Nba Best Young Players of All Time

The NBA is home to some of the best young players in the world. These players are the future of the league and have already proven they have the talent and potential to make a lasting impact.

From superstars like Luka Dončić to the up-and-coming stars like Ja Morant, these young players are ready to take their game to the next level. Get to know the best young players in the NBA and see who will be the next great player.

1. RJ Barrett

Guard

Career

• 2019–present: New York Knicks

RJ Barrett is a Canadian shooting guard who was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2020. Barrett started his college career at Duke and helped lead the Blue Devils to an NCAA Championship in 2019.

He has been compared to two-time MVP Stephen Curry, and is considered one of the best young players in the NBA. Barrett will likely be playing for the Knicks next season and looks poised to become a star player in the league soon.

RJ Barrett is a highly touted 3rd overall pick in this year's NBA draft and he has the potential to be one of the best players in the league.

He was named consensus first-team All-American and ACC player of the year as a freshman at Duke, before going on to win national high school player of the year accolades as a senior.

 Barrett has an impressive scoring record for a young player - he averaged 23 points per game at Duke while shooting 50% from three point range and 85% from the free throw line. 

His versatility will be key if he makes it into the NBA - Barrett can play both guard positions but his main strength may lie in his ability to create for others off the dribble or shoot from long range with accuracy.

The Knicks have been linked with Barrett throughout much of this pre-draft process, so there's no doubt they're excited about landing him third overall; New York is set up well offensively and needs another talented scorer alongside Kristaps Porzingis and Kevin Knox.

Also Played For: new york knicks, small forward

2. LeBron James

Power forward

Career

• 2003–2010: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2010–2014: Miami Heat
• 2014–2018: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2018–present: Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James is a two-time NBA champion and three-time MVP. He has led the Cavaliers to back-to-back championships in 2016 and 2017. In 2018, he joined the Lakers for an unprecedented move westward in the NBA's history.

His jersey number (6) was retired by both Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat organizations after his third consecutive MVP award in the 2014–2015 season. 

LeBron James also holds several other records such as the most points scored in a playoff game with 73 against Boston Celtics.

Also, the highest scoring average ever with 38 points per game over his whole career, youngest player to score 30 000 points or more and fastest player to reach 20 000 assists milestone among others LeBron James is a four-time NBA Champion, three-time MVP, and eighteen-time All-Star.

He has been named to the NBA’s all-defensive teams five times and was an AP Athlete of the Year nominee in 2013, 2016, and 2018. 

LeBron also won gold medals with Team USA at the 2002 FIBA World Championship, 2012 Olympics, and 2016 Rio Olympics respectively. 

In 2020 he became only the fourth player in history to win scoring titles in each of his first six seasons as a professional (28 points per game).

Also Played For: cleveland cavaliers, school basketball

3. Bam Adebayo

Center

Career

• NBA All-Star (2020)
• 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2020–2022)
• Second-team All-SEC (2017)
• SEC All-Freshman team (2017)
• McDonald's All-American (2016)
• North Carolina Mr. Basketball (2016)

Bam Adebayo is a 25-year-old center/power forward who was drafted 14th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft. Bam Adebayo played two seasons at Kentucky before being drafted by the Miami Heat in 2017.

Bam Adebayo has averaged 10 points and 7 rebounds per game over his career, making him an important part of both the Heat's frontcourt rotation as well as their postseason run in 2018. 

Bam Adebayo will be entering his fourth season with the Miami Heat next year and will look to build on his successes from last year Bam Adebayo is a center for the Miami Heat who has quickly become one of the league's top players.

Bam was drafted by the Heat with the seventh overall pick in 2016 and he has since developed into one of their most important players. He led all rookies in scoring last season, averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds per game. 

His play on both ends of the court has made him a key part of Miami's success over the past two seasons. Bam is a versatile player who can score inside or outside, making him difficult to defend no matter where he is on the court.

He will be an important part of Miami's future as they look to challenge for championships again in 2020 and 2021.

Also Played For: center basketball, fantasy basketball

4. Tyler Herro

Shooting guard

Career

• NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2022)
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2020)
• Second-team All-SEC (2019)
• SEC Newcomer of the Year – AP (2019)
• SEC All-Freshman Team (2019)

Tyler Herro is a shooting guard for the Miami Heat in the NBA. He was born on January 20, 2000, and attended high school at Whitnall (Greenfield, Wisconsin).

In 2018-2019 he played college basketball for Kentucky where he averaged 18 points per game and 4 rebounds per game as a junior. Tyler was drafted by the Miami Heat as the 13th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Tyler Herro is a versatile player who can play both forward positions. He had an impressive rookie season with the Miami Heat, averaging 9.7 points and 4 rebounds per game. Tyler Herro was selected to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020 and has continued to improve each year since then.

In 2019, he became one of only two players in SEC history to record 1,000 points (1,031) and 500 rebounds (527). Tyler Herro is a hard worker on the court and always gives his all no matter what situation he's in Game 7 vs Toronto Raptors - His hustle led to him scoring 14 points off the bench.

With another great season ahead of him, Tyler Herro is sure to cement himself as one of the best sixth men in league history.

Also Played For: kentucky basketball, shooting guard

5. De'Aaron Fox

Point guard

Career

• High school: Cypress Lakes, (Katy, Texas)
• College: Kentucky (2016–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–present: Sacramento Kings
• First-team All-SEC (2017), SEC All-Freshman Team (2017), SEC tournament MVP (2017), McDonald's All-American (2016)

De'Aaron Fox is a Point Guard for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. He was born on December 20, 1997, and grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fox has a listed height of 6 ft 3 inches and a weight of 185 lbs which makes him very physically fit for an elite-level basketball player.

Fox attended high school at Cypress Lakes where he averaged 24 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds per game as a senior before being drafted by Kentucky Wildcats in the 2016-2017 season as the first overall pick after leaving college early due to an injury crisis that threatened his eligibility for NCAA Tournament.

After impressing scouts with his play during his rookie season (2016-2017), De'Aaron signed a 2-year contract extension with Sacramento Kings worth $24 million including $18 million guaranteed on November 3rd, 2017.

Fox's tremendous shooting ability combined with great court vision make him one of the most coveted point guards currently playing in the NBA league; averaging 19 PPG (47% FG) and 4 APG while leading the team to 41 wins last year.

Also Played For: sacramento kings, western conference

6. Keegan Murray

Forward

Career

• High school: , Prairie, (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), DME Academy, (Daytona Beach, Florida)
• College: Iowa (2020–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Sacramento Kings
• Summer League MVP (2022), Karl Malone Award (2022), Consensus first-team All-American (2022), Big Ten tournament MVP (2022), First-team All-Big Ten (2022), Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2021)

Keegan Murray was born on August 19, 2000, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He is a power forward who played college basketball for Prairie and DME Academy. In the 2018 NBA Draft, Murray was selected by the Sacramento Kings as the 13th overall pick.

His rookie season saw him average 10 points and 5 rebounds per game whilst playing 38 games off the bench. The 2019-20 season saw Murray become a starter for Sacramento and he averaged 18 points and 9 rebounds per game en route to being named an All-Star for the first time in his career.

As of February 2020, Murray has scored 1,247 points (16th all-time) in 772 games played which put him well on track to eclipse Wilt Chamberlain's record of 34,419pts set during his era (1968–1973). 

Keegan has been vocal about wanting to help grow basketball globally as part of Nike's "One Team" campaign alongside stars such as LeBron James and Stephen Curry.

One that targets grassroots development programs across 55 countries around Africa & Asia where kids can learn how to play ball like pros.

