Michael Jordan: No. 3 1984 NBA Draft

Kobe Bryant: No. 13 1996 NBA Draft

Prospect-Central: NBA Draft Ranking Side Notes:

Prospect-Central: NBA Draft & HS Rankings Correlation:

LeBron James: No. 1 2003 NBA Draft

HS c/o 2025 & 2026 NBA Draft: Potential Top 10?

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

(1-10, 11-20, 31-40, 41-56) - (1947-1969)

Dennis Rodman: 1986 NBA Draft

(30) 1986 NBA Draft (WS: 744.2 - PER: 15.9 - VORP: 17.7)

(27) (1) Dennis Rodman pf / 6'7'' / Detroit Pistons

(25) (2) Mark Price pg / 6'0'' / Dallas Mavericks

(01) (3) Brad Daugherty c / 7'0'' / Cleveland Cavilers

(24) (4) Arvydas Sabonis / 7'3'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(46) (5) Jeff Hornacek pg/sg / 6'4'' / Phoenix Suns

(60) (6) Dražen Petrović / 6'5'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(08) (7) Ron Harper sg / 6'6'' / Cleveland Cavilers

(30) (8) Nate McMillan pg / 6'5'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(15) (9) Dell Curry sg / 6'4'' / Utah Jazz

(22) (10) Scott Skiles pg / 6'1'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(04) (11) Chuck Person sf / 6'8'' / Indiana Pacers

(29) (12) Johnny Newman sf / 6'7'' / Cleveland Cavs

(10) (13) Johnny Dawkins / 6'2'' / San Antonio Spurs

(11) (14) John Salley pf/c / 6'11'' / Detroit Pistons

(02) (??) Len Bias sf/pf / 6'8'' / Boston Celtics

Larry Bird: 1978 NBA Draft

(29) 1978 NBA Draft (WS: 755.3 - PER: 15.6 - VORP: 17.8)

(06) (1) Larry Bird sf / 6'9'' / Boston Celtics

(36) (2) Maurice Cheeks pg / 6'1'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(60) (3) Michael Cooper sg / 6'7'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(04) (4) Michael Ray Richardson sg / 6'5'' / NY Knicks

(09) (5) Reggie Theus sg / 6'6'' / Chicago Bulls

(01) (6) Mychal Thompson pf / 6'10'' / Portland

(15) (7) Mike Mitchell sf / 6'7'' / Cleveland Cavilers

(05) (8) Purvis Short sf / 6'7'' / Golden State Warriors

(23) (9) Terry Tyler sf / 6'7'' / Detroit Pistons

(02) (10) Phil Ford pg / 6'2'' / Kansas City Kings

(18) (11) Dave Corzine c / 6'11'' / Washington Bullets

(64) (12) Gerald Henderson, Sr. / 6'2'' / San Antonio

(29) (13) John Long sg / 6'5'' / Detroit Pistons

(44) (14) Clemon Johnson c / 6'10'' / Portland

Isiah Thomas: 1981 NBA Draft

(28) 1981 NBA Draft (WS: 876.5 - PER: 16.3 - VORP: 17.8)

(02) (1) Isiah Thomas pg / 6'1'' / Detroit Pistons

(03) (2) Buck Williams pf / 6'8'' / New Jersey Nets

(01) (3) Mark Aguirre sf / 6'6'' / Dallas Mavericks

(08) (4) Tom Chambers pf / 6'10'' / San Diego Clippers

(20) (5) Larry Nance, Sr. pf / 6'10'' / Phoenix Suns

(09) (6) Rolando Blackman sg / 6'6'' / Dallas Mavericks

(31) (7) Danny Ainge sg / 6'5'' / Boston Celtics

(12) (8) Kelly Tripucka sf / 6'6'' / Detroit Pistons

(06) (9) Orlando Woolridge sf / 6'9'' / Chicago Bulls

(29) (10) Eddie Johnson sf / 6'7'' / Kansas City Kings

(14) (11) Herb Williams pf/c / 6'11'' / Indiana Pacers

(28) (12) Gene Banks sf/pf / 6'7'' / San Antonio Spurs

(76) (13) Lewis Lloyd sg / 6'6'' / Golden State Warriors

(16) (14) Darnell Valentine 6'1'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(00) (??) Juan "Epi" Ruiz sf / 6'7'' / Zaragoza, Spain

