49. Nba Summer League Best Players of Alltime

The NBA Summer League is an annual event that provides a platform for up-and-coming basketball talent to showcase their skills in front of the world’s best teams. This year’s league will take place over three weeks and involve 24 teams from all across North America, as well as some international squads.

Players have the opportunity to make impressions on scouts, coaches, and fans while competing against each other in highly competitive games. The Summer League also serves as a great way for rookies to adjust to life in the pros before they hit training camp at their respective franchises come fall time.

With high stakes and intense competition, this summer promises plenty of thrills for any fan of basketball.

1. Obi Toppin

Power forward

Career

• NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2022)
• National college player of the year (2020)
• Consensus first-team All-American (2020)
• Karl Malone Award (2020)
• Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (2020)
• 2× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2019, 2020)

Obi Toppin is an American power forward who played collegiately at Melbourne Central Catholic and Ossining. He was drafted by the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft, and made his professional debut with the team in November 2018.

In May 2019, he recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists during a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. 

At 23 years old, Toppin is one of youngest players to ever record a triple-double in an NBA game; he was also only third player to achieve this feat since 1985 (after Karl Malone and Shaquille O'Neal).

In July 2020, he won gold medal as part of USA Men's National Team at FIBA World Cup Qualifier tournament in Belgrade, Serbia. He registered 20 points (8 field goals), 11 rebounds (+6), 7 blocks against Croatia， helping USA win 80–72 after trailing 63–60 at halftime.

Obi Toppin is a 2020 NBA draft pick who played college basketball at Dayton.

Obi Toppin won the National College Player of the Year award in 2020 and was also named to the First-team All-American squad that year. Obi Toppin has appeared in two Atlantic 10 championships with Dayton and won both titles in 2019 and 2020. 

In addition, he has been selected to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest twice – winning it on his first attempt back in 2022. Overall, Obi Toppin looks set for a successful professional career, with plenty of accolades already under his belt from collegiate play alone.

Also Played For: new york knicks, dayton flyers men's basketball

2. Immanuel Quickley

Point guard

Career

• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2021)
• SEC Player of the Year – Coaches (2020)
• First-team All-SEC (2020)
• McDonald's All-American (2018)

Quickley was born on June 17, 1999 in Havre de Grace, Maryland. He played high school basketball for The John Carroll School before enrolling at Kentucky in 2018.

Quickley made an immediate impact with the Wildcats, averaging 14.5 points and 5 assists per game as a freshman while helping them make it to the NCAA tournament as a No.

8 seed. As a sophomore, Quickley averaged 16 points and 6 assists per contest – leading Kentucky to their first Final Four appearance since 1998 – but fell short against Oregon in the national championship game (77-73).

In his final season at UK, Quickley led the team with 18 points and 7 rebounds per game en route to another NCAA tournament appearance where they were once again eliminated by Oregon (88-86). After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Quickley joined OKC's Summer League roster where he averaged 13 points and 4 assists over three games.

On October 15th of that year, he made his professional debut for Oklahoma City against Memphis scoring 11 points off the bench on 3-of-8 shooting from behind the arc during 27 minutes of play.

Over seventeen seasons playing professionally around Europe including stints in Spain (Bilbao Basket), Italy (Sindaco Telesina Torino), France (Lyon SGI) and Germany’s Bundesliga 2 club THW Kiel, Immanuel never managed to reach 20 minutes or score more than 10 points per game.

However he always seemed dedicated to giving 100% every time he stepped onto court no matter who he was playing against Immanuel Quickley is a professional basketball player for the New York Knicks.

He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on May 1, 2020 and played high school basketball for Barton College Preparatory School in Xenia, Ohio. In his freshman year at college he averaged 21 points per game and was named first-team All-America by ESPN Sports Magazine. 

He led the NCAA Division I with 3 steals per game during his sophomore season and helped lead the Knicks to their first playoff appearance since 2016 as they were eliminated in six games by the Boston Celtics. 

As a junior he increased his scoring average to 27 points per game while also grabbing 7 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists; however, New York again failed to make it past the second round of the playoffs this time being defeated 4–1 by Cleveland Cavaliers who went on to win that year’s NBA Championship (2018).

His senior season saw him improve even more statistically averaging 31 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists over 37 games - leading all players in triple-doubles - but once again could not help.

Manhattan reach postseason play losing 2–0 against Albany Great Danes in the conference semifinals despite holding a two-point lead with less than three minutes remaining en route to what would have been their third straight Final Four appearance (2020).

Also Played For: new york knights

3. Quentin Grimes

Shooting guard

Career

• Third-team All-American – AP, USBWA, NABC, SN (2021)
• AAC co-Player of the Year (2021)
• First-team All-AAC (2021)
• AAC tournament MVP (2021)
• McDonald's All-American (2018)
• Jordan Brand Classic (2018)
• Nike Hoop Summit (2018)
• Texas Mr. Basketball (2018)
• FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship MVP (2018)

Quentin Grimes was a standout high school player in Texas and was highly recruited by college basketball programs. He ultimately chose to play for the Kansas Jayhawks, where he made an immediate impact as a freshman in 2018–19.

In his sophomore season with the Jayhawks, Quentin led Kansas to their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2013. However, they were unable to advance past the first round of competition. After two successful seasons at KU, Quentin entered the 2019 NBA draft but was selected by the New York Knicks with pick 25th overall.

He is now looking forward to joining one of the most historic franchises in basketball history. Quentin Grimes is a young, talented player who has been playing basketball for many years.

 Quentin Grimes was born on September 8, 2000 in the state of Oklahoma. Quentin Grimes attended the University of Texas where he played for the Longhorns men's basketball team.

In 2018, Quentin Grimes was named McDonald's All-American and Jordan Brand Classic MVP and participated in Nike Hoop Summit that same year as well. 

During his freshman season at UT, Quentin averaged 16 points per game while shooting 45 percent from 3-point range and 85 percent from the free throw line which earned him second-team All-Big 12 honors by both coaches and media members throughout America after averaging 11 points per contest during conference play (2017–18).

As a sophomore (2018–19), Quentin led Texas to their first ever appearance in an NCAA Tournament - advancing all the way to Round 2 before falling to eventual champions Villanova 78–73; scoring 22 points with eight rebounds off bench en route to winning Big 12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player award as well as unanimous. 