Also Played For: nba summer league

7. Donovan Mitchell

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , Canterbury School, (New Milford, Connecticut), Brewster Academy, (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire)
• College: Louisville (2015–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–2022: Utah Jazz
• 2022–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 3× NBA All-Star (2020–2022), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018), NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2018), First-team All-ACC (2017)

Donovan Mitchell is a 26-year-old shooting guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. Mitchell was born in Elmsford, New York on September 7th, 1996, and attended Canterbury School in New Milford Connecticut before attending Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro New Hampshire.

At 22 years old, Donovan made his debut with the Utah Jazz during the 2016–17 season and quickly became one of their key players both on and off the court. 

In 2018–19 he led all guards in scoring (21 points per game) as well as assists (5.7 APG) while also averaging a career-high 2 steals per game - earning him an All-Star nomination along the way.

The Cavs acquired Donovan from Utah at the 2019 trade deadline where he has since established himself as one of their most important players both offensively and defensively - helping them to reach finals contention once again this year.

Also Played For: utah jazz, bleacher report nba

8. Collin Sexton

Guard

Career

• High school: Hillgrove, (Powder Springs, Georgia), Pebblebrook, (Mableton, Georgia)
• College: Alabama (2017–2018)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–2022: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2022–present: Utah Jazz
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2019), SEC Freshman of the Year (2018), Second-team All-SEC (2018), SEC All-Freshman Team (2018), McDonald's All-American (2017), FIBA Under-17 World Cup MVP (2016)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA U17 World Cup, : 2016 Spain: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA U17 World Cup
• : 2016 Spain: National team

Collin Sexton is a young point guard who was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018. He played college basketball at Alabama and has been playing in the NBA since 2018.

In his rookie season, he averaged 16 points per game for the Cavs and helped them make it to the playoffs. His second season saw him improve even more, as he finished with averages of 23 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals per game.

In 2019–20, Collin continued to be one of the best players on his team with averages of 26 points, six rebounds, and four assists per game while leading them to their first-ever playoff series victory against Boston Celtics Collin Sexton is a point guard for the Utah Jazz.

Sexton was born in Memphis, Tennessee on May 15th, 1997. Collin started playing basketball at age four and quickly became one of the top players in his area. 

He attended Whitehaven High School where he averaged 24 points per game as a senior and helped lead them to their first state championship since 2001.

After high school, Seston transferred to Oak Hill Academy where he continued to develop his skills leading them to back-to-back NCAA Division I championships (2018-19). 

The Utah Jazz selected Sexton with the tenth overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft and he has already made an impact this season averaging 18 points per game while shooting 47 percent from three ballpoint range - all career highs.

Collin’s story is incredibly inspiring showing that anything is possible if you put your mind to it – even becoming one of the best point guards in the NBA.

Also Played For: nba isolation, nba 2k19

9. Jarrett Allen

Center

Career

• High school: , Round Rock (Round Rock, Texas), St. Stephen's Episcopal School, (Austin, Texas)
• College: Texas (2016–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall
• Selected by the Brooklyn Nets
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–2021: Brooklyn Nets
• 2021–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBA All-Star (2022), Third-team All-Big 12 (2017), McDonald's All-American (2016)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2016 Chile: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2016 Chile: National team

Jarrett Allen is a 24-year-old center from San Diego, California. He was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in 2017 and has since played for them, Toronto Raptors and now Cleveland Cavaliers.

JarrettAllen is known for his high energy play on the court and strong defense. In 2018–19 he averaged 13 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block per game while playing 39 minutes per contest. Allen will be participating in this year's NBA All Star Game in Cleveland as part of the Eastern Conference team.

Jarrett Allen is a two-time McDonald’s All American and was a third team selection to the 2017 NBA All Star game. Jarrett started his collegiate career at Texas before transferring to Iowa State for his sophomore season where he averaged 19 points, 11 rebounds and 1 block per game. 

He was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets with the 7th overall pick in the 2017 draft and has since played for Cleveland Cavaliers.

Allen is known for his athleticism, strength, rebounding skills and shotblocking ability on both sides of the ball which will be important as he progresses in his young career.

Also Played For: brooklyn nets, texas longhorns men's basketball

10. Paolo Banchero

Power forward

Career

• High school: O'Dea (Seattle, Washington)
• College: Duke (2021–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Orlando Magic
• Consensus second-team All-American (2022), ACC Rookie of the Year (2022), First-team All-ACC (2022), ACC All-Rookie Team (2022), McDonald's All-American (2021), Jordan Brand Classic (2021), Nike Hoop Summit (2021)

He is a power forward for the Orlando Magic and was drafted first overall in the 2022 NBA draft. Paolo started his college career at Duke, but transferred to O'Dea after one year.

He averaged 22 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks per game during his two seasons at O'Dea. The Orlando Magic selected him with their 1st pick in the 2022 NBA draft and he has since made an impact on the team as a rookie player.

Paolo Banchero was selected by the Orlando Magic in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft. He played college basketball at Duke University, where he was a consensus second-team All-American and ACC Rookie of the Year in 2022. In his four seasons with Duke, Paolo averaged 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assists per game.

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Paolo signed with Orlando as an free agent on July 2nd 2019. 

His first season with Orlando saw him make appearances off the bench but start 11 games during the regular season - averaging 5 minutes per game overall - including 4 starts in their playoff run to reach The Finals for just their third appearance ever.

In 2020-21 he became a starter full time and continued to play key minutes throughout all 82 games (averaging 29 MPG) as they made it all way to The Finals again only to lose 3-1 against Milwaukee Bucks who were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo & Khris Middleton respectively In 2021-22 Paolo increased.

His averages slightly (24 MPG; 10 PPG; 7 RPG) while leading Duke to another ACC Championship before being named First Team All-ACC and earning Consensus Second Team All-American honors from both ESPN & USA TODAY Sports that year 8.

On June 25th 2022 at age 20 years old Paolo Banchero achieved arguably one of greatest moments of his young career when he scored 23 points off a career best 16 shots – shooting 69% from 3 point range en route setting an NCAA record for most field goals attempted without making any turnovers.

This performance helped lead Duke past #1 North Carolina 87–79 which would eventually give them their first national championship since 1991. 

Also Played For: orlando magic, duke university

11. Franz Wagner

Small forward

Career

• College: Michigan (2019–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2017–2019; 2021–present
• 2017–2019: Alba Berlin
• 2018–2019: →SSV Lokomotive Bernau
• 2021–present: Orlando Magic
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2022), Second-team All-Big Ten – Coaches (2021), Third-team All-Big Ten – Media (2021), Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2020), BBL Best German Young Player (2019)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Germany, EuroBasket, : 2022 Germany:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Germany
• EuroBasket
• : 2022 Germany:

Franz Wagner was born in Berlin, Germany on August 27th, 2001. He is listed at 6'10" and 220 pounds which makes him one of the biggest players in the league.

He played college ball at Michigan where he averaged 10 points per game while shooting 44% from three-point range during his two seasons with the Wolverines. 

In 2017, Franz joined Alba Berlin of the German League as a 19 year old and averaged 14 points and five rebounds over 28 games before being drafted by Orlando in 2021 with 8th overall pick in draft night festivities.

His rookie season saw him average 9 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists off the bench for Orlando who reached the Eastern Conference Finals but lost to Cleveland 4-1 series despite Wagner's impressive play (23 minutes total). 

For his second season with ORL he has been given more playing time averaging 25 minutes per game resulting in an increase of averages across all categories - 17 points 7 rebounds 1 assist while shooting 50% from three point range leading many pundits to rank him among top SG prospects entering 2020 NBA Draft season.

