Analyzing Scottie Barnes, Corey Kispert and the second group of lottery stars
The NBA is currently bustling with elite, young talent, and there is even more on the horizon.
The NBA Draft lottery will be held Tuesday before Game 2 of the Western Conference finals between the Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers, and teams will learn if their futures involve lottery picks.
The perceived crown jewel of this upcoming draft is Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham, but players such as Jalen Green of the G League Ignite, Evan Mobley of USC and Jalen Suggs of Gonzaga kept their names atop mock draft boards through most of the college basketball season.
But what about the other guys?
This is more than just a four-player draft, and with a class littered with elite prospects, teams don't have to be at the top of the lottery to be big winners when the order is revealed.
Here are five prospects outside the top four to keep an eye on.
James Bouknight, SG, Connecticut Huskies
2020 stats: 18.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists
Bouknight might not have starred on one of the most dominant Connecticut teams in the program's illustrious history, but he did guide the Huskies to their first tournament appearance since 2016.
He has shown the ability to score in a multitude of ways, displaying an adept handle to get wherever he needs on the court, as well as superior athleticism and a strong frame to finish through contact.
An area of his game that needs refinement is his 3-point shooting, as he shot just 29.3% from distance this past season. But even with a streaky jumper, he remains one of the top scorers in this draft class.
Scottie Barnes, G/F, Florida State Seminoles
2020 stats: 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists
Barnes' numbers might seem modest, but there is a reason for that.
He starred in a reserve role for the Seminoles his freshman season, winning both Sixth Man of the Year and Freshman of the Year in the ACC.
At 6-foot-9, Barnes serves as a Swiss army knife who is capable of doing a little bit of everything. He was Florida State's point guard at times due to his court vision and passing ability, which makes him one of the more intriguing prospects in this draft.
Barnes also has a chance to follow in the footsteps of Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams, who was selected fourth overall in the 2020 draft out of FSU.
Williams also served as a reserve during his lone season in Tallahassee before becoming a lottery pick.
Corey Kispert, SF, Gonzaga Bulldogs
2020 stats: 18.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists
The 2020-21 Gonzaga Bulldogs' season didn't quite end the way they wanted, with a loss to Baylor in the national championship, but they were still one of the most dominant offensive teams in recent college basketball history.
And their leading scorer was none other than senior forward Corey Kispert.
The NBA draft has become known for one-and-done sensations in recent years, but Kispert provides arguably the most coveted skill in the NBA: 3-point shooting. That makes him valuable the moment he steps on an NBA court.
He shot 43.8% from 3-point range across his junior and senior seasons combined, and if the current NBA playoffs have shown anything, it's that shooting is at a premium.
Each of the four remaining teams in the NBA postseason ranked in the top 12 in 3-point percentage this season.
There is no such thing as too much shooting in today's NBA, and Kispert just might be the best shooter available on draft night.
Jonathan Kuminga, F, G League Ignite
2020 stats: 15.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists
Most of the noise surrounding the G League Ignite team in its debut season was centered on guard Jalen Green, who is projected as a top-five pick.
But another highly touted high schooler also made the professional jump and impressed along the way: Jonathan Kuminga.
Kuminga stands 6-foot-6 and has the ability to play either forward position on both ends of the floor. He's also a highlight waiting to happen.
His superior athleticism makes him a potential game-changing defender at the NBA level, and combined with his budding offensive game, Kuminga has the makings of a potential star.
Moses Moody, SG, Arkansas Razorbacks
2020 stats: 16.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists
The Arkansas Razorbacks enjoyed a ride to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1995, and that was in large part due to hometown freshman Moses Moody.
Moody was the Razorbacks' best player from the start of the season to the finish, leading them in scoring, rebounding and 3-point percentage (35.8%).
Moody is wired to score from anywhere on the floor, and his height makes him the ideal size for an NBA shooting guard.
He wasn't in the spotlight the same way fellow freshmen Cunningham, Mobley and Suggs were this season, but he was just as productive.
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