Big Board: Victor Oladipo rising

The NBA draft combine is over.

We looked at which players helped themselves here and here, and broke down the measurements and athletic testing results.

So, the question is … did any of that change prospects' draft stocks?

After talking to scouts and GMs from nearly every NBA team, here's our latest ranking of the top 30 prospects for the 2013 draft.

Also, be sure to check out our updated Top 100 and our updated Mock Draft 3.0.

1

Nerlens Noel

SCHOOL: Kentucky
CLASS: Fr.
HT/WT: 7-0, 206
POS: C

10.5 PPG
9.5 RPG
4.4 BPG

Noel didn't play or do anything in the way of testing at the combine, but his measurements posed a conundrum. Noel weighed in at just 206 pounds, historically light for a big man. He also went through medical testing to mixed results. Although some teams appeared completely unconcerned about the results, a small handful said that their doctors believe Noel might need to miss the entire season to fully recover from his torn ACL. We still have Noel slated to go No. 1 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Granted, he's not a lock to be the top pick, but from everything I can gather, he's the front-runner.

PREVIOUS RANKING: 1 | PLAYER CARD

2

Victor Oladipo

SCHOOL: Indiana
Class: Jr.
HT/WT: 6-4, 213
POS: SG

13.6 PPG
6.3 RPG
2.1 APG

Although Oladipo didn't do anything surprising at the combine, his athletic testing (he measured with an off-the-charts 42-inch vertical) and his interviews appear to have given him momentum. A number of GMs told me Oladipo was their favorite player in the draft. That doesn't mean they'll draft him No. 1, but, as one GM said, "I know he's the one guy in this draft that my head coach would love to have right now. He's an impressive young man on and off the court." GMs were impressed by Oladipo's mixture of candor and intensity in the interviews. Although there still are legitimate questions about his upside offensively, and it's unlikely the Cavs will select him at No. 1, Oladipo now looks like a lock to go in the top 5, with Orlando, Charlotte and Phoenix his most likely landing spots.

PREVIOUS RANKING: 6 | PLAYER CARD

3

Otto Porter Jr.

SCHOOL: G'town
CLASS: So.
HT/WT: 6-9, 198
POS: SF

16.2 PPG
7.5 RPG
2.7 APG

If the Cavs get scared off by Noel, don't be surprised if they select Porter with the No. 1 pick. The Cavs are among a handful of teams near the top of the draft that are enamored with Porter's all-around game. His high basketball IQ, versatility and high character make him one of the "safest" picks in the draft. If the Cavs pass, the Wizards, at No. 3, are a very strong possibility for Porter.

PREVIOUS RANKING: 3 | PLAYER CARD