Also Played For: eurobasket

12. Stephen Curry

Point guard

Career

• High school: Charlotte Christian, (Charlotte, North Carolina)
• College: Davidson (2006–2009)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 2009–present
• 2009–present: Golden State Warriors
• 4× NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022), NBA Finals MVP (2022), 2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2015, 2016), 8× NBA All-Star (2014–2019, 2021, 2022), NBA All-Star Game MVP (2022), 4× All-NBA First Team (2015, 2016, 2019, 2021), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2014, 2017, 2022), All-NBA Third Team (2018), NBA Western Conference Finals MVP (2022), 2× NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2015, 2021), 2× NBA scoring champion (2016, 2021), NBA steals leader (2016), 50–40–90 club (2016), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2010), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2022), Consensus first-team All-American (2009), Consensus second-team All-American (2008), NCAA season scoring leader (2009), 2× SoCon Player of the Year (2008, 2009), 3× First-team All-SoCon (2007–2009), No. 30 retired by Davidson Wildcats
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA World Cup, : 2010 Turkey: National team, : 2014 Spain: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA World Cup
• : 2010 Turkey: National team
• : 2014 Spain: National team

Stephen Curry is a professional basketball player who plays for the Golden State Warriors. He was born in 1988 and played college ball at Davidson before being drafted by the Warriors in 2009.

Curry has been one of the best point guards in NBA history and is currently third all-time in scoring behind James Harden and Michael Jordan among active players. In addition to his incredible on-court play, Curry is known for his philanthropy and activism, especially with regard to children's health issues.

Stephen Curry will be playing into his late 30s which means there is still plenty of time left for him to cement himself as one of the greatest ever. Stephen Curry is a two-time NBA MVP and four-time champion. 

He was also named Most Valuable Player of the 2018 NBA Finals, which saw his Golden State Warriors win their fourth title in five years.

In 2011, Curry became just the sixth player in history to average at least 25 points per game for an entire season, doing so while shooting 47 percent from three-point range. 

His versatile play has seen him rack up accolades across all categories – he's won several awards including All-NBA First Team honors and has been crowned scoring king and steals leader multiple times over.

Also Played For: golden state warriors, davidson college

13. Jordan Poole

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , Rufus King (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), La Lumiere School (La Porte, Indiana)
• College: Michigan (2017–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: Golden State Warriors
• 2019–2021: →Santa Cruz Warriors
• NBA champion (2022), All-NBA G League Third Team (2021)

Poole attended La Lumiere School in Indiana before transferring to Rufus King High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At just 23 years old, Poole has already played for the Golden State Warriors and Michigan Wolverines in the NBA.

Poole is known for his long-range shooting ability and is averaging 13 points per game this season with the Warriors. Jordan will be a senior at Rufus King high school next year and is hoping to play college basketball somewhere near home at UW–Milwaukee or Marquette University.

Jordan Poole was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA draft. Jordan is a forward and played collegiately for Michigan. He has spent most of his rookie season with the Santa Cruz Warriors but will join the Golden State squad for their playoff run this year. 

Jordan has averaged 4 points and 3 rebounds per game in his career so far, including playoffs where he's averaging 6 points and 5 rebounds per game.

Jordan is a hard worker who gets up and down the court quickly, which could help him make an impact on both ends of the floor as he develops further in his career.

Also Played For: la lumiere school

14. Giannis Antetokounmpo

Small forward

Career

• NBA draft 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2013: Filathlitikos
• 2013–present: Milwaukee Bucks
• NBA champion (2021), NBA Finals MVP (2021), 2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2019, 2020), 6× NBA All-Star (2017–2022), NBA All-Star Game MVP (2021), 4× All-NBA First Team (2019–2022), 2× All-NBA Second Team (2017, 2018), NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2020), 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2019–2022), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2017), NBA Most Improved Player (2017), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2014), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, FIBA EuroBasket Top Scorer (2022), Euroscar Player of the Year (2018)

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a dominant player in the NBA. He was drafted 15th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013 and has since become one of their key players.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was born on December 6, 1994 in Athens, Greece. His father played basketball professionally and his brother alsoplays basketball professionally.

Antetokounmpo started playing professional basketball for Filathlitikos aged just 16 years old and quickly established himself as one of Europe's best young prospects.

In 2011, he was signed by the then-struggling Milwaukee Bucks and made an instant impact on the team - averaging 17 points per game over his first two seasons with them.

In 2016, he led Greece to its first ever appearance at an Olympic Games medal podium when they finished fourth overall at Rio de Janeiro – earning him selection to Team EuroBasket 2017 where he helped lead them to silver medals once again.

With averages of 27 points, 11 rebounds and four assists per game across all competitions this season (2018/19), Giannis Antetokounmpo is arguably one of the most consistent players in both European AND North American leagues – making him an extremely difficult opponent for any opposing player.

Also Played For: milwaukee bucks, nba playoffs best player

15. Jamal Murray

Point guard

Career

• High school: Grand River (Kitchener, Ontario)
• College: Kentucky (2015–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–present: Denver Nuggets
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2017), Third-team All-American – AP (2016), First-team All-SEC (2016), SEC All-Freshman Team (2016), BioSteel All-Canadian MVP (2015)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Canada, Pan American Games, : 2015 Toronto: National team, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2013 Maldonado: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Canada
• Pan American Games
• : 2015 Toronto: National team
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2013 Maldonado: National team

Jamal Murray was born on February 23, 1997 in Kitchener, Ontario. He played high school basketball at Grand River and then college basketball at Kentucky.

In the 2016 NBA draft, he was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the seventh overall pick. Since entering the league in 2016, Jamal Murray has been a key player for the Nuggets and is currently their starting point guard or shooting guard.

He has averaged 18 points per game over his career thus far and is considered one of the most promising young players in the NBA today Murray was a consensus first-team All-American as a freshman at Kentucky in 2016. 

He helped Canada win the FIBA Americas U16 Championship in 2013, and was also named MVP of that tournament.

Murray then transferred to Louisville for his sophomore season, where he averaged 19 points per game en route to being named Third Team All-American by AP and First Team All-SEC by SEC Network Television .

In 2017, Murray went on to be an NBA All Rookie Second Team selection with averages of 17 points and 3 rebounds per game while shooting 47% from the field overall (including 38% from three).

His playing style is described as "electric" by ESPN's Royce Young , who added that "Murray has all the tools you look for in an elite player: size, strength and athleticism."  

 Murray led the Cardinals to their first ever Final Four appearance before falling short against Gonzaga in what many called one of the greatest NCAA Tournament games ever played.

Also Played For: denver nuggets, point guard

16. Michael Porter Jr.

Small forward

Career

• High school: , Father Tolton, (Columbia, Missouri), Nathan Hale, (Seattle, Washington)
• College: Missouri (2017–2018)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–present: Denver Nuggets
• National high school player of the year (2017), McDonald's All-American MVP (2017), Washington Mr. Basketball (2017)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2016 Chile: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2016 Chile: National team

Porter Jr. was born in 1998 and is 24 years old as of 2019. Porter Jr. attended Missouri from 2017 to 2018, where he averaged 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists per game during his career there.

In the 2018 NBA draft, Porter Jr was selected 14th overall by the Denver Nuggets and has since played for them in both the preseason and regular season games. 

As a small forward with good shooting ability (41% from three-point range), Porter Jr.'s main role on the court at this stage is off ball movement and creating space for other players on offense or defense .

Which he does effectively due to his athleticism, length, instincts, and feel for the game combined with polished footwork skills under pressure.

Although he can also score inside when given an opportunity; thus far in his young career (he's only just turned 24) Porter Jr has shown that he possesses considerable potential both offensively and defensively if used correctly by coaches/team management alike,

17. Ja Morant

Point guard

Career

• High school: Crestwood (Sumter, South Carolina)
• College: Murray State (2017–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: Memphis Grizzlies
• NBA All-Star (2022), All-NBA Second Team (2022), NBA Most Improved Player (2022), NBA Rookie of the Year (2020), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2020), Consensus first-team All-American (2019), NCAA season assists leader (2019), Lute Olson Award (2019), Bob Cousy Award (2019), OVC Player of the Year (2019), 2× First-team All-OVC (2018, 2019), OVC tournament MVP (2019), OVC All-Newcomer Team (2018), No. 12 retired by Murray State Racers

Ja Morant was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies as the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. Ja Morant is a point guard who played college basketball at Murray State.