First Team All-Conference accolades from league’s head coaches & media members after averaging 17 PPG & 7 RPG w/ 43% FG%, 79% FT pts., 1 STL over final 18 games including postseason tournaments.

becoming only 4th player in program history – joining Tariq Abdul Aziz (2003), DeShone Kizer (2016)& Jarrett Allen (2017) - to earn multiple accolades during their career.

Also Played For: houston cougars basketball, university of houston basketball

4. Miles McBride

Career

• Second-team All-Big 12 (2021)
• Big 12 All-Freshman Team (2020)

Miles McBride is a highly touted prospect who was drafted by the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2020 NBA draft. Miles McBride attended Moeller High School and helped lead his team to back-to-back state championships as a senior.

As a freshman at West Virginia, Miles played sparingly but still managed to averaging 4 points per game while shooting 34% from three point range. 

In his sophomore season, Miles emerged as one of the best players on West Virginia's roster and averaged 20 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals per game en route to being named First Team All Big 12 honoree for the 2019–2021 season.

At 22 years old, Miles has already developed into an elite level point guard in the NBA with consistent performances both offensively (20 PPG) and defensively (8 RPG). Miles McBride was selected 36th overall in the 2021 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. 

Miles has played for three teams during his career so far, including New York Knicks, Westchester Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder. He is a versatile player who can play multiple positions on the court and contributes offensively and defensively.

Miles has been a consistent performer throughout his career, winning accolades such as Second-team All-Big 12 (2021) and Big 12 All-Freshman Team (2020).

Also Played For: west virginia basketball

5. 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: sacramento kings, nba best young players

6. 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, cleveland cavaliers

7. Ochai Agbaji

Career

• High school: Oak Park, (Kansas City, Missouri)
• College: Kansas (2018–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Utah Jazz
• 2022–present: →Salt Lake City Stars
• NCAA champion (2022), NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2022), Consensus first-team All-American (2022), Big 12 Player of the Year (2022), First-team All-Big 12 (2022)

Ochai Agbaji was born on April 20, 2000, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He played college basketball for Kansas from 2018-2022 and was drafted 14th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2022 NBA draft.

Ochai is a shooting guard and has been described as having "unbelievable athleticism" which he uses to create shots off the dribble or pull up from mid-range. In his rookie season with Utah in 2020-21, he averaged 7 points per game while making 43% of his three-point attempts.

Ochai is a young player with limitless potential who will only continue to improve as he gains more experience at the professional level Ochai Agbaji was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2020 NBA Draft. 

Ochai Agbaji is a 20-year-old forward from Nigeria who played college basketball for Utah and then Salt Lake City Stars.

In 2021, he won NCAA National Championship with Utah Jazz as Most Outstanding Player. He also earned consensus First Team All-American status that year and the Big 12 Player of the Year award. 

Ochai has appeared in 125 games (all starts) over two seasons with Utah and Salt Lake City Stars averaging 14 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one steal per game while shooting 43% from 3-point range (.595 TS%).

8. Cam Thomas

Guard

Career

• High school: , Oscar F. Smith, (Chesapeake, Virginia), Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
• College: LSU (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall
• Selected by the Brooklyn Nets
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Brooklyn Nets
• 2021: →Long Island Nets
• First-team All-SEC (2021), SEC All-Freshman Team (2021)

Cam Thomas was born in Yokosuka, Japan on October 13th, 2001. He attended Oscar F. Smith High School and played for the Chesapeake Cavaliers basketball team.

Cam is a shooting guard with NBA aspirations and signed his first professional contract with the Brooklyn Nets in February of 2022. At 21 years old, Cam has a lot of potentials to develop into one of the best shooting guards in the league over time.

In 2020-21 season, he averaged 10 points per game while playing for Brooklyn junior varsity squad before joining their main roster later that year as an undrafted free agent.

He went on to make his debut against the Philadelphia 76ers in November of 2021 and subsequently became a regular starter for them until being traded to Atlanta Hawks at the end of 2019-20 season.

Where he spent the majority of 2020-21 campaign before being waived by them towards beginning od 2023-24 season due to injury problems (he eventually recovered from these injuries).

Also Played For: brooklyn nets

9. 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

10. Jalen Suggs

Guard

Career

• High school: Minnehaha Academy, (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
• College: Gonzaga (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Orlando Magic
• Consensus second-team All-American (2021), First-team All-WCC (2021), WCC Newcomer of the Year (2021), WCC All-Freshman Team (2021), WCC tournament MOP (2021), McDonald's All-American (2020), Minnesota Mr. Basketball (2020), Minnesota Mr. Football (2019)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2019 Greece: Team, FIBA Under-17 World Cup, : 2018 Argentina: Team, FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship, : 2017 Argentina: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2019 Greece: Team
• FIBA Under-17 World Cup
• : 2018 Argentina: Team
• FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship
• : 2017 Argentina: Team

Jalen Suggs was born in 2001 and is a 21-year old point guard for the Orlando Magic. Jalen attended Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, Minnesota before going on to play college basketball at Gonzaga University.

In 2021, he was selected 5th overall by the Orlando Magic in the NBA draft. Jalen has appeared in 231 games (starting 164) over 4 seasons with Orlando, averaging 10 points and 3 assists per game while shooting 43% from three-point range.

He is currently a free agent and remains unsigned as of early 2019 Suggs is a versatile player who can play both the point and shooting guard positions. He was consensus second-team All-American in 2021, making him one of the most decorated players in WCC history.

Suggs helped lead the Cougars to their first conference championship in program history as a junior in 2019, earning WCC Newcomer of the Year honors along the way. The 2020 McDonald's All-American nominee averaged 21 points per game during his senior season at Minnesota before declaring for the NBA Draft following his collegiate career.

Also Played For: gonzaga bulldogs men's basketball

11. Caleb Houstan

Career

• High school: Montverde Academy, (Montverde, Florida)
• College: Michigan (2021–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Orlando Magic
• McDonald's All-American (2021), Jordan Brand Classic (2021)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Canada, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2021 Latvia: Team, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2019 Brazil: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Canada
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2021 Latvia: Team
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2019 Brazil: Team

Houstan was born in 2003 and is from Mississauga, Ontario. He went to Montverde Academy where he played basketball for two years. In 2020, Houstan declared for the NBA draft and was selected by the Orlando Magic with the 32nd overall pick.

Since entering the league, Houstan has spent time with both the Magic and their G-League affiliate team, the Lake Erie Monsters. 

In the 2019–20 season, Housta had his best year statistically as he averaged 16 points per game on 49% shooting from three-point range en route to earning an All-Rookie Second Team nomination from Basketball-Reference.

