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Even though the NBA Draft 2020 was celebrated a week ago, evaluations of the NBA Draft 2021 prospects have already advanced. Unlike this year's NBA Draft, one player seems to be a consensus first pick for the NBA Draft 2021 on most reports.
Some prospects will play collegiate basketball before entering the NBA Draft 2021, while others will try to show their potential in the new initiative for young players in the G League.
Moreover, international players from pro leagues overseas will play a big role in the NBA Draft 2021 picture.
Top 5 prospects to watch for the NBA Draft 2021
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The tip-off of the college basketball season is here, and many prospects of the future NBA Draft 2021 class will shine for their teams.
Despite the NBA Draft 2021 being way ahead of us, the pecking order seems set.
In this article, we will look at five good prospects for the NBA Draft 2021. Of course, which team will draft said players is not relevant at the moment. Regardless of which franchise will pick in the top spot, the prospects will be the same.
Without further ado, let us take a look.
#5 Usman Garuba
Usman Garuba is a versatile center who dominated the youth categories of Spanish basketball. He made his pro debut with Real Madrid in October 2018 at just 16 years of age.
Moreover, the 6' 8'' athlete played in the EuroLeague at just 17 years old and has played two full years as a professional for Real Madrid.
Garuba is the biggest international player among the prospects of the NBA Draft 2021. His offensive game is not eye-catching for now, but his potential is huge. The 18-year-old could adapt well to the NBA due to his athleticism.
As a backup center for Real Madrid, Garuba averages four points and four rebounds per game in an average of 16 minutes. He is a good finisher around the basket and has shown flashes of great passing.
As Luka Doncic has shown, a Real Madrid player can be effective in the NBA.
#4 Evan Mobley
Evan Mobley is an impressive 7-feet center who has elite rim protection abilities. Moreover, Mobley has great offensive skills on the perimeter.
He is an athletic player who will need to add more muscle to his body before entering the NBA Draft 2021. Still, he has great potential and should easily be a Top-5 pick.
According to the Recruiting Services Consensus Index, Mobley is a Top-3 prospect for the NBA Draft 2021.
Mobley's game is well-rounded. He is versatile defensively because he can stay in front of guards and is an elite shot-blocker too. We could expect him to have solid handles and to make shots consistently from mid-range and beyond.
#3 Brandon Boston
Brandon Boston played with Bronny James in high school at Sierra Canyon. He will play for Kentucky in his collegiate career and is a top prospect for the NBA Draft 2021.
Boston is a 6' 7'' guard who can score with efficiency and could be a facilitator in the NBA. He does not have a built body, but his game is impactful on the basketball court because he is a solid scorer and has great range.
Boston is a skinny athlete, and that is an area to address in his year at Kentucky. Nevertheless, his progress has been great so far and he remains a top prospect for the NBA Draft 2021.
He should be the team leader for Kentucky in the 2020-21 season of collegiate basketball.
#2 Jalen Green
Jalen Green chose a different path to the NBA than most. Green is a G League Select Team player after joining the initiative for recruits who did not enter college.
He is an extremely athletic guard who can score with efficiency and explosiveness. Green is a 6' 5'' guard who needs to improve his playmaking abilities. His shooting and defensive abilities should improve as he develops his game.
Green is likely to be a Top-3 pick in the NBA Draft 2021, and his path will certainly be interesting.
Green's potential could enhance the recognition of the NBA's developmental system. If he remains a top prospect for the NBA Draft 2021 and plays well in the NBA, his path could be followed by many prospects in the future.
#1 Cade Cunningham
A new addition to the crew of point forwards with size and playmaking abilities, Cade Cunningham tops the NBA Draft 2021 class in the early evaluations.
Cunningham should remain the consensus No. 1 pick when the NBA Draft 2021 comes. He is a 6' 7'' point guard who is strong and can control an offense.
Cunningham has great passing ability and is a smart player who will compete for Oklahoma State. His progress to the NBA should be smooth as his playing style looks well-suited for the league.
Being the top-rated athlete in the projected NBA Draft 2021 class means a lot since the pool of players who will be eligible to enter the NBA Draft 2021 is big.
Cunningham surely seems like a player with high potential and is someone who could become a transcendent talent in the league.
Also read: NBA Draft 2020: Top 5 undrafted free agents