He has led his team to two straight playoff appearances and is averaging 19 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds per game this season. 

Ja Morant is one of only six players under age 24 to average at least 20 points, five assists, and three rebounds in an NBA season so far (the others are Kyrie Irving, Donovan Mitchell, DeAndre Ayton, Kristaps Porzingis, and LeBron James).

Ja Morant is a dynamic player who has quickly emerged as one of the top prospects in the NBA. Morant was named to an All-NBA Second Team and Rookie of the Year in his first season, proving he's capable of big performances on both ends of the floor. 

He led NCAA players with 19 assists and averaged 20 points per game for Murray State this year, helping them win their second OVC Championship title in three years.

Morant will need to continue to develop his shooting if he wants to make it into the upper echelons of basketball, but his overall skills are already very impressive. 

With plenty of potential left untapped, there's no doubt that Ja Morant is destined for great things in the near future - watch out, other NBA teams.

Also Played For: memphis grizzlies, murray state racers basketball

18. Desmond Bane

Point guard

Career

• High school: Seton Catholic (Richmond, Indiana)
• College: TCU (2016–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 30th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: Memphis Grizzlies
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2021), NIT champion (2017), First-team All-Big 12 (2020), Second-team All-Big 12 (2019)

Desmond Bane was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft. Desmond played college basketball at TCU and led them to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 appearance in his final season with the Horned Frogs.

In 2022, Desmond will enter his fourth year with Memphis and is expected to continue contributing as one of their shooting guards. 

Desmond Bane is a 2020 draft pick of the Boston Celtics. He played college ball at Memphis, where he was named First-team All-Big 12 in 2020 and Second-team All-Big 12 in 2019.

Desmond has shown flashes of being an elite scorer but still has a lot to learn about the game. He should have plenty of time to develop his skills with the Celtics and could be a key contributor down the line.

19. Trae Young

Point guard

Career

• High school: Norman North (Norman, Oklahoma)
• College: Oklahoma (2017–2018)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–present: Atlanta Hawks
• 2× NBA All-Star (2020, 2022), All-NBA Third Team (2022), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2019), Consensus first-team All-American (2018), Wayman Tisdale Award (2018), First-team All-Big 12 (2018), Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2018), NCAA season scoring leader (2018), NCAA season assists leader (2018), McDonald's All-American (2017)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2016 Chile: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2016 Chile: National team

Young was born on September 19, 1998 in Lubbock, Texas. Young played college basketball at Oklahoma and was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2018. Young has been with the Atlanta Hawks since 2018 and is currently a point guard for the team.

Young has had some good moments during his career so far; most notably being named to both the NBA All-Star Game and Second Team All-NBA teams this year. However, he also faces criticism from some quarters as he often takes too many shots or makes poor decisions with the ball.

Overall, Trae Young is one of the more exciting young players in the league right now and we can only wait to see what he will achieve in future years. Trae Young was one of the most highly touted prospects in college basketball and he has lived up to all expectations.

He is a dynamic scorer and passer who can take over games. Young led Oklahoma to an undefeated season and an NCAA Championship appearance before being drafted by the Atlanta Hawks with the seventh pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. 

Young will be a key player for Atlanta this season, but he also has potential to play at a high level in other leagues as well: Trae Young is destined for greatness.

Also Played For: atlanta hawks, oklahoma basketball

20. Onyeka Okongwu

Power forward

Career

• High school: Chino Hills (Chino Hills, California)
• College: USC (2019–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: Atlanta Hawks
• First-team All-Pac-12 (2020), 2× California Mr. Basketball (2018, 2019)

Onyeka Okongwu is a young power forward and center for the Atlanta Hawks. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 11th of 2000. At 6'9", he has the size to play at both positions and his athleticism gives him a lot of upside as well.

Okongwu played high school basketball at Chino Hills in California and averaged 18 points per game as a senior in 2017-2018 season helping lead them to their first ever CIF Southern Section Championship appearance since 1976. 

The Hawks drafted Okongwu with the 17th overall pick in 2020 NBA Draft but he will likely spend another year or two developing before making an impact on the court Okongwu was a first-team All-Pac-12 selection in 2020.

Okongwu finished his college career at USC with averages of 13 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block per game. The 6th overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft, Okongwu is expected to start his career with the Atlanta Hawks. 

Highlights of Okongwu's collegiate career include two California Mr Basketball awards and being named to the First Team All-Pac-12 squad twice (2020, 2021).

Also Played For: university of southern california basketball

21. John Collins

Power forward

Career

• High school: Cardinal Newman, (West Palm Beach, Florida)
• College: Wake Forest (2015–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–present: Atlanta Hawks
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2018), First-team All-ACC (2017), ACC Most Improved Player (2017)

John Collins is a 25-year-old power forward who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft. 

Collins played college basketball at Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, Florida, and was named to both All-America First Team and Naismith College Player of the Year Watch List as a senior.

Collins has appeared in 138 career games (all starts) for Atlanta, averaging 10.6 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assists per game while shooting 49% from field overall and 36% from three point range. He also averaged 2 blocks per game during his time with ATL. 

John Collins signed a four-year contract extension with Atlanta on July 15th, 2019 which will keep him with the team through 2024/25 season.

Collins was drafted 19th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2017 NBA draft. Collins played his first two seasons at Wake Forest before transferring to Oregon State for his final season of college eligibility. 

Collins showed flashes of brilliance during his time at Wake Forest, averaging 16 points and 8 rebounds per game as a junior before declaring for the draft. 

Collins has continued to improve since entering the NBA, earning All-Rookie Second Team recognition in 2018 after averaging 12 points and 7 rebounds per game with Portland last season.

Collins is a versatile player who can play both inside and out on offense while also being an effective defender against opposing big men.

Also Played For: wake forest best basketball players, nba 2k21

22. Tyrese Maxey

Point guard

Career

• High school: South Garland (Garland, Texas)
• College: Kentucky (2019–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: Philadelphia 76ers
• Second-team All-SEC (2020), SEC All-Freshman Team (2020), McDonald's All-American (2019), Texas Mr. Basketball (2019)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2018 Canada: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2018 Canada: National team

Tyrese Maxey was born on November 4, 2000 in Dallas, Texas. He attended South Garland High School and played for the school's basketball team. 

In 2019, he competed at the Kentucky Wildcats men's college basketball team where he averaged 17 points per game as a freshman and helped lead them to an NCAA Tournament appearance.

Maxey was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 21st overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and has since started playing for their professional team. 

Tyrese Maxey is a 2020 McDonald's All-American who played for the Texas Mr. Basketball in 2019 and was second-team all-conference as a freshman at SEC powerhouse, Arkansas.

He has represented his country internationally at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship where he averaged 12 points per game and led Team USA to their fourth straight gold medal.

At 6'5" tall with an impressive wingspan of 7'1", Tyrese is one of the most versatile players in college basketball and will have suitors from across the NBA after declaring for the draft this year.

Also Played For: philadelphia 76ers

23. Jalen Green

Guard

Career

• High school: , San Joaquin Memorial, (Fresno, California), Prolific Prep, (Napa, California)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 2020–present
• Number: 0, 4
• 2020–2021: NBA G League Ignite
• 2021–present: Houston Rockets
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2022), McDonald's All-American (2020), FIBA Under-17 World Cup MVP (2018)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA U19 World Cup, : 2019 Greece: Team, FIBA U17 World Cup, : 2018 Argentina: Team, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2017 Argentina: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA U19 World Cup
• : 2019 Greece: Team
• FIBA U17 World Cup
• : 2018 Argentina: Team
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2017 Argentina: Team

Jalen Green was selected 2nd overall in the 2021 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. Jalen is a shooting guard and is considered one of the top prospects in this year's draft class.