(00) (??) James Crawford 6'8'' / Lower Peach Tree, AL

(171) (??) Yasutaka Okayama c / 7'8'' / Golden State

(210) (??) Tony Gwynn pg / 6'0'' / San Diego Clippers

Nikola Jokić: 2014 NBA Draft

(27) 2014 NBA Draft (WS: 738.1 - PER: 16.9 - VORP: 17.9)

(41) (1) Nikola Jokić c / 6'11'' / Denver Nuggets

(03) (2) Joel Embiid c / 7'0'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(07) (3) Julius Randle pf / 6'9'' / LA Lakers

(04) (4) Aaron Gordon sf/pf / 6'8'' / Orlando Magic

(13) (5) Zach LaVine sg / 6'5'' / Minnesota T-Wolves

(01) (6) Andrew Wiggins sf / 6'7'' / Cleveland Cavs

(16) (7) Jusuf Nurkić c / 6'11'' / Chicago Bulls

(39) (8) Jerami Grant sf/pf / Philadelphia 76ers

(25) (9) Clint Capela c / 6'10'' / Houston Rockets

(30) (10) Kyle Anderson sf/pf / 6'8'' / San Antonio

(06) (11) Marcus Smart pg / 6'3'' / Boston Celtics

(46) (12) Jordan Clarkson / 6'5'' / Washington Wizards

(38) (13) Spencer Dinwiddie pg / 6'5'' / Detroit Pistons

(45) (14) Dwight Powell pf/c / 6'10'' / Charlotte Hornets

(00) (??) Isaiah Austin pf/c / 7'1'' / Fresno, CA

Anthony Davis: 2012 NBA Draft

(26) 2012 NBA Draft (WS: 757.5 - PER: 16.5 - VORP: 17.9)

(01) (1) Anthony Davis pf/c / 6'10'' / New Orleans

(06) (2) Damian Lillard pg / 6'2'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(35) (3) Draymond Green sf/pf / 6'6'' / Golden State

(03) (4) Bradley Beal sg / 6'4'' / Washington Wizards

(39) (5) Khris Middleton sf / 6'7'' / Detroit Pistons

(09) (6) Andre Drummond c / 6'11'' / Detroit Pistons

(07) (7) Harrison Barnes sf/pf / 6'7'' / Golden State

(34) (8) Jae Crowder sf/pf / 6'6'' / Cleveland Cavs

(20) (9) Evan Fournier sg / 6'6'' / Denver Nuggets

(40) (10) Will Barton sg / 6'5'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(08) (11) Terrence Ross sg / 6'6'' / Toronto Raptors

(12) (12) Jeremy Lamb sg / 6'5'' / Houston Rockets

(15) (13) Maurice Harkless / 6'7'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(49) (14) Kyle O'Quinn pf/c / 6'9'' / Orlando Magic

Dominique Wilkins: 1982 NBA Draft

(25) 1982 NBA Draft (WS: 760.6 - PER: 15.7 - VORP: 18.1)

(03) (1) Dominique Wilkins sf / 6'8'' / Utah Jazz

(01) (2) James Worthy sf / 6'9'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(02) (3) Terry Cummings pf / 6'9'' / San Diego Clippers

(72) (4) Mark Eaton c / 7'4'' / Utah Jazz

(11) (5) Fat Lever pg/sg / 6'3'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(18) (6) Ricky Pierce sg / 6'4'' / Detroit Pistons

(20) (7) Paul Pressey sg / 6'5'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(13) (8) Sleepy Floyd pg/sg / 6'3'' / New Jersey Nets