As a rookie in 2021–22 season Houston led Michigan to an NCAA Tournament appearance but they were eliminated in the second round by Louisville who were led by Rick Pitino who would go on to coach Kentucky Wildcats that won 2016 National Championship under head coach John Calipari.

12. Jonathan Kuminga

Forward

Career

• High school: , Huntington Prep, (Huntington, West Virginia), Our Savior New American, (Centereach, New York), The Patrick School, (Hillside, New Jersey)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 2020–present
• Number: 0, 00
• 2020–2021: NBA G League Ignite
• 2021–present: Golden State Warriors
• 2021: →Santa Cruz Warriors
• NBA champion (2022)

Jonathan Kuminga played for Our Savior New American in 2018, helping lead the team to a 22-11 record. Jonathan was born on October 6th, 2002 in Goma, DR Congo.

He is listed at 6'7" and 225 lbs. making him one of the larger players in the NBA. Jonathan attended Huntington Prep before transferring to Our Savior New American where he averaged 12 points and 7 rebounds per game as a sophomore during his freshman year of college basketball.

In December 2018, Jonathan signed with the Golden State Warriors where he will be playing small forward or power forward under head coach Steve Kerr alongside fellow international player DeMarcus Cousins and Kevin Durant.

Jonathan Kuminga is a promising young basketball player who has been playing in the NBA G League since 2021. Jonathan was born on May 3, 2020, and he grew up in Hillside, New Jersey. Jonathan played high school basketball at Patrick School where he averaged 19 points and nine rebounds per game as a senior. 

After graduating from high school, Jonathan attended Syracuse University where he played for the SU Orange men's team from 2019 to 2020 before transferring to the Golden State Warriors' development program - Ignite - in 2021.

Jonathan made his professional debut with the Golden State Warriors of the NBA in their season opener against Dallas Mavericks on October 17th, 2021 scoring four points off the bench en route to 15 minutes of play time over six games that season.

Also Played For: golden state warriors, small forward

13. James Wiseman

Center

Career

• High school: , The Ensworth School, (Nashville, Tennessee), East, (Memphis, Tennessee)
• College: Memphis (2019–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: Golden State Warriors
• 2022–present: →Santa Cruz Warriors
• NBA champion (2022), Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year (2019), Gatorade National Player of the Year (2019), McDonald's All-American (2019), Tennessee Mr. Basketball (2019)
• Medals, , Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2017 Argentina: National team
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2017 Argentina: National team

James Wiseman was born on March 31, 2001 in Nashville, Tennessee. He played high school basketball at The Ensworth School and then attended East Memphis High School before playing college ball at Memphis.

Wiseman is a center for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA where he has appeared in 52 games this season averaging 2 points and 1 rebound per game. 

James Wiseman's father died when he was just two years old which may have motivated him to achieve his goals as an athlete later in life; however, nothing can bring him back so all that matters is what he does with the time he has left now.

Wiseman is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee who played college basketball for the University of Kentucky. Wiseman was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 35th overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft. 

Wiseman has spent his entire professional career to date with the Golden State Warriors, appearing in over 200 games and averaging 5 points per game throughout his tenure. 

In 2019, Wiseman won both Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year and Gatorade National Player of The Year awards - becoming just one player to ever. 

Win multiple prestigious honors at such an early stage in their careers Wiseman's foundation works to support underprivileged children through various initiatives including holiday gifts, school supplies and summer camp experiences. 

James Wiseman is considered one of if not THE most athletic players playing today due to his incredible leaping ability off two feet as well as his shooting stroke from outside.

Also Played For: memphis tigers men's basketball

14. Moses Moody

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: , Parkview, (Little Rock, Arkansas), North Little Rock, (North Little Rock, Arkansas), Montverde Academy, (Montverde, Florida)
• College: Arkansas (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Golden State Warriors
• 2021–2022: →Santa Cruz Warriors
• NBA champion (2022), AP Honorable Mention All-American (2021), First-team All-SEC (2021), SEC Freshman of the Year (2021), SEC All-Freshman Team (2021)

Moses Moody is a 20-year-old shooting guard and small forward for the Golden State Warriors. He attended high school at Parkview in Little Rock, Arkansas, before attending North Little Rock and Montverde Academy.

Moody was drafted by the Warriors with the 36th pick of the 2018 NBA draft. In his rookie season he averaged 5 points per game and 2 rebounds per game off the bench for Golden State during their playoff run to winning an NBA championship.

As a sophomore in college, Moses averaged 19 points per game on 53% from three-point range while also grabbing 7 rebounds per game for North Little rock as they made it all the way to The Final Four where they lost to Michigan Wolverines 74–62 in overtime making him one of only two players (the other being Trae Young) ever named National Player of The Year who didn’t win it outright.

15. Nah'Shon Hyland

Point guard

Career

• High school: St. Georges Tech, (Middletown, Delaware)
• College: VCU (2019–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Denver Nuggets
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2022), Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (2021), First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2021), Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2020)

Nah'Shon Hyland is a young point guard who was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft. He played two seasons at VCU, where he averaged 18 points and six assists per game as a junior.

Hyland has good athleticism for his size, which should allow him to be an effective player in the NBA. 

His biggest challenge will likely be finding minutes on an already stacked Nuggets team, but with hard work and dedication he could become a valuable member of the squad over time Nah'Shon Hyland is a 2021 NBA Draft prospect who played college basketball at Xavier.

He was named First-team All-Atlantic 10 in both 2020 and 2021, and was also an Atlantic 10 Player of the Year in 2021. In 2021, he signed with the Denver Nuggets as a free agent, appearing in all 82 games for them that season - his first full professional year - averaging 13 points per game off the bench. 

He has continued to play significant minutes for the Nuggets ever since, becoming a regular starter during the latter half of their playoff campaigns (including their run to back-to-back Western Conference Finals appearances).

Aside from his on court contributions, Nah'Shon Hyland is also respected for his work ethic and maturity; these qualities have seen him receive multiple awards and accolades throughout his career so far.

Also Played For: denver nuggets

16. 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.

Also Played For: memphis grizzlies, western conference

17. Ziaire Williams

Small forward

Career

• High school: , Notre Dame, (Sherman Oaks, California), Sierra Canyon, (Chatsworth, California)
• College: Stanford (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Memphis Grizzlies
• McDonald's All-American (2020)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2019 Greece: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2019 Greece: Team

Born in 2001, Ziaire Williams is a small forward for the Memphis Grizzlies. He attended high school at Notre Dame before going to Stanford and playing one season with the Cardinal.

Williams was drafted by the Grizzlies in 2020 and made his NBA debut that same year. During his rookie campaign, he averaged 4 points and 2 rebounds per game while shooting 34 percent from three-point range.

In 2021, he declared for the draft but was not selected until being picked up by Memphis late in the first round (20th overall). 

During his time with Memphis, he has developed into an important part of their team both on and off the court; appearing in over 150 games thus far across two seasons as a Grizzly averaging 10 points per game along with four rebounds per contest.

Williams was a highly-touted prospect coming out of high school and he lived up to the hype by being selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. 

Williams has spent most of his career playing for Memphis, where he's started 154 games and averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game over that span while shooting 43% from three-point range as well as 78% from the free throw line.

He's also been a standout on the international stage, winning a gold medal with Team USA at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup before helping Greece win silver last year - both times earning MVP honors along the way. 

Williams is known for his toughness, defensive prowess, and ability to score inside or outside which should make him an asset wherever he ends up playing next season or beyond.

Also Played For: stanford university basketball

18. Jake LaRavia

Forward

Career

• High school: Lawrence Central, (Indianapolis, Indiana)
• College: , Indiana State (2019–2021), Wake Forest (2021–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Memphis Grizzlies
• Second-team All-ACC (2022), Second-team All-MVC (2021), MVC All-Newcomer Team (2020), MVC All-Freshman Team (2020)

LaRavia is a small forward and power forward who was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft. LaRavia played college basketball at Indiana State, where he averaged 12 points and six rebounds per game as a sophomore in 2020–21.

LaRavia has represented Team USA at various youth tournaments, including the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup and the 2017 U18 FIBA Americas Championship. In October 2021, LaRavia signed with Memphis to play in the NBA for the 2021–22 season. LaRavia was a key player for Wake Forest during their time in the ACC.

LaRavia impressed scouts with his shooting and playmaking abilities at the college level. He is expected to be a major contributor off the bench for Minnesota, who drafted him 19th overall in 2022. LaRavia will have an opportunity to prove himself on one of the league's brightest rosters next season.

19. David Roddy

Forward

Career

• High school: Breck School, (Golden Valley, Minnesota)
• College: Colorado State (2019–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Memphis Grizzlies
• Mountain West Player of the Year (2022), 2× First-team All-Mountain West (2021, 2022), AP Honorable mention All-American (2022)

David Roddy was born in 2001 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is a small forward for the Memphis Grizzlies and played college basketball at Colorado State before being drafted by the Grizzlies in 2019.

David has been widely praised for his athleticism and plays with a high level of intensity on both offense and defense. David is known for his strong shooting ability from outside as well as his defensive prowess off the ball which has seen him become an important part of Memphis' roster over recent years.

David Roddy is a future NBA draft prospect who was selected 23rd overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2022 NBA draft.

David Roddy has spent his entire career to date with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he has shown great consistency and talent across all aspects of basketball. David Roddy was named Mountain West Player of the Year in 2022.

Has been recognized as one of the best players in that conference over the past few years. David Roddy is an exciting player to watch due to his powerful scoring abilities and above-average ball-handling skills.

He is also a good defender who can shut down multiple opponents on offense at any given time. There are high expectations for David Roddy going into next season, as he looks to cement himself as one of the top prospects in this year's NBA draft class.

Also Played For: mountain west conference

20. Jalen Johnson

Small forward

Career

• High school: , Sun Prairie, (Sun Prairie, Wisconsin), Nicolet, (Glendale, Wisconsin)
• College: Duke (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Atlanta Hawks
• 2021–2022: →College Park Skyhawks

Jalen Johnson is a 21-year-old small forward who was drafted in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Jalen attended Sun Prairie High School in Wausau, Wisconsin and led his team to three state championships during his time there.

He is considered one of the most promising young players in this year's draft class and has already showed some impressive skills on the court. We can look forward to seeing more from him as he continues to develop over the next few years, making him an exciting prospect for fans of basketball everywhere.

Jalen Johnson is a 2020 prospect who will play college basketball at Duke next season. Jalen has excellent athleticism and ball-handling skills, which should help him in the NBA. He's been praised for his toughness and defensive ability, making him a valuable asset on any team. 

Jalen is still developing as a player, so he has plenty of room to grow into one of the best prospects in the draft class.

Look for Johnson to be an important part of whichever team selects him with the 20th overall pick in 2021 NBA Draft.

Also Played For: atlanta hawks

21. 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, point guard

22. 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, fantasy basketball

23. Jabari Smith Jr.

Power forward

Career

• High school: Sandy Creek (Tyrone, Georgia)
• College: Auburn (2021–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Houston Rockets
• Consensus second-team All-American (2022), Wayman Tisdale Award (2022), NABC Freshman of the Year (2022), First-team All-SEC (2022), SEC Freshman of the Year (2022), SEC All-Freshman Team (2022), McDonald's All-American (2021), Jordan Brand Classic (2021), Nike Hoop Summit (2021), Mr. Georgia Basketball (2021)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship, : 2019 Brazil: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship
• : 2019 Brazil: Team

Jabari Smith Jr. was born in 2003 and is 19 years old at the time of this writing. He attended Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Georgia before playing college basketball for Auburn from 2021-22 season.

Jabari was selected 3rd overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2022 NBA draft, making him one of their most highly touted players to date. 

As a rookie with the Rockets, he has averaged 10 points and 4 rebounds per game over his first two seasons combined while establishing himself as an important player on their team throughout that time frame.

In 2023-24 season, Jabari had an excellent year statistically averaging 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists per game – earning him All-NBA Third Team recognition along the way. 

Recently signed a 5 year $170 million contract extension with Houston which shows just how much faith they have in him as a cornerstone player for their franchise moving forward into future years.

Also Played For: ncaa southeastern conference men's basketball

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.

Also Played For: center basketball, eurobasket

25. Tari Eason

Forward

Career

• High school: , Garfield, (Seattle, Washington), Federal Way, (Federal Way, Washington)
• College: , Cincinnati (2020–2021), LSU (2021–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Houston Rockets
• SEC Sixth Man of the Year (2022), First-team All-SEC (2022), AAC All-Freshman Team (2021)

Tari Eason is a tall power forward for the Houston Rockets who was drafted in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft. Tari played two years at Louisiana State University before being selected by the Rockets in 2021.

Eason has shown excellent athleticism and ball-handling skills, which have led to his success as a player so far in his career. He is known for his aggressiveness on both ends of the court, which makes him an effective defender and scorer when playing against other teams’ players.