He spent his freshman season at San Joaquin Memorial High School before transferring to Prolific Prep for his sophomore campaign. In his two seasons with Prolific, he averaged over 20 points per game and 5 rebounds per contest.

The 2020-21 season will be Jalen's rookie year in the NBA, and he is looking forward to proving himself on one of the most competitive teams in basketball Jalen Green is a rookie in the NBA G League with the Houston Rockets. 

He was born on December 12th, 1997 and played high school basketball at Montverde Academy in Florida.

Green scored 1,500 points during his senior year and was named MVP of the McDonald's All-American Game. After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Green joined the Rockets' G League affiliate team Ignite for their inaugural season before making.

His debut for Houston against Golden State Warriors as a late replacement for Eric Gordon who suffered an ankle injury minutes prior to tip-off.

In 76 games (including playoffs) over two seasons with Ignite and Rockets, he averaged 21 points per game while shooting 41% from the three-point range (88/223). 

On July 20th, 2020 he signed with the Houston Rockets as an unrestricted free agent after completing a successful preseason campaign with them where he averaged 22 points per game including 38% 3pt shooting (10/26).

Also Played For: houston rockets

24. Alperen Şengün

Center

Career

• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–2019: Bandırma Kırmızı
• 2019–2020: Teksüt Bandırma
• 2020–2021: Beşiktaş
• 2021–present: Houston Rockets
• Turkish League MVP (2021), Turkish Junior League champion (2019)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Turkey, FIBA Europe U-16 Championship, : 2018 Serbia: Under-16, FIBA Europe U-18 Championship, : 2019 Greece: Under-18
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Turkey
• FIBA Europe U-16 Championship
• : 2018 Serbia: Under-16
• FIBA Europe U-18 Championship
• : 2019 Greece: Under-18

July 2002 in Giresun, Turkey. 2. Şengün is listed as a center and is 6'11" (2.11 m) tall and 243 lbs (110 kg). Bandırma Kırmızı from 2018-2019 before joining Teksüt Bandırma in 2019-2020.

NBA game, but he is expected to be picked 16th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2021's draft Turkish center who was drafted in the second round (41st overall) by the Houston Rockets in the 2019 NBA draft.

Beşiktaş of the Turkish Basketball League from 2018 to 2021, winning MVP honors in 2021. He also won titles with Beşiktaş's junior team in 2019. 

Turkey at both U16 and U18 levels internationally, playing at both the FIBA Europe Championships and FIBA World Cup Qualifiers during that time period.

At 6 ft 9in tall and 235 lbs., Şengün is an imposing player inside who should be able to make an impact on either end of the floor right away with his impressive length and athleticism; he could potentially develop into a solid rim protector down the line as well if given enough opportunities to do so.

25. Miles Bridges

Power forward

Career

• 2018–2022: Charlotte Hornets

Miles Bridges was a high school standout at Flint Southwestern and Huntington Prep before playing his college ball at Michigan State. 

After two years with the Spartans, Bridges declared himself eligible for the 2018 NBA Draft where he was selected 13th overall by Charlotte Hornets.

As a rookie with the Hornets in 2018–19, Bridges averaged 11 points and 5 rebounds per game while appearing in all 82 games of the season. 

In 2019–20, Bridges started all 78 games he appeared in for Charlotte averaging 17 points and 7 rebounds per game as they secured their first playoff berth since 2004.

Miles Bridges was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of this year's draft. The 19-year-old forward is a consensus second-team All-American and first-team All-Big Ten player from 2018. 

He scored 16 points on 7 of 10 shooting with eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in his collegiate debut against Temple University on November 12th.

Bridges has been impressive both at Michigan State and during summer league play for the LA Clippers so far this season; scoring 20 points on 11/14 shooting (5of 8 from three) with six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 33 minutes against Philadelphia 76ers last week.

Also Played For: charlotte hornets, michigan state basketball

26. Anfernee Simons

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , Edgewater, (Orlando, Florida), IMG Academy, (Bradenton, Florida)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–present: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2019: →Agua Caliente Clippers
• NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2021)

Anfernee Simons is a shooting guard and point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers. Born in 1999, Anfernee Simons is 23 years old as of 2019. At 1.91 meters (6 feet 3 inches) tall and 181 kilograms (82 pounds), Anfernee Simons is considered to be quite large for a shooting guard or point guard in the NBA.

After high school, Anfernee Simons played two seasons of college basketball at Edgewater High School in Orlando before being drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 2018 with the sixth overall pick in the draft. 

In his first season with Atlanta, he averaged 10 points per game while also averaging 2 assists and 1 rebound per game on 44% shooting from behind the arc during 20 minutes of playing time off the bench per game according to Basketball Reference statistics website..

His second season saw him average 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals across 34 games played for Atlanta before being traded to Portland along with Trae Young for Dwight Howard midway through that season according to ESPN stats database; 

since then he has continued his career progress averaging 18 points 7 assists and 4 rebounds over 47 games this year so far – all impressive numbers considering how much playing time he gets compared to some other stars currently playing in today’s league like Kyrie Irving or Stephen Curry who get around 40-50 minutes each night.

Also Played For: portland trail blazers

27. Bennedict Mathurin

Indiana Pacers

Career

• College: Arizona (2020–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Indiana Pacers
• Consensus Second-Team All-American (2022), Pac-12 Player of the Year (2022), First-team All-Pac-12 (2022), Pac-12 Tournament MOP (2022), Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2021)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Canada, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2021 Latvia: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Canada
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2021 Latvia: Team

Bennedict Mathurin was born on June 19, 2002 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. At 6'5" and 210 pounds he is a power forward or shooting guard prospect who played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats from 2020-2022.

He was selected by the Indiana Pacers with their sixth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and has since started playing professional basketball for them. 

Bennedict Mathurin has had a successful career so far, averaging 14 points per game over his five seasons of play with Indiana as well as winning an NBA Championship in 2018.

Bennedict Mathurin was a consensus Second-Team All-American in 2022. He won the Pac-12 Player of the Year award in 2022 and was also First Team All-Pac-12 that year. 

In 2020, he led Canada to a gold medal at the FIBA Under 19 World Cup and was named Tournament MOP. Bennedict Mathurin is a two time NCAA Champion with Oregon (2017) and Arizona (2021).

His NBA career began with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021 where he played for three seasons before being traded to Atlanta Hawks late in his fourth season.

Also Played For: march madness, arizona wildcats men's basketball

28. Luka Dončić

Dallas Mavericks

Career

• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2018: Real Madrid
• 2018–present: Dallas Mavericks
• 3× NBA All-Star (2020–2022), 3× All-NBA First Team (2020–2022), NBA Rookie of the Year (2019), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2019), EuroLeague champion (2018), EuroLeague MVP (2018), EuroLeague Final Four MVP (2018), All-EuroLeague First Team (2018), 2× EuroLeague Rising Star (2017, 2018), EuroLeague 2010–20 All-Decade Team (2020), Euroscar Player of the Year (2019), 3× Liga ACB champion (2015, 2016, 2018), Liga ACB MVP (2018), All-Liga ACB First Team (2018), 2× ACB Best Young Player (2017, 2018), 3× ACB All-Young Players Team (2016–2018), 2× Spanish King's Cup winner (2016, 2017), 2× Trofeo Costa de Sol champion (2016, 2017), FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (2015), EB Next Generation Tournament champion (2015), EB Next Generation Tournament MVP (2015), Slovenian Sportsman of the Year (2018)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Slovenia, EuroBasket, : 2017 Turkey:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Slovenia
• EuroBasket
• 2017 Turkey

Luka Dončić is a Slovenian point guard who was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 2018. He has played for Real Madrid since 2015 and most recently played with the Dallas Mavericks in 2018.