(08) (9) Clark Kellogg pf / 6'7'' / Indiana Pacers

(14) (10) Lester Conner / 6'4'' / Golden State Warriors

(06) (11) Trent Tucker sg / 6'5'' / New York Knicks

(31) (12) Rod Higgins sf/pf / 6'7'' / Chicago Bulls

(09) (13) Cliff Livingston pf / 6'8'' / Detroit Pistons

(48) (14) Craig Hodges sg / 6'2'' / San Diego Clippers

(00) (??) Wayne McDaniel / 6'2'' / San Francisco, CA

Clyde Drexler: 1983 NBA Draft

(24) 1983 NBA Draft (WS: 796.8 - PER: 15.0 - VORP: 18.7)

(14) (1) Clyde Drexler sg / 6'7'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(01) (2) Ralph Sampson c / 7'4'' / Houston Rockets

(09) (3) Dale Ellis sg/sf / 6'7'' / Dallas Mavericks

(11) (4) Derek Harper pg/sg / 6'4'' / Dallas Mavericks

(31) (5) Doc Rivers pg / 6'4'' / Atlanta Hawks

(10) (6) Jeff Malone sg / 6'4'' / Washington Bullets

(04) (7) Byron Scott sg / 6'4'' / San Diego Clippers

(03) (8) Rodney McCray sf / 6'7'' / Houston Rockets

(07) (9) Thurl Bailey pf / 6'11'' / Utah Jazz

(139) (10) Sedale Threatt pg / 6'2'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(08) (11) Antoine Carr pf / 6'9'' / Detroit Pistons

(48) (12) Craig Ehlo sg / 6'6'' / Houston Rockets

(12) (13) Darrell Walker pg/sg / 6'4'' / New York Knicks

(97) (14) Manute Bol c / 7'7'' / San Diego Clippers

Bernard King: 1977 NBA Draft

(23) 1977 NBA Draft (WS: 800.6 - PER: 16.4 - VORP: 19.2)

(07) (1) Bernard King sf / 6'7'' / New Jersey Nets

(08) (2) Jack Sikma c / 6'11'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(03) (3) Marques Johnson sf / 6'7'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(05) (4) Walter Davis sg / 6'6'' / Phoenix Suns

(12) (5) Cedric Maxwell sf / 6'8'' / Boston Celtics

(02) (6) Otis Birdsong sg / 6'3'' / Kansas City Kings

(14) (7) Tree Rollins c / 7'1'' / Atlanta Hawks

(22) (8) Norm Nixon pg / 6'2'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(49) (9) Eddie Johnson sf / 6'7'' / Kansas City Kings

(04) (10) Greg Ballard sf / 6'7'' / Washington Bullets

(10) (11) Ray Williams pg/sg / 6'3'' / New York Knicks

(16) (12) Rickey Green / 6'0'' / Golden State Warriors

(15) (13) Brad Davis pg / 6'3'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(40) (14) Robert Reid sf / 6'8'' / Houston Rockets

Dwight Howard: 2004 NBA Draft

(22) 2004 NBA Draft (WS: 876.9 - PER: 16.2 - VORP: 19.2)

(01) (1) Dwight Howard c / 6'10'' / Orlando Magic

(09) (2) Andre Iguodala sf / 6'6'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(07) (3) Luol Deng sf / 6'9'' / Phoenix Suns

(15) (4) Al Jefferson pf/c / 6'10'' / Boston Celtics

(26) (5) Kevin Martin sg / 6'7'' / Sacramento Kings

(05) (6) Devin Harris pg / 6'3'' / Washington Wizards

(25) (7) Tony Allen sg / 6'4'' / Boston Celtics

(17) (8) Josh Smith sf/pf / 6'9'' / Atlanta Hawks

(20) (9) Jameer Nelson pg / 6'0'' / Denver Nuggets

(43) (10) Trevor Ariza sf / 6'8'' / New York Knicks

(02) (11) Emeka Okafor c / 6'10'' / Charlotte Bobcats

(18) (12) J.R. Smith sg / 6'6'' / New Orleans Hornets

(30) (13) Anderson Varejão c / 6'11'' / Orlando Magic

(03) (14) Ben Gordon sg / 6'3'' / Chicago Bulls

Magic Johnson: 1979 NBA Draft

(21) 1979 NBA Draft (WS: 866.2 - PER: 16.0 - VORP: 19.3)