His height (6'8") and weight (216 lbs) give him plenty of strength and size to be successful in this sport, making him a threat offensively as well as defensively. We can look forward to seeing more from Tari Eason in future seasons, especially with how high he has been rated by some experts within basketball circles.

26. Cole Swider

Career

• High school: St. Andrew's School, (Barrington, Rhode Island)
• College: , Villanova (2018–2021), Syracuse (2021–2022)
• NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2022–present: →South Bay Lakers

Cole Swider is a power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He was born on May 8, 1999 and has American citizenship. He is listed at 6'9" and 220 lbs which indicates that he has some muscle mass to him.

Cole played high school basketball for St Andrew's School where he averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds per game as a senior captain his last season of varsity play. 

The Lakers drafted Cole with the 20th pick in the 2017 NBA draft after trading away their first round choice (No 2 overall) to Brooklyn Nets in order to do so due to Lonzo Ball being eligible for selection this year.

Following his freshman campaign at UCLA Bruins Basketball team Many experts are predicting good things from Cole, who projects as an athletic front court player who can put up points while also providing defense down low.

Also Played For: villanova wildcats

27. Sharife Cooper

Cleveland Cavaliers

Career

• High school: McEachern, (Powder Springs, Georgia)
• College: Auburn (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–2022: Atlanta Hawks
• 2021–2022: →College Park Skyhawks
• 2022–present: Cleveland Charge
• SEC All-Freshman Team (2021), McDonald's All-American (2020), USA Today All-USA Player of the Year (2019), Mr. Georgia Basketball (2019)

Sharife Cooper is a point guard for the Cleveland Charge in the NBA G League. He was born on June 11, 2001 in Newark, New Jersey and attended McEachern High School before playing college basketball at Auburn.

In 2021, he was selected 48th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Draft but has yet to make an appearance in the league. Sharife Cooper is a versatile player who can play both the shooting guard and small forward positions.

He was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team in 2021 and was also selected as Mr. Georgia Basketball that year. Sharife has had an impressive career so far, playing for both the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Charge in the NBA D-League. In 2019 he won Mr.

Georgia Basketball honors which are given annually to the state's best high school basketball player. Sharife is known primarily for his shooting ability, averaging over 17 points per game in his three seasons of college basketball thusfar - including 25 points against Vanderbilt last year.

His athleticism allows him to get past defenders easily, especially off of catch-and-shoot opportunities - something he excels at due to his great range from beyond the arc (45% on 3 pointers). 

Sharife will likely continue to play professionally for years to come; with his skill set combined with hard work and dedication it is no wonder why he has been so successful thus far.

Also Played For: nba g league

28. Jaden Hardy

Career

• High school: Coronado, (Henderson, Nevada)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Playing career: 2021–present
• Number: 1, 3
• 2021–2022: NBA G League Ignite
• 2022–present: Dallas Mavericks
• 2022: →Texas Legends
• McDonald's All-American (2021), Jordan Brand Classic (2021), Nike Hoop Summit (2021)

Jaden Hardy was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2022 NBA Draft. Hardy played college basketball for the Coronado High School Spartans and led them to a state championship as a junior.

In his rookie season, he averaged 11 points per game and 4 assists on 48% shooting from 3-point range. As a sophomore in 2024–25, Jaden improved his averages to 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists on 46% shooting from 3-point land while also making 41% of his free throws (leading all rookies).

He declared for the 2018 NBA draft but withdrew before it began due to injury concerns; however, he ultimately decided to return for his senior year at Coronado where they made it back-to-back state championships with him leading their team once again in scoring (28 ppg) and assists (6 apg). 

After going undrafted in both 2020 & 2021 drafts, Jaden signed with Dallas Mavericks midseason of 2022 after impressing head coach Rick Carlisle during an offseason workout program.

Also Played For: dallas mavericks

29. Shaedon Sharpe

Small forward

Career

• High school: , H. B. Beal, (London, Ontario), Sunrise Christian Academy, (Bel Aire, Kansas), Dream City Christian, (Glendale, Arizona)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Portland Trail Blazers
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Canada, FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship, : 2019 Brazil: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Canada
• FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship
• : 2019 Brazil: Team

Shaedon Sharpe is a 19-year-old shooting guard who was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2017 NBA Draft. Shaedon Sharpe played high school basketball at Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas and averaged 23 points per game as a junior.

Shaedon Sharpe signed with Nike before playing college ball at H.B Beal of London, Ontario where he averaged 18 points per game as a senior in 2016–17 season. 

Shaedon Sharpe made his professional debut with the G League's Santa Cruz Warriors during their 2018–19 season and also appeared for them during their playoff run that ended in defeat against the Austin Spurs (where he recorded 20 points).

As of September 2019, Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 17 points per game while shooting 46 percent from three point range for Portland Trail Blazers' affiliate team, the G League's Santa Cruz Warriors.

Also Played For: portland trail blazers, kentucky basketball

30. Jabari Walker

Career

• High school: , Campbell Hall, (Los Angeles, California), AZ Compass Prep, (Chandler, Arizona)
• College: Colorado (2020–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 2 / Pick: 57th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• 2022–present: Portland Trail Blazers
• First-team All-Pac-12 (2022), Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2021)

Jabari Walker is a 20-year-old power forward / small forward who was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the second round of the 2018 NBA draft. He played high school basketball at Campbell Hall (Los Angeles, California) before attending AZ Compass Prep in Phoenix, Arizona for his senior year.

Jabari averaged 15 points and six rebounds per game as a junior at Campbell Hall, while leading his team to an undefeated season and conference championship as a senior. 

Jabari's athleticism and versatility were on display during summer league where he recorded seven points and four rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench for Portland's squad against Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards respectively.

Fans can expect plenty of excitement from Walker over the next few years as he continues to develop his skills both on court and away from it – all with aspirations of one day representing his country at an international tournament.

Also Played For: colorado buffaloes men's basketball

31. Chet Holmgren

Oklahoma City Thunder

Career

• High school: Minnehaha Academy, (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
• College: Gonzaga (2021–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Oklahoma City Thunder
• Consensus second-team All-American (2022), WCC Defensive Player of the Year (2022), WCC Newcomer of the Year (2022), First-team All-WCC (2022), WCC All-Freshman Team (2022), National high school player of the year (2021), McDonald's All-American (2021), Jordan Brand Classic (2021), Nike Hoop Summit (2021), Minnesota Mr. Basketball (2021), FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP (2021)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2021 Latvia: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2021 Latvia: Team

Chet Holmgren is a 20-year old center/power forward who was drafted 2nd overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2022 NBA draft. At Gonzaga, he won two WCC titles and helped lead his team to an appearance in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight in both of his seasons there.