Dončić has been praised for his shooting ability, athleticism, and passing skills. In 2019 he led Spain to a silver medal at the European Championships and was named MVP of the tournament. 

He is one of only five players in history to score over 2,000 points in both the Euroleague (regular season) and Liga ACB (Spanish league) play simultaneously.

In 2020 he signed an extension with Dallas that will keep him there through 2023-24 seasons Luka Dončić was born in February of 1998, making him just 19 years old when he won the NBA Rookie of the Year award. 

Luka is a 7-footer who plays both forward positions and has been compared to former Yugoslavia great Dražen Petrović. 

He played for his hometown team Zagreb before being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2016 and subsequently traded to the Orlando Magic.

In 2018, Luka led Croatia to their first-ever European Championship title, becoming only the fourth player (after Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Dirk Nowitzki) to win a FIBA World Cup medal as well as a EuroLeague championship medal. 

After two seasons with Orlando, Luka moved on again this summer signing with Barcelona where he will join up with fellow Croatian Dario Saric.

Also Played For: real madrid baloncesto, basketball

29. Jayson Tatum

Boston Celtics

Career

• High school: Chaminade, (Creve Coeur, Missouri)
• College: Duke (2016–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–present: Boston Celtics
• 3× NBA All-Star (2020–2022), All-NBA First Team (2022), All-NBA Third Team (2020), NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP (2022), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018), Third-team All-ACC (2017), ACC All-Freshman team (2017), McDonald's All-American (2016), Gatorade National Player of the Year (2016), Mr. Show-Me Basketball (2016)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team, FIBA U19 World Championship, : 2015 Greece: Team, FIBA U17 World Championship, : 2014 Dubai: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2020 Tokyo: Team
• FIBA U19 World Championship
• : 2015 Greece: Team
• FIBA U17 World Championship
• : 2014 Dubai: Team

Jayson Tatum was drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2017 NBA draft. Jayson started his career with the Celtics in the 2017-2018 season and has since played a major role for them on both sides of the court.

Jayson is known for his scoring ability, as well as his athleticism and defensive skills. He is expected to be a mainstay in Boston's lineup for years to come, and could very well become one of the league's best small forwards/power forwards Jayson Tatum is an NBA All-Star and National Player of the Year candidate.

Jayson was a McDonald's All-American, Gatorade National Player of the Year, Mr. Show-Me Basketball player of the year as well as a Third Team All-American at ACC school Clemson University in 2017.  

He has also represented USA Men’s Junior National team on multiple occasions and won a gold medal at FIBA Americas U18 Championship in 2018.

In his rookie season, he averaged 23 points per game for Boston Celtics earning him 3x NBA All-Star selections (2020, 2022 & 2023) At 21 years old Jayson is already considered one of the best players in NBA history.

Also Played For: boston celtics, nba defensive

30. Devin Booker

Phoenix Suns

Career

• High school: , Grandville (Grandville, Michigan), Moss Point (Moss Point, Mississippi)
• College: Kentucky (2014–2015)
• NBA draft 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–present: Phoenix Suns
• 3× NBA All-Star (2020–2022), All-NBA First Team (2022), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2016), NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2018), SEC Sixth Man of the Year (2015), Second-team All-SEC (2015), SEC All-Freshmen Team (2015), McDonald's All-American (2014)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2020 Tokyo: Team

Devin Booker is a shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns. He was drafted 13th overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns and has since played for them in both the NBA and NBPA leagues.

Devin Booker is one of only two players to score over 1000 points in each of his first three seasons (the other being Kevin Durant). In 2017–2018, he led the Suns to their first playoff appearance since 2010.

In 2018–2019, he became just the second player ever to average at least 20 points per game while also averaging 5 assists per game; Stephen Curry had previously held this record. Devin Booker was one of the top prospects in the NBA Draft, and he has quickly proven himself to be a premier player.

He is averaging over 20 points per game for his career and can do it all on both sides of the ball. Booker has won multiple awards throughout his young career, including being named an All-Star and All-NBA First Team member.

Also Played For: phoenix suns

31. Jaylen Brown

Boston Celtics

Career

• High school: Wheeler, (Marietta, Georgia)
• College: California (2015–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–present: Boston Celtics
• NBA All-Star (2021), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2017), First-team All-Pac-12 (2016), Pac-12 Freshman of the Year (2016), McDonald's All-American (2015), First-team Parade All-American (2015), Mr. Georgia Basketball (2015)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2014 United States: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2014 United States: National team

Brown was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 24th 1996. He attended Wheeler High School and played for the varsity basketball team as a freshman before transferring to California after his sophomore season.

Brown led Cal to back-to-back Pac-12 titles while averaging 17 points, five rebounds and three assists per game during his two years with the Golden Bears. 

As a junior, he averaged 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists whilst leading Cal to their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2004.

Brown was drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2016 NBA draft and made his debut with them later that year against the Philadelphia 76ers - scoring 12 points off the bench in 21 minutes of play. 

In 2017–2018, Brown started all 82 games for Boston coming off the bench averaging 11 point 4 rebounds 2 assists 1 steal PER 36 minutes played which placed him 3rd among all rookies behind only Ben Simmons (21 PPG 8 RPG 4 APG 2 SPG) & DeMarcus Cousins (24 PPG 10 RPG 5 APG 1 BSPG).

After starting all 82 games once again in 2018–2019 JaylenBrown’s numbers dipped slightly dropping averages across most categories but still putting up 14PPG 5RPG 3APG on 46MPG over 38GP.

good enough for 13th place amongst shooting guards/small forwards according to ESPN’s RealGM player rankings at time of writing this article.

32. Zion Williamson

Duke Blue Devils men's basketball

Career

• 2019–present: New Orleans Pelicans

Zion Williamson is a very talented player and he has shown that throughout his career. He was drafted first overall in the 2019 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans and has since started playing for them.

Zion Williamson is known for being one of the best young players in the NBA, and he will continue to be successful long into his career.

 He is 6'6'' tall and weighs 284 pounds, which makes him incredibly strong and able to play at an extremely high level.

Zion Williamson's skills are simply incredible; he can do things with a basketball that most people cannot even dream of doing. His height combined with his strength make him a force to be reckoned with on the court, both offensively and defensively. 

There is no doubt that Zion Williamson will have a very successful professional basketball career - he already seems like a true superstar.

Thanks go out to him for proving himself time after time as one of the greatest young players in history.

Also Played For: new orleans pelicans

33. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Oklahoma City Thunder

Career

• High school: , St. Thomas More (Hamilton, Ontario), Sir Allan MacNab (Hamilton, Ontario), Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
• College: Kentucky (2017–2018)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–2019: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2019–present: Oklahoma City Thunder
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2019), Second-team All-SEC (2018), SEC All-Freshman Team (2018), SEC tournament MVP (2018)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Canada, FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, : 2016 Chile: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Canada
• FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship
• : 2016 Chile: National team

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was born on July 12, 1998, in Toronto, Ontario. He starred at both high school and college levels before being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 2018.

Gilgeous-Alexander is a versatile shooting guard and a point guard who can play either off the ball or as part of an attacking unit. In his rookie season with the Hornets, he averaged 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists per game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). 

The 20-year-old was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. Shai Gilgeous Alexander played college ball at Kentucky, where he averaged 17.8 points and 7 assists per game as a freshman before declaring for the 2017 NBA Draft following his sophomore season.

In his rookie year, Shai led all rookies in scoring (17.4 ppg) and assists (7 APG), while also ranking second in steals (1 SPG) and third in rebounds (5 RPG). 

He was an All-Rookie Second Team selection by both CBS Sports and TNT, as well as earning voting honors from Sporting News, Bleacher Report, ESPN’s Marc Stein, NBC’s Billy Kennedy, and Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee amongst others.