(01) (1) Magic Johnson pg / 6'9'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(05) (2) Sidney Moncrief sg / 6'4'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(65) (3) Bill Laimbeer c / 6'11'' / Cleveland Cavilers

(107) (4) Mark Eaton c / 7'4'' / Phoenix Suns

(03) (5) Bill Cartwright c / 7'1'' / New York Knicks

(08) (6) Calvin Natt sf / 6'6'' / New Jersey Nets

(12) (7) Jim Paxson sg / 6'6'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(07) (8) Vinnie Johnson sg / 6'2'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(11) (9) Cliff Robinson pf / 6'9'' / New Jersey Nets

(02) (10) Dave Greenwood pf / 6'9'' / Chicago Bulls

(73) (11) James Donaldson 7'2'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(43) (12) Johnny Moore / 6'1'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(22) (13) Kyle Macy pg / 6'3'' / Phoenix Suns

(105) (14) Allen Leavell pg / 6'1'' / Houston Rockets

(68) (??) Nikos Galis pg/sg / 6'0'' / Boston Celtics

NBA Draft Resources

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

2026-03-19T07:24:00.000-07:00

Prospect-Central: Ranking Every NBA Draft in History (11-20)

Written by: Prospect-Central

The NBA Draft: A Legacy of Stars, Surprises, & Potential:

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

(1-10, 21-30, 31-40, 41-56) - (1947-1969)

The Origins: Humble Beginnings to Lottery Drama:

Clifton McNeely: No. 1 1947 BAA Draft

The Golden Eras: Best Draft Classes of All-Time:

Consensus Honorable Mentions:

1985 (Karl Malone, Patrick Ewing, Chris Mullin, Joe Dumars)

1987 (David Robinson, Scottie Pippen, Reggie Miller)

2009 (Steph Curry, James Harden, Blake Griffin)

2026 NBA Draft: Potential All-Timer in the Making?

Darryn Peterson: Kansas

2026 NBA Draft: Potential 1st Round Draft Picks:

A.J. Dybantsa: BYU

To put these numbers into context, here are those same stats for an average Division I NCAA college basketball player:

Cameron Boozer: Duke

NCAA Basketball: Player Stat Index:

The Verdict: Could 2026 Join the Pantheon?

NBA Draft History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025):

Michael Jordan: No. 3 1984 NBA Draft

Kobe Bryant: No. 13 1996 NBA Draft

Prospect-Central: NBA Draft Ranking Side Notes:

Prospect-Central: NBA Draft & HS Rankings Correlation:

LeBron James: No. 1 2003 NBA Draft

HS c/o 2025 & 2026 NBA Draft: Potential Top 10?

NBA History: Ranking Every NBA Draft (1947-2025)

(1-10, 21-30, 31-40, 41-56) - (1947-1969)

Tim Hardaway, Sr: 1989 NBA Draft

(20) 1989 NBA Draft (WS: 847.4 - PER: 16.2 - VORP: 19.8)

(14) (1) Tim Hardaway, Sr. pg / 6'0'' / Golden State

(17) (2) Shawn Kemp pf / 6'10'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(04) (3) Glen Rice sf / 6'8'' / Miami Heat

(26) (4) Vlade Divac c / 7'1'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(03) (5) Sean Elliott sf / 6'8'' / San Antonio Spurs

(12) (6) Mookie Blaylock pg / 6'0'' / New Jersey Nets

(36) (7) Cliff Robinson pf / 6'10'' / Portland TrailBlazers

(11) (8) Nick Anderson sg/sf / 6'6'' / Orlando Magic

(16) (9) Dana Barros pg / 5'11'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(28) (10) Sherman Douglas pg / 6'0'' / Miami Heat

(40) (11) Dino Radja pf/c / 6'11'' / Boston Celtics

(18) (12) B.J. Armstrong pg / 6'2'' / Chicago Bulls

(10) (13) Pooh Richardson 6'1'' / Minnesota T-Wolves

(01) (14) Pervis Ellison pf / 6'9'' / Sacramento Kings

Jason Kidd & Grant Hill: 1994 NBA Draft

(19) 1994 NBA Draft (WS: 796.4 - PER: 15.4 - VORP: 19.9)

(02) (1) Jason Kidd pg / 6'4'' / Dallas Mavericks

(03) (2) Grant Hill sg/sf / 6'8'' / Detroit Pistons

(10) (3) Eddie Jones sg / 6'6'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(01) (4) Glenn Robinson sf / 6'7'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(05) (5) Juwan Howard pf / 6'9'' / Washington Bullets

(04) (6) Donyell Marshall / 6'9'' / Minnesota T-Wolves

(13) (7) Jalen Rose pg/sg / 6'8'' / Denver Nuggets

(08) (8) Brian Grant pf / 6'9'' / Sacramento Kings

(23) (9) Wesley Person sg / 6'6'' / Phoenix Suns

(26) (10) Charlie Ward pg / 6'2'' / New York Knicks

(17) (11) Aaron McKie sf / 6'5'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(46) (12) Voshon Lenard sg / 6'4'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(07) (13) Lamond Murray sf / 6'7'' / LA Clippers

(15) (14) Eric Piatkowski sf / 6'7'' / Indiana Pacers

Tim Duncan: 1997 NBA Draft

(18) 1997 NBA Draft (WS: 801.1 - PER: 16.1 - VORP: 20.5)

(01) (1) Tim Duncan pf / 6'11'' / San Antonio Spurs

(09) (2) Tracy McGrady sg/sf / 6'8'' / Toronto Raptors

(03) (3) Chauncey Billups pg / 6'3'' / Boston Celtics

(02) (4) Keith Van Horn sf / 6'10'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(13) (5) Derek Anderson sg / 6'5'' / Cleveland Cavilers

(23) (6) Bobby Jackson pg / 6'1'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(43) (7) Stephen Jackson sf / 6'8'' / Phoenix Suns

(04) (8) Antonio Daniels pg/sg / 6'4'' / Vancouver Grizz

(07) (9) Tim Thomas sf / 6'10'' / New Jersey Nets

(16) (10) Brevin Knight pg / 5'10'' / Cleveland Cavilers

(12) (11) Austin Croshere pf / 6'9'' / Indiana Pacers

(21) (12) Anthony Parker sg / 6'6'' / New Jersey Nets

(00) (13) Damon Jones pg/sg / 6'3'' / Undrafted

(15) (14) Kelvin Cato pf/c / 6'11'' / Dallas Mavericks

(00) (??) Ed "Booger" Smith pg / 5'10'' / Brooklyn, NY

(00) (??) Tony Gonzalez pf / 6'6'' / Kansas City Chiefs

Shaquille O'Neal: 1992 NBA Draft

(17) 1992 NBA Draft (WS: 904.4 - PER: 15.9 - VORP: 20.6)

(01) (1) Shaquille O'Neal c / 7'1'' / Orlando Magic

(02) (2) Alonzo Mourning c / 6'10'' / Charlotte Hornets

(24) (3) Latrell Sprewell / 6'5'' / Golden State Warriors

(11) (4) Robert Horry sf/pf / 6'10'' / Houston Rockets

(29) (5) P.J. Brown pf/c / 6'11'' / New Jersey Nets

(03) (6) Christian Laettner pf / 6'11'' / Minnesota

(17) (7) Doug Christie sf / 6'6'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(06) (8) Tom Gugliotta / 6'10'' / Washington Bullets

(09) (9) Clarence Weatherspoon / 6'7'' / Philadelphia

(00) (10) David Wesley pg / 6'0'' / Undrafted

(05) (11) LaPhonso Ellis sf/pf / 6'8'' / Denver Nuggets

(04) (12) Jim Jackson sg/sf / 6'6'' / Dallas Mavericks

(07) (13) Walt Williams sf / 6'8'' / Sacramento Kings

(21) (14) Jon Barry sg / 6'4'' / Boston Celtics

Chris Paul: 2005 NBA Draft

(16) 2005 NBA Draft (WS: 911.1 - PER: 16.8 - VORP: 20.6)

(04) (1) Chris Paul pg / 6'0'' / New Orleans Hornets

(03) (2) Deron Williams pg / 6'3'' / Utah Jazz

(30) (3) David Lee pf / 6'9'' / New York Knicks

(45) (4) Lou Williams pg / 6'2'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(01) (5) Andrew Bogut c / 7'0'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(17) (6) Danny Granger sf / 6'9'' / Indiana Pacers

(10) (7) Andrew Bynum c / 7'0'' / LA Lakers

(40) (8) Monta Ellis sg / 6'3'' / Golden State

(57) (9) Marcin Gortat c / 6'11'' / Phoenix Suns

(02) (10) Marvin Williams sf / 6'8'' / Atlanta Hawks

(56) (11) Amir Johnson pf / 6'9'' / Detroit Pistons

(36) (12) Ersan İlyasova pf / 6'9'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(05) (13) Raymond Felton pg / 6'1'' / Phoenix Suns

(21) (14) Nate Robinson pg / 5'9'' / Phoenix Suns

(11) (??) Fran Vázquez c / 6'10'' / Orlando Magic

Kevin Garnett: 1995 NBA Draft

(15) 1995 NBA Draft (WS: 939.5 - PER: 15.7 - VORP: 20.9)

(05) (1) Kevin Garnett pf / 6'11'' / Minnesota T-Wolves

(04) (2) Rasheed Wallace / 6'11'' / Washington Bullets

(21) (3) Michael Finley sg/sf / 6'7'' / Phoenix Suns

(03) (4) Jerry Stackhouse sg / 6'6'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(02) (5) Antonio McDyess pf / 6'9'' / LA Clippers

(18) (6) Theo Ratliff pf/c / 6'10'' / Detroit Pistons

(07) (7) Damon Stoudamire / 5'10'' / Toronto Raptors

(15) (8) Brent Barry sg/sf / 6'6'' / Denver Nuggets

(01) (9) Joe Smith pf/c / 6'10'' / Golden State Warriors

(10) (10) Kurt Thomas pf/c / 6'9'' / Miami Heat

(13) (11) Corliss Williamson / 6'7'' / Sacramento Kings

(17) (12) Bobby Sura sg / 6'5'' / Cleveland Cavilers

(43) (13) Eric Snow pg / 6'3'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(23) (14) Travis Best pg / 5'11'' / Indiana Pacers

(51) (??) Dejan Bodiroga pg / 6'9'' / Sacramento Kings

Kevin Durant: 2007 NBA Draft

(14) 2007 NBA Draft (WS: 909.6 - PER: 16.9 - VORP: 21.5)

(02) (1) Kevin Durant sf / 6'11'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(03) (2) Al Horford c / 6'8'' / Atlanta Hawks

(48) (3) Marc Gasol c / 6'11' / LA Lakers

(09) (4) Joakim Noah c / 6'11'' / Chicago Bulls

(04) (5) Mike Conley pg / 6'1'' / Memphis Grizzles

(12) (6) Thaddeus Young pf / 6'8'' / Philadelphia 76ers

(05) (7) Jeff Green sf/pf / 6'8'' / Boston Celtics

(31) (8) Carl Landry pf / 6'9'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(22) (9) Jared Dudley sf/pf / 6'6'' / Charlotte Bobcats

(28) (10) Tiago Splitter c / 6'11'' / San Antonio Spurs

(08) (11) Brandan Wright pf / 6'10'' / Charlotte Bobcats

(56) (12) Ramon Sessions pg / 6'3'' / Milwaukee Bucks

(15) (13) Rodney Stuckey pg / 6'5'' / Detroit Pistons

(23) (14) Wilson Chandler sf/pf / 6'8'' / NY Knicks

(58) (??) Georgios Printezis / 6'9'' / San Antonio Spurs

(30) (??) Petteri Koponen / 6'4'' / Philadelphia 76ers

Russell Westbrook: 2008 NBA Draft

(13) 2008 NBA Draft (WS: 953.9 - PER: 15.0 - VORP: 21.7)

(04) (1) Russell Westbrook 6'4'' / Seattle SuperSonics

(05) (2) Kevin Love pf / 6'10'' / Memphis Grizzlies

(01) (3) Derrick Rose pg / 6'3'' / Chicago Bulls

(35) (4) DeAndre Jordan c / 6'11'' / LA Clippers

(10) (5) Brook Lopez c / 7'1'' / New Jersey Nets

(24) (6) Serge Ibaka pf/c / 6'11 / Seattle SuperSonics

(45) (7) Goran Dragić pg / 6'4'' / San Antonio Spurs

(25) (8) Nicolas Batum sf / 6'7'' / Houston Rockets

(17) (9) Roy Hibbert c / 7'2'' / Toronto Raptors

(06) (10) Danilo Gallinari sf / 6'10'' / NY Knicks

(26) (11) George Hill pg / 6'4'' / San Antonio Spurs

(21) (12) Ryan Anderson pf / 6'9'' / New Jersey Nets

(07) (13) Eric Gordon sg / 6'3'' / LA Clippers

(18) (14) JaVale McGee c / 7'0'' / Washington Wizards

(44) (??) Ante Tomić c / 7'2'' / Utah Jazz

(00) (??) Kyle Hines pf / 6'6'' / Sicklerville, NJ

Pete Maravich: 1970 NBA Draft

(12) 1970 NBA Draft (WS: 977.8 - PER: 17.0 - VORP: 21.8)

(03) (1) Pete Maravich sg / 6'5'' / Atlanta Hawks

(04) (2) Dave Cowens pf/c / 6'9'' / Boston Celtics

(19) (3) Tiny Archibald pg / 6'1'' / Cincinnati Royals

(122) (4) Dan Issel pf/c / 6'9'' / Detroit Pistons

(01) (5) Bob Lanier c / 6'11'' / Detroit Pistons

(106) (6) Charlie Scott pg/sg / 6'5'' / Boston Celtics

(02) (7) Rudy Tomjanovich / 6'8'' / San Diego Rockets

(18) (8) Calvin Murphy pg / 5'9'' / San Diego Rockets

(103) (9) Billy Paultz c / 6'11'' / San Diego Rockets

(205) (10) Randy Smith sg / 6'3'' / Detroit Pistons

(05) (11) Sam Lacey c / 6'10'' / Cincinnati Royals

(08) (12) Geoff Petrie sg / 6'4'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(07) (13) John Johnson sf / 6'7'' / Cleveland Cavilers

(13) (14) Jim McMillian sf / 6'5'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(182) (??) Dino Meneghin c / 6'9'' / Atlanta Hawks

(132) (??) Rick Mount sg / 6'4'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(167) (??) Manuel Raga pg/sg / 6'2'' / Atlanta Hawks

Moses Malone: 1974 NBA Draft

(11) 1974 NBA Draft (WS: 982.4 - PER: 17.6 - VORP: 21.8)

(22) (1) Moses Malone c / 6'10'' / Utah Stars (ABA)

(40) (2) George Gervin sg/sf / 6'7'' / Phoenix Suns

(01) (3) Bill Walton c / 6'11'' / Portland Trail Blazers

(05) (4) Bobby Jones pf / 6'9'' / Houston Rockets

(11) (5) Jamaal Wilkes sf / 6'6'' / Golden State Warriors

(14) (6) Maurice Lucas pf / 6'9'' / Chicago Bulls

(25) (7) John Drew sf / 6'6'' / Atlanta Hawks

(21) (8) Billy Knight sf / 6'6'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(22) (9) Truck Robinson pf / 6'7'' / Washington Bullets

(06) (10) Scott Wedman sf / 6'7'' / Kansas City Kings

(29) (11) Phil Smith sg / 6'4'' / Golden State Warriors

(12) (12) Brian Winters sg / 6'4'' / Los Angeles Lakers

(08) (13) Campy Russell sf / 6'8'' / Cleveland Cavilers

(56) (14) Mickey Johnson 6'10'' / Portland Trail Blazers

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