He has appeared in 220 games (all starts) for Oklahoma City averaging 14 points and 7 rebounds per game over that time period. Chet's younger brother Tanner also plays professionally.

Overseas, most recently with Hapoel Jerusalem of Israel’s top division Liga Leumit Chet Holmgren was a consensus second-team All-American in 2022 and won numerous awards during his career at the collegiate level.

He played for the Washington State Cougars from 2020 to 2024, making him one of the most decorated players in WCC history. 

In 2021, he was named McDonald's All-American and Jordan Brand Classic MVP while playing for Team USA at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup that year. Chet is now an analyst with ESPN who will provide commentary on college basketball games throughout the season.

Also Played For: march madness, oklahoma city thunder

32. Jaden Ivey

Detroit Pistons

Career

• High school: , Marian, (Mishawaka, Indiana), La Lumiere School, (La Porte, Indiana)
• College: Purdue (2020–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Detroit Pistons
• Consensus second-team All-American (2022), First-team All-Big Ten (2022), Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2021)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2021 Latvia: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2021 Latvia: Team

Jaden Ivey was born on February 13, 2002 in South Bend, Indiana. At 20 years old, he is a shooting guard for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA. Jaden attended high school at Marian and La Lumiere School in Indiana before playing college basketball for Purdue from 2020 to 2022.

He was drafted fifth overall by the Pistons in the 2022 NBA draft and has since made an impact as one of their key players. Jaden Ivey is a 20-year old forward who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2018 NBA Draft. 

Jeden Ivey played college basketball at Michigan and was named to both the second team All-American and first team All-Big Ten teams in his final season with the Wolverines.

In 2021, Jaden Ivey won Big Ten Freshman of the Year honours after averaging 12 points and 5 rebounds per game for Michigan during his freshman year. On July 1st 2022, Jaden Ivey signed a rookie scale contract with the Detroit Pistons following his graduation from Michigan State.

 University where he totaled 148 points (57 FGs, 109 FTs) over three seasons on campus. As an impending restricted free agent, Jaden has already shown flashes of brilliance as a Piston including scoring 34pts against Miami in early December.

However it remains to be seen if he will command max offers come off of this strong showing or settle for something less due to injury concerns that have dogged him throughout much of his young career thus far.

Also Played For: la lumiere school

33. Jonathan Davis

Career

• High school: La Crosse Central, (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
• College: Wisconsin (2020–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Washington Wizards
• 2022: →Capital City Go-Go
• Jerry West Award (2022), Lute Olson Award (2022), Consensus first-team All-American (2022), Big Ten Player of the Year (2022), First-team All-Big Ten (2022), Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2020)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2021 Latvia: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2021 Latvia: Team

Jonathan Davis is a shooting guard/small forward who played college basketball for Wisconsin. He was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 2022 NBA draft and has since played for them throughout his career.

Jonathan Davis is currently playing with the Washington Wizards and has had a successful career so far. Davis was the top high school player in his class and committed to play for Duke.

 Davis averaged 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists as a freshman at Duke and led the Blue Devils to an ACC title.

After one season with the Milwaukee Bucks, Davis was traded to Memphis Grizzlies where he became a key contributor on their playoff team in 2017-2018. 

In 2020, Davis signed with the Golden State Warriors and helped them win the 2019 NBA Championship after averaging 17 points per game on 53 percent shooting from three-point range during playoffs.

Also Played For: wisconsin high school basketball, university of wisconsin-madison basketball

34. 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: arizona wildcats men's basketball

35. Blake Wesley

Career

• High school: Riley (South Bend, Indiana)
• College: Notre Dame (2021–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: San Antonio Spurs
• 2022: →Austin Spurs
• Second-team All-ACC (2022), ACC All-Rookie Team (2022)

Blake Wesley is a 19-year-old point guard and shooting guard for the San Antonio Spurs. He was drafted 25th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the team. Blake played two seasons at Notre Dame, where he averaged 14.1 points, 5.5 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal per game as a junior in 2021–22 before declaring for the draft.

After going undrafted, Blake signed with the Spurs on July 6th, 2022 and has since appeared in 69 games (starting 60) averaging 10 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds per game while shooting 41% from three-point range. 

In his first season playing under head coach Gregg Popovich, Blake helped San Antonio make it to their second consecutive finals appearance where they lost to the Golden State Warriors 4–1 Blake Wesley is a versatile player who has played both point guard and shooting guard in his career with the San Antonio Spurs.

He was selected to the All-ACC team in his sophomore season, and he continued to be one of their top players over the next two years. In 2020, Wesley joined the Austin Spurs as part of an NBA development league affiliate and had a breakout year, earning First Team.

All-NBA Development League honors. After spending three seasons with Austin, Blake rejoined San Antonio for the 2022–23 season and has been a key contributor ever since. 

His versatility gives him plenty of opportunities to rack up stats on both ends of the court, as he's averaged 14 points per game while also averaging 4 assists per contest throughout his career thus far.

Blake is set to enter into his eighth professional season this year and looks poised to continue playing at a high level for many more years to come.

Also Played For: university of notre dame basketball, san antonio spurs

36. 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, bleacher report nba

37. Joshua Primo

San Antonio Spurs

Career

• High school: , Huntington Prep, (Huntington, West Virginia), Royal Crown, (Scarborough, Ontario)
• College: Alabama (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–2022: San Antonio Spurs
• 2021–2022: →Austin Spurs
• SEC All-Freshman Team (2021)

Joshua Primo is a 20-year-old shooting guard who played collegiately at Huntington Prep and Royal Crown. He is 6'4" tall and weighs 189 pounds, which makes him an imposing figure on the court.

Primo has been described as a "dynamic scorer," capable of making shots from all over the floor. He entered the NBA draft in 2017 but was not selected, likely due to his lack of height (he's only 1 inch shorter than Kyrie Irving).

Primo will have to prove himself on an amateur team before he can hope to make it into an NBA rotation, but he has plenty of potential if he can translate that college scoring ability onto the pro stage. 

Joshua Primo is a 2020–21 college basketball player who was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft.

Primo has played for both the Austin Spurs and the San Antonio Spurs over his career, developing into one of the best shooting guard prospects in all of basketball. 

Joshua will have an opportunity to make an impact with either team this upcoming season, as he looks to continue his rise up fantasy rankings across all platforms.

Also Played For: alabama crimson tide men's basketball

38. Sandro Mamukelashvili

Milwaukee Bucks

Career

• High school: Montverde Academy, (Montverde, Florida)
• College: Seton Hall (2017–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 54th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2021–present: →Wisconsin Herd
• Big East co-Player of the Year (2021), First-team All-Big East (2021), Haggerty Award (2021)

Mamukelashvili was born on May 23, 1999 in New York City. He is a power forward and center for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. Mamukelashvili played high school basketball at Montverde Academy in Florida before being drafted by the Bucks in 2018.

Mamukelashvili has represented Georgia internationally at various youth levels, most notably at the 2017 FIBA U19 World Cup where he averaged 8 points and 5 rebounds per game en route to winning silver medal honors with his countrymen. 

Outside of basketball, Mamukelashvili enjoys spending time with his family and friends and playing music both instrumentally and vocally Sandro Mamukelashvili was born on December 24th, 1997 in Tbilisi, Georgia.

He played high school basketball for IMG Academy and helped lead the team to a National Championship in 2017 as a freshman. Mamukelashvili then attended Seton Hall where he averaged 14 points and 7 rebounds per game this past season with the Pirates. 

The 6'9" center is projected to be drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the 2nd round of the 2021 NBA Draft and will join their squad next year.

Also Played For: big east conference, seton hall pirates

39. 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

40. Trey Murphy III

New Orleans Pelicans

Career

• High school: Cary Academy, (Cary, North Carolina)
• College: , Rice (2018–2020), Virginia (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2021–2022: →Birmingham Squadron

Trey Murphy III is a 22-year-old small forward/power forward who was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft. Murphy attended Cary Academy in Cary, North Carolina, where he played basketball and football.

In his senior year at Cary, Murphy averaged 20.9 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 blocks per game. 

Murphy was considered a three-star recruit by 247Sports and was ranked as the No. 41 small forward in the country. Murphy made his NBA debut with the Pelicans in 2018 and averaged 5.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game.

Murphy is a member of the United States U-19 national basketball team, which competed in the FIBA U19 World Cup in Spain in August 2018. Murphy is a native of Durham, North Carolina. 

Trey Murphy III was selected 17th overall in the 2021 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. Murphy has played for the New Orleans Pelicans since 2021. Murphy has recorded averages of 10.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in his NBA career.

Murphy is a three-time All-Star and was named to the 2018-19 All-Defensive Second Team. Murphy is the son of former NBA player Trey Murphy. Murphy is a graduate of Rice University.

Also Played For: new orleans pelicans, virginia cavaliers men's basketball

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.

42. Malaki Branham

Career

• High school: St. Vincent–St. Mary, (Akron, Ohio)
• College: Ohio State (2021–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: San Antonio Spurs
• 2022: →Austin Spurs
• Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2022), Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2022), Third Team All-Big Ten (2022), Jordan Brand Classic (2021), Ohio Mr. Basketball (2021)

Malaki Branham was a standout player at St. Vincent-St. Mary high school in Akron, Ohio. He was a McDonald's All-American and a two-time Ohio State Mr. Basketball honoree.

In his two seasons with the Buckeyes, he averaged 17.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. He was selected 20th overall in the 2022 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs.

Malaki is expected to play shooting guard or small forward for the Spurs. He is excited to join the Spurs and looks forward to contributing to their championship aspirations. Malaki Branham is a 20-year-old forward who has played for the San Antonio Spurs since 2022.

Branham is a two-time Big Ten Freshman of the Year and a Third Team All-Big Ten player in 2022. 

Branham was the Jordan Brand Classic MVP in 2021 and was Ohio Mr. Basketball in 2021. Branham has played in all 82 games for the Spurs in his career and has averaged 7.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.

Branham is a versatile player who can play both forward positions. Branham is a key part of the Spurs' future and is expected to continue playing at a high level for many years to come.

43. Jalen Williams

Oklahoma City Thunder

Career

• High school: Perry (Gilbert, Arizona)
• College: Santa Clara (2019–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
• Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Oklahoma City Thunder
• First-team All-WCC (2022)

Jalen Williams is a 21-year-old shooting guard and small forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jalen Williams attended Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona and played college basketball for Santa Clara.

Jalen Williams is a versatile player who can play shooting guard, small forward, and power forward. Jalen Williams is entering his third season in the NBA and is averaging 9.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game.

Jalen Williams is a hard worker who is always hustling on the court. Jalen Williams is a young player with a lot of potential who is still developing his game. Jalen Williams is a valuable member of the Oklahoma City Thunder and is always contributing to the team.

Jalen Williams is a rising star in the NBA and is sure to continue developing his skills in the future.

44. MarJon Beauchamp

Milwaukee Bucks

Career

• High school: , Nathan Hale, (Seattle, Washington), Garfield, (Seattle, Washington), Rainier Beach, (Seattle, Washington), Dream City Christian, (Glendale, Arizona)
• College: Yakima Valley (2020–2021)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 2021–present
• Number: 14, 0
• 2021–2022: NBA G League Ignite
• 2022–present: Milwaukee Bucks

Beauchamp played college basketball for Nathan Hale in Seattle, Washington. He was a member of the Garfield team that won the 2017 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Men's Division I Basketball Championship.

In 2018, he signed with the Milwaukee Bucks and was assigned to their G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd. In his first game with the Herd, he scored a career-high 24 points. He is a small forward who is mainly known for his scoring ability.

In 2020, he was named the G League Rookie of the Year. He is also a member of the United States national basketball team. 

He is a two-time G League All-Star. Beauchamp is the son of former NBA player Jon Beauchamp. MarJon Beauchamp is a 2020 graduate of Yakima Valley College, where he averaged 16.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in his final season.

He was drafted 24th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2022 NBA draft. Beauchamp has played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA G League and the NBA. He currently plays for the Bucks. 

Beauchamp has played in 131 games in his career, averaging 14.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. He was named to the NBA G League All-Rookie Second Team in 2018. Beauchamp is a two-time NBA G League All-Star.

45. Ousmane Dieng

Career

• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–2021: Centre Fédéral
• 2021–2022: New Zealand Breakers
• 2022–present: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2022: →Oklahoma City Blue
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  France, FIBA U16 European Championship, : 2019 Italy: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  France
• FIBA U16 European Championship
• : 2019 Italy: Team

Dieng was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 2020 NBA draft. He has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder since 2020. Dieng is a small forward and shooting guard.

Dieng has had success in the NBA, averaging 14.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. Dieng is a French-born player, and he speaks both French and English.

Dieng is a devout Muslim, and he often wears a hijab. Dieng is a young player with a lot of potential, and he is expected to continue to improve in the future. Dieng is a popular player with the Thunder fans, and he is often seen wearing a smile on his face.

Dieng is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Dieng was born in Senegal and played for France at the U16 European Championship. Dieng is a big man at 7'1" and 225 lbs. 

Dieng has averaged 10.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in his career. Dieng is a versatile player who can play both the frontcourt and the backcourt.

Dieng is a natural leader and played a big role in France's gold medal at the U16 European Championship. Dieng is a restricted free agent this offseason and is likely to be picked up by another team. 

Dieng is a good defender who can block shots and rebound. Dieng is a good shooter who can shoot from long range. Dieng is a good passer who can make passes to teammates for scoring opportunities.

46. Dalen Terry

Career

• High school: , Corona del Sol, (Tempe, Arizona), Hillcrest Prep, (Phoenix, Arizona)
• College: Arizona (2020–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Chicago Bulls
• 2022: →Windy City Bulls
• Pac-12 All-Defensive Team (2022)

Terry was a versatile player for the Arizona Wildcats. He played shooting guard and point guard and helped lead the Wildcats to a Pac-12 championship. Terry was drafted 25th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls.

He is expected to play a role on their team, both on the court and off of it. Terry has a great work ethic and is constantly trying to improve his game. He is looking to become a key player for the Bulls in the future. Terry has a great personality and is loved by his teammates and fans alike.

He is a true team player and is always willing to lend a hand. Terry is a versatile player who can play both shooting guard and point guard positions. 

He has a great scoring ability and is also a good passer. Terry is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. He is a popular player with his teammates and fans and is expected to have a successful career in the NBA.

47. Tommy Kuhse

Career

• High school: Mountain View (Mesa, Arizona)
• College: Saint Mary's (2017–2022)
• NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Austin Spurs
• WCC Sixth Man of the Year (2022), First-team All-WCC (2022)

Tommy Kuhse is a G League point guard who was drafted by the Spurs in the second round of the 2018 NBA draft. Kuhse has spent the majority of his career playing for the Austin Spurs, where he has led the team to two G League championships.

Kuhse has a strong defensive game and has averaged over six assists per game in each of his two seasons with Austin. Kuhse is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. He is also a good shooter, averaging over three points per game in both of his seasons in the G League.

Kuhse is considered to have a bright future in the NBA and is currently playing for the Spurs' G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs. Tommy Kuhse is a high school basketball player from Mountain View, Arizona. 

Tommy Kuhse played college basketball for Saint Mary's. Kuhse was drafted in the 2022 NBA draft but did not sign with a team.

Kuhse is currently playing for the Austin Spurs in the NBA D-League. Kuhse has appeared in a total of 113 games in the NBA D-League. Kuhse has averaged 21.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in the NBA D-League. 

Kuhse is a consistent scorer and rebounder in the NBA D-League and has shown potential to be a future NBA player.

Kuhse is currently the third-leading scorer and rebounder in the NBA D-League. Kuhse is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.

Also Played For: saint mary's college of california, saint mary's gaels men's basketball

48. Dyson Daniels

New Orleans Pelicans

Career

• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans
• Playing career: 2021–present
• Number: 3, 11
• 2021–2022: NBA G League Ignite
• 2022–present: New Orleans Pelicans
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Australia, FIBA Oceania U15 Championship, : 2018 Papua New Guinea:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Australia
• FIBA Oceania U15 Championship
• : 2018 Papua New Guinea:

Dyson Daniels was born in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia in 2003. He is a point guard and was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2022 NBA Draft. Daniels has already proven himself as a top player in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).

He has a height of 6'7" and a weight of 199 pounds. Daniels is a skilled player who is known for his shooting and passing. 

He is a strong player who can score in various ways. Daniels is a promising player who is sure to make a big impact in the NBA. He is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his skills.

Daniels is a talented player who is sure to be a major contributor for the Pelicans in the future. Dyson Daniels is a versatile player who can play both the guard and forward positions. 

Daniels was drafted in the third round of the 2021 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. In his rookie season with the Pelicans' G League affiliate, the Ignite, Daniels averaged 16.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.

In the 2018-19 season, Daniels led the Pelicans in scoring with 21.8 points per game. Daniels has represented Australia at the FIBA Oceania U15 Championship. Daniels is a hard worker who is constantly looking to improve his game. 

Daniels is a versatile player who can play both the guard and forward positions, making him a valuable asset on the court. Daniels is a threat from long range, making him a difficult player to defend.

49. Tre Jones

San Antonio Spurs

Career

• High school: Apple Valley, (Apple Valley, Minnesota)
• College: Duke (2018–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–present: San Antonio Spurs
• 2021: →Austin Spurs
• All-NBA G League Third Team (2021), Third-team All-American – AP, USBWA, NABC (2020), ACC Player of the Year (2020), ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2020), First-team All-ACC (2020), ACC All-Freshman team (2019), 2x ACC All-Defensive Team (2019, 2020), McDonald's All-American (2018), Minnesota Mr. Basketball (2018)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship, : 2015 Argentina: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship
• : 2015 Argentina: National team

Tre Jones is a 23-year-old point guard for the San Antonio Spurs. He was drafted 41st overall in the 2020 NBA draft. Jones played college basketball at Duke, where he was a two-time All-American.

Jones has spent the entire 2020-present season with the San Antonio Spurs. He has appeared in 39 games and averaged 3.2 points, 2.5 assists, and 1.0 steal per game. Jones is a versatile player who can play both point guard and shooting guard positions.

He is a strong passer and has a strong shot from the midrange. Jones is projected to be a key player for the Spurs in the future. He is a solid player who will continue to develop his game. He was a McDonald's All-American and led Minnesota to the Mr. Basketball award in 2018.

He was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft. He has played in the G League with the Austin Spurs. He has played in 37 games and averaged 9.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists.

Final Words

The NBA Summer League is an annual event that provides a platform for up-and-coming basketball talents to show their skills and impress professional scouts.

Over the years, some of the best players in NBA history have competed in the league, including LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. While there are no guarantees that any player will make it big during their summer stints, these past stars have all shown flashes of brilliance that has led them to superstardom.

So if you’re looking for a glimpse into what could be next for your favorite team, check out this year’s crop of Summer League standouts.