Also Played For: nba, fiba basketball world cup

34. Anthony Edwards

Minnesota Timberwolves

Career

• High school: , Therrell (Atlanta, Georgia), Holy Spirit Prep (Atlanta, Georgia)
• College: Georgia (2019–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: Minnesota Timberwolves
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2021), Second-team All-SEC (2020), SEC Rookie of the Year (2020), McDonald's All-American (2019)

Anthony Edwards is a talented shooting guard who was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2021 NBA Draft. Anthony Edwards has great size for a shooting guard and can shoot from anywhere on the court.

Anthony Edwards will be an integral part of the Timberwolves' future, and he is expected to make an impact right away. Anthony Edwards is dedicated to his sport and works hard every day to improve his skillset.

Anthony Edwards represents everything that is good about basketball, and we are excited to see what he will accomplish in years to come. Edwards was selected with the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Edwards is a versatile player who can play both guard positions and small forward. He finished second-team All-SEC as a freshman at Georgia in 2020, averaging 17.5 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists per game on 47 percent shooting from three point range.

Edwards has had an outstanding rookie season with the Timberwolves, averaging 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per game while shooting 43 percent from three point range - making him one of the most consistent players in the league so far this year.

Also Played For: minnesota timberwolves

35. Darius Garland

Cleveland Cavaliers

Career

• High school: Brentwood Academy, (Brentwood, Tennessee)
• College: Vanderbilt (2018–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBA All-Star (2022), McDonald's All-American (2018), 3× Tennessee Mr. Basketball (2016–2018)

Darius Garland was born on January 26, 2000 in Gary, Indiana. He played high school basketball at Brentwood Academy in Tennessee and led the team to a state championship as a senior in 2018.

After graduating from high school, he decided to attend Vanderbilt University where he played for the Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team from 2019-2022. 

As a junior at Vanderbilt, Garland averaged 14 points per game and 4 assists while leading his team to an appearance in the NCAA Tournament where they lost to Kentucky by 2 points (65-63).

In his final season with Vanderbilt (2023), Garland averaged 16 points per game and 5 assists which earned him First Team All American honors as well as SEC Player of the Year accolades and National Player of the Year recognition from numerous publications including ESPN and Sports Illustrated . 

On June 20th, 2022, Darius Garland was drafted 10th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers after being one of their top priorities during free agency that year.

He made his debut with the Cavs on October 17th against Philadelphia averaging 12 minutes offthe bench while recording 3 rebounds & 1 assist in 34 minutes played.

36. Brandon Ingram

New Orleans Pelicans

Career

• High school: Kinston, (Kinston, North Carolina)
• College: Duke (2015–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2019: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2019–present: New Orleans Pelicans
• NBA All-Star (2020), NBA Most Improved Player (2020), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2017), AP Honorable Mention All-American (2016), Second-team All-ACC (2016), ACC Rookie of the Year (2016), McDonald's All-American (2015), First-team Parade All-American (2015), North Carolina Mr. Basketball (2015)

Brandon Ingram was the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. Ingram spent his first two seasons with the Lakers before being traded to New Orleans in 2018.

In 2019, he led the Pelicans to their first playoff appearance since 2006. Ingram is a versatile small forward who can score inside and out or create off the dribble for teammates.

Ingram was one of the top recruits in the country and quickly made an impact at UCLA. He had a breakout year as a sophomore with averages of 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists per game.

Ingram has continued his play into his third season, averaging 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists per game this season for the Lakers. Brandon Ingram is considered to be one of the best young players in the NBA and is expected to continue making significant contributions for years to come.

Also Played For: nba 2k18

37. Lonzo Ball

Point guard

Career

• High school: Chino Hills (Chino Hills, California)
• College: UCLA (2016–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–2019: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2019–2021: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2021–present: Chicago Bulls
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2018), Consensus first-team All-American (2017), First-team All-Pac-12 (2017), NCAA season assists leader (2017), Wayman Tisdale Award (2017), NABC Freshman of the Year (2017), Pac-12 Freshman of the Year (2017), Mr. Basketball USA (2016), Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2016), McDonald's All-American (2016), California Mr. Basketball (2016)

Lonzo Ball is a point guard for the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and was drafted with the 2nd overall pick in 2017. Lonzo led UCLA to three consecutive NCAA championships, including back-to-back titles in 2016 and 2017.

He has averaged 19 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds per game over his career so far. Lonzo has won two MVP awards (2017–2018) as well as an NBA championship (2019). 

Lonzo Ball was a consensus first-team All-American and the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) season assists leader at UCLA.

Lonzo Ball is also one of only two players in NCAA history to average at least 10 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists per game as a freshman. Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the No. 

2 pick in the 2017 NBA draft, Lonzo ball has already made an impact on his new team - averaging 16 points, nine rebounds, five assists per game during his rookie campaign.

With another year of development under his belt - and perhaps joining forces with future Hall of Fame point guard Kobe Bryant - Ball has all but guaranteed himself a spot in basketball lore alongside other greats such as Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson.

Also Played For: ucla bruins men's basketball, chicago bulls

38. Cade Cunningham

Point guard

Career

• High school: , Bowie, (Arlington, Texas), Montverde Academy, (Montverde, Florida)
• College: Oklahoma State (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Detroit Pistons
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2022), Consensus first-team All-American (2021), USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2021), NABC Freshman of the Year (2021), Sporting News Freshman of the Year (2021), Big 12 Player of the Year (2021), First-team All-Big 12 (2021), Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2021), Big 12 All-Newcomer Team (2021), Mr. Basketball USA (2020), Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2020), McDonald's All-American (2020)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2019 Greece: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2019 Greece: Team

Cunningham was drafted first overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2021 NBA Draft. Cunningham is a point guard and played college ball at Oklahoma State.

He has scored over 3,000 points in his career thus far and plans to continue playing in the NBA for many years to come. 

Cunningham is known for being an all-around player who can score, pass, defend and rebound effectively Cunningham was a consensus first-team All-American in 2021 and garnered USBWA National Freshman of the Year honors.

Cunningham averaged 20 points, eight rebounds, and four assists per game as a freshman for the Detroit Pistons. The forward has continued his success during his sophomore campaign, averaging 26 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists per contest thus far this season.

Also Played For: detroit pistons

39. Evan Mobley

Center

Career

• High school: Rancho Christian School, (Temecula, California)
• College: USC (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2022), Consensus second-team All-American (2021), Pac-12 Player of the Year (2021), First-team All-Pac-12 (2021), Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year (2021), Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2021), Pac-12 Freshman of the Year (2021), Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2021), Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year (2020), McDonald's All-American (2020)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2019 Greece: Team, FIBA Under-17 World Cup, : 2018 Argentina: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2019 Greece: Team
• FIBA Under-17 World Cup
• : 2018 Argentina: Team

Evan Mobley was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2021 NBA Draft. Evan is a power forward and played college basketball with the USC Trojans. He has appeared in 61 games for the Cavs, starting 22 of them, and averaging 10 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assists and 1 steal per game.

In 2020–21 he averaged 18 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks per game while shooting 47% from three-point range for the Cavaliers’ G League affiliate Canton Charge. Mobley was a consensus second-team All-American in 2021 and one of the most highly touted prospects in recent memory. 

The 6'10" forward led Oregon to consecutive Pac-12 titles as a sophomore and junior, averaging 22.9 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks per game during that stretch.

He was named first team all conference as a junior before being drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 25th overall pick in the 2020 draft - becoming only the third player ever from Oregon to be taken that high (joining Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum).

