5 most overrated prospects in NBA Draft 2019

#3 Rui Hachimura (Projected 13th overall)

Rui Hachimura, Gonzaga

Rui Hachimura, a forward from Gonzaga, averaged 19.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists last season. As a 6'8 big man, Hachimura can shoot well at 59% from the field. While he did convert at almost 42% from the three in the 2018-19 season, he averaged only one attempt per game. Thus, he doesn't have many perimeter skills that would let him convert on the offense if he played small forward.

At the college level, Hachimura used his size in the interior to score, which won't be possible in the NBA, with all forwards having a similar, or better build. Hachimura also lacks the explosiveness and speed to get past defenders and needs to become a better passer and ball-handler to contribute at a higher level.

Scouts have noticed that he looks a little lost while playing against better competition, not being able to recognize plays as they develop, and forcing his team out of position by making mistakes. This shows a lack of high basketball IQ, which could definitely present as a problem in the NBA.

Hachimura also shows a tendency to show too much of the ball to defenders while handling possession, allowing it to be easily poked away. On the defensive end, Hachimura does not present much despite his size. He only recorded 50 blocks over his three-year career with Gonzaga and struggles to limit his opponents' scoring.

Overall, while he's a decent option on the offensive end, Hachimura's lack of willingness to shoot the three, a certain lack of explosiveness and speed, and compromising his team on defense will cause many problems for him in the NBA.