40. Scottie Barnes

Toronto Raptors

Career

• High school: , Cardinal Newman, (West Palm Beach, Florida), NSU University School, (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), Montverde Academy, (Montverde, Florida)
• College: Florida State (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Toronto Raptors
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Toronto Raptors
• NBA Rookie of the Year (2022), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2022), Third-team All-ACC (2021), ACC Sixth Man of the Year (2021), ACC Freshman of the Year (2021), McDonald's All-American (2020)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2019 Greece: Team, FIBA Under-17 World Cup, : 2018 Argentina: Team, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2017 Argentina: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2019 Greece: Team
• FIBA Under-17 World Cup
• : 2018 Argentina: Team
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2017 Argentina: Team

Barnes is a 21-year old power forward for the Toronto Raptors. He attended Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, Florida and then played college basketball at NSU University School and Montverde Academy.

Barnes was drafted by the Toronto Raptors with the fourth pick of the 2021 NBA draft. In his rookie season, he averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 50% from three point range. 

Barnes has expressed interest in playing overseas after completing his rookie contract with the Raptors, but no decision has been made yet about.

Where he will play next season or beyond that Barnes was a key player on the Florida State Seminoles and helped lead them to an ACC championship in his freshman season.

Barnes is one of just two players in NBA history to record over 1,000 points and 500 rebounds in their rookie campaign. 

After being drafted by the Toronto Raptors, Barnes has continued to be a valuable part of their team both on and off the court - most recently winning Rookie of the Year honours.

Also Played For: florida state university basketball, toronto raptors

41. Josh Giddey

Oklahoma City Thunder

Career

• High school: , St Kevin's College, (Melbourne, Victoria), Lake Ginninderra, (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–2021: Adelaide 36ers
• 2021–present: Oklahoma City Thunder
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2022), NBL Rookie of the Year (2021)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Australia, FIBA Oceania Under-17 Championship, : 2019 New Caledonia: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Australia
• FIBA Oceania Under-17 Championship
• : 2019 New Caledonia: Team

Josh Giddey was born in Melbourne, Australia in October 2002. Giddey played high school basketball for St. Kevin's College in Melbourne. Giddey was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2021 NBA draft, and was the 6th overall pick.

Giddey has played in the NBA for the Thunder since 2021. Giddey is known for his athleticism and point guard skills. Giddey has won several awards and accolades throughout his career, including the 2019-20 NBA Rising Stars Challenge MVP. Giddey is currently in the 2021-22 NBA season.

Josh Giddey is a 20-year-old Australian Men's Basketball player who was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2020 NBA draft. Giddey played college basketball with the Adelaide 36ers, where he was a key player on their National Basketball League (NBL) championship team in 2021.

Giddey has represented Australia at the FIBA Oceania Under-17 Championship, where he helped his team to a gold medal in 2019. Josh Giddey is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside positions. He is a hard worker who is looking to continue his success in the NBA.

Also Played For: oklahoma city thunder

42. Keldon Johnson

San Antonio Spurs

Career

• High school: , Park View, (South Hill, Virginia), Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
• College: Kentucky (2018–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: San Antonio Spurs
• 2019–2020: →Austin Spurs
• SEC Freshman of the Year – Coaches (2019), McDonald's All-American (2018)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2020 Tokyo: Team

Keldon Johnson is a small forward who was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2019 NBA draft. Johnson played college basketball for Kentucky and was named to the All-American First Team in 2018.

Johnson has great size for a small forward and is a deadly scorer. He is also a good passer and defender. Johnson is expected to make an impact with the Spurs this season. 

Keldon Johnson was one of the top high school basketball players in the country and was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Johnson has had a successful career in the NBA, playing for the San Antonio Spurs and Austin Spurs. He was named to the 2019 NBA All-Rookie Second Team and is averaging 14.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this season. 

Johnson is an athletic and versatile player who can play both the forward and center positions.

He is a natural scorer and passer and is a strong defender. Johnson is a valuable member of the Spurs' roster and is a key part of their future. He is a talented player who is poised for continued success in the NBA.

Also Played For: san antonio spurs

43. Devin Vassell

Small forward

Career

• High school: Peachtree Ridge, (Suwanee, Georgia)
• College: Florida State (2018–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: San Antonio Spurs
• Second-team All-ACC (2020)

Devin Vassell played for Florida State in 2020. Vassell is a shooting guard / small forward and is listed at 6'5" and 200 lbs. Vassell attended Peachtree Ridge High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Vassell is a versatile player and can play either shooting guard or small forward. Vassell has been playing basketball for a long time and is a very skilled player. Vassell is a young player with a lot of potential and is likely to be a star in the NBA.

Vassell is a hard worker and is always trying to improve his game. Vassell is a very exciting player to watch and is sure to be a popular player in the NBA. 

Devin Vassell is one of the most talented players in the NBA and is sure to be a major star. Devin Vassell was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2020 NBA draft.

Vassell played college basketball for Florida State. Vassell has played for the Spurs since 2020. Vassell has appeared in over 100 games in his NBA career. Vassell was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020. 

Vassell is a versatile player who can play both the point guard and shooting guard positions. Vassell is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.

Vassell is a team player who is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win. Vassell is a future star in the NBA who is only getting better.

44. Gary Trent Jr.

Small forward

Career

• High school: , Apple Valley, (Apple Valley, Minnesota), Prolific Prep, (Napa, California)
• College: Duke (2017–2018)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–2021: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2019: →Texas Legends
• 2021–present: Toronto Raptors
• McDonald's All-American (2017), FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship MVP (2015)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2015 Argentina: National team, FIBA U17 World Championship, : 2016 Spain: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2015 Argentina: National team
• FIBA U17 World Championship
• : 2016 Spain: National team

Gary Trent Jr. was born on January 18, 1999, in Columbus, Ohio. He attended high school at Apple Valley in Minnesota and was a prolific scorer for the school's basketball team.

Trent went on to play college basketball for Duke and was drafted by the Toronto Raptors in the 2018 NBA Draft. He is a shooting guard who has been described as "quick and shifty with shooting range out to the 3-point line".

Trent has had a successful rookie season with the Raptors, averaging 13.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. Trent Jr. is a 2017 McDonald's All-American and the MVP of the FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship. Trent Jr.

played two seasons at Duke, where he averaged 12.1 points and 5.9 assists. Trent Jr. was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the sixth pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. In his rookie season, Trent Jr. played in 73 games and averaged 10.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

Trent Jr. is a restricted free agent this offseason and is expected to receive a high salary. Trent Jr. is a versatile player who can play both point guard and shooting guard. 

Trent Jr. is a fan favorite in Toronto and is seen as a future leader of the team. Trent Jr. is a two-time All-Star and was named to the All-Rookie Second Team in 2018.

Trent Jr. is a member of the United States men's national basketball team, and he played in the 2018 FIBA World Cup.

45. Jaden McDaniels

Forward

Career

• High school: Federal Way, (Federal Way, Washington)
• College: Washington (2019–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: Minnesota Timberwolves
• McDonald's All-American (2019)

Jaden McDaniels is a 22-year-old small forward who was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft. McDaniels attended Federal Way High School in Seattle, Washington.

He was a two-time All-American and was named the Naismith High School Player of the Year in 2018. McDaniels was a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the 2019 FIBA World Cup. He averaged 10.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game during the tournament.

McDaniels is a versatile player who can play both forward positions. He is a good passer and shooter who can also score inside and out. McDaniels is expected to be a key player for the Timberwolves in 2020-21. He is already one of the team’s leaders and is expected to develop into a superstar.

McDaniels is a passionate player who is passionate about his sport and his team. He is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. McDaniels is a role model for young athletes and has shown that anything is possible if you work hard and believe in yourself. 

McDaniels has a bright future ahead of him and is expected to become one of the best small forwards in the NBA.

He is a true talent and is sure to be a success in the league. McDaniels is a popular player with the fans and is always happy to sign autographs. He is a down-to-earth person who is easy to get along with.

Final Words

The NBA is home to some of the best young players in the world. These players are the future of the league and are destined for greatness. Some of the best young players in the NBA include Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant.