Who's in and who's out of this year's draft, and how does each prospect's stock look?
The deadline for underclassmen to withdraw was 11:59 p.m. ET Wednesday. The official list of early-entry candidates originally stood at a whopping 117 college underclassmen and another 45 international players
To evaluate this list, Insider spoke with a number of NBA executives, scouts, player agents and individuals close to players making decisions.
Last year, 48 college players and 43 international players declared as early-entry candidates. Thirty-four players later withdrew from the draft -- two from the collegiate ranks and 32 from the international ranks.
Of the college underclassmen who declared, 11 were drafted in the lottery, 12 more in the first round, and seven in the second round -- equal to half of the draft's 60 selections.
In the draft
Players who have officially declared for the 2016 draft.
*Invited to the NBA draft combine
Rosco Allen, F, Sr., Stanford
Allen is a versatile forward who has been plagued by injuries since early in his career. He can play both forward spots but projects ideally as a small forward in the NBA. His problem is a streaky jumper. He has range but shot just 33 percent from behind the arc this season. He's got an outside shot at the second round, but will likely go undrafted.
Wade Baldwin IV, PG, So., Vanderbilt*
Baldwin has been a coveted prospect all season by scouts. He has the size, strength and shooting touch they want in an NBA point guard. Vanderbilt's uneven play, combined with Baldwin's up-and-down season, lowered his stock a bit, though. He's now looking like he'll be in the No. 25 to No. 40 range in the draft.
Anthony Barber, PG, Jr., NC State*
Barber is coming off a terrific season. He was a scoring machine for NC State, averaging 23.5 points per game. He's quick, can score from anywhere on the floor and is a solid distributor. His jump shot can be streaky and he needs to add strength, but he's an intriguing prospect in the No. 25 to No. 40 range.
Malik Beasley, SG, Fr., Florida State*
Beasley has two major things going for him: He's a great athlete and he can really stroke the ball from deep. That combination will typically land a player of Beasley's age (19) in the lottery. However, his lack of elite size or length for his position has pushed him into the first-round bubble. He's in the No. 15 to No. 25 range right now.
DeAndre Bembry, G/F, Jr., Saint Joseph's*
Bembry's combination of athleticism and his ability to see the floor as a point wing have always been intriguing. He has just lacked a credible jump shot to be the complete package. However, a strong NCAA tournament seems to have solidified his stock as an NBA first-rounder in the No. 17 to No. 27 range.
Dragan Bender, F/C, Croatia
Is Bender the next Kristaps Porzingis? That's what every scout traveling to Tel Aviv right now is trying to figure out. He has terrific size, proved to be a good 3-point shooter this season and is very active both grabbing boards and protecting the rim. Bender needs to get stronger and more experienced, but most scouts see him going in the No. 3 to No. 6 range in this draft. With just a $1 million buyout, he should be able to come to the NBA immediately after the draft.
Ben Bentil, PF, So., Providence*
Bentil is a hot name among NBA scouts right now. His ability to score anywhere on the floor is a major appeal. He measured well enough at the combine, had the highest PER of any player there and his ability to stretch the floor is a major plus. He's in the No. 20-35 range.
Jaylen Brown, SF, Fr., California*
Brown began the season ranked in our top five and some scouts believe he still belongs there based on his pro potential (especially his elite athletic skills and body). Others have concerns about his jump shot, turnovers and inability to create his own shot at Cal. His advanced stats are also pretty bad. He seems to be slipping a bit in the draft and now looks to be in the No. 7 to No. 12 range.
Kareem Canty, PG, Jr., Auburn
Canty had a solid junior season -- including a big game against Kentucky in SEC play -- before a run-in with a member of the coaching staff got him suspended from the team. He's small (6-foot-1, 185 pounds) and old for his class, and likely will go undrafted.
Robert Carter Jr., PF, Jr., Maryland*
Carter is an intriguing prospect. He's long, athletic and has the ability to score both inside and outside. His rebounding numbers were disappointing this season and he needs to improve his 3-point shooting, but he could be a first-round pick. Look for him to be drafted in the No. 25 to No. 40 range.
Marquese Chriss, F, Fr., Washington*
After Ben Simmons, Brandon Ingram and Dragan Bender are off the board, I'm not sure there's a player with a higher ceiling than Chriss. He's a long, explosive forward who stretches the floor and protects the rim. But he's also raw and inconsistent, struggling with foul problems while not always demonstrating great body language. Still, his potential is huge. With good workouts, he should be a lottery pick. He's in the No. 6 to No. 12 range right now.
Deyonta Davis, PF, Fr., Michigan State*
Davis is a terrific upside pick. He's an elite athlete, rebounder and shot-blocker with an emerging offensive game. He needs to add strength and keep improving his scoring, but there's a ton of talent there. He should go between No. 10 and No. 15.
Cheick Diallo, PF, Fr., Kansas*
Diallo was considered a lottery pick at the beginning of the season after a strong performance in the summer. However, academic issues with the NCAA put him behind at the start of the season, and by the time he got on the court, his role was limited to coming off the bench. NBA teams love his athleticism and motor, but he's a long ways away offensively. After a great performance at the combine, he's likely to go in the No. 20-35 range.
Kris Dunn, PG, Jr., Providence
Dunn is in the running to be the first point guard taken in the draft. He has the size and quickness to get anywhere he wants to on the floor. He's a creative -- albeit risky -- passer. Dunn's jump shot improved this year, though it's still considered a weakness among scouts. If he were a couple of years younger, he would for sure be a top-five pick -- he might be anyway. Right now, he's in the No. 3 to No. 8 range.
Henry Ellenson, F, Fr., Marquette*
Ellenson was terrific as a freshman and impressed a number of scouts with his play. Not only did he turn out to be a potent offensive weapon, he was a strong rebounder and shot-blocker. The only real disappointment was in his 3-point shooting. Ellenson shot just 29 percent from deep. For a guy projected as a stretch 4 at the NBA level, that's a bit concerning. But his stroke looks fine. He's comfortable out there and scouts think the shot will eventually fall. Look for him to go in the No. 4 to No. 8 range.
Kay Felder, PG, Jr., Oakland*
Felder is coming off an incredible junior season. Not only did he average 24.4 points, but he added 9.3 assists and 2.0 steals per game. His shooting is just OK, roughly 36 percent, and the fact that he's 5-9 is a major, major issue. But he's tough, athletic and some NBA teams think he could play a role off the bench. He's a likely second-rounder if he stays in the draft.
Brannen Greene, SG, Jr., Kansas
Greene was one of the best shooters in college basketball, but he could never firmly find a place in the rotation at Kansas, mostly because of constant run-ins with head coach Bill Self. Maturity is a major question mark for him. He'll likely go undrafted.
Daniel Hamilton, F, So., UConn*
Hamilton didn't do much to improve on a solid-yet-unspectacular sophomore season. As the Huskies imploded, so did his dreams of being a potential first-round pick this year. For two straight seasons he has shot worse than 40 percent from the field and his 3-point shooting dipped to just 33 percent this year. He's a terrific rebounder and a proven playmaker, which is appealing to NBA teams, but he really needs to add strength and a jump shot. He's in the second round to undrafted range if he stays in the draft.
Brandon Ingram, F, Fr., Duke*
Ingram will battle Ben Simmons for the No. 1 pick in the draft. The two offer contrasting games that should make it an interesting race. Ingram has superior length, shooting, aggressiveness and defensive versatility versus Simmons' elite court vision, NBA body, athleticism and rebounding. On the negative side, Ingram's razor-thin frame and so-so athleticism contrast with Simmons' poor shooting and indifference on the defensive end. While Simmons still holds the No. 1 spot on our Big Board, if the right team gets the top pick in the lottery, then Ingram could go No. 1.
Demetrius Jackson, PG, Jr., Notre Dame*
Jackson has been a strong prospect all season. He's athletic, fast, strong, defends and shows a good balance between scoring the basketball and distributing it. He has all the athletic tools, with the exception of size, that scouts are looking for. His jump shot percentage dipped significantly as a junior, which has hurt his stock some. But he's still in the No. 15 to No. 25 range in the draft.
Stefan Jankovic, F, Jr., Hawaii
Jankovic is a skilled forward who can handle the ball and shoot the 3. He also has solid basketball smarts. But he lacks elite athleticism, which especially hurts him on the defensive end. He's got a shot at the second round, but most likely he'll go undrafted and play professionally in Serbia.
Julian Jacobs, PG, Jr., USC
Jacobs has been solid for USC the past few years, but there's nothing that really screams NBA about his game other than his size (6-4, 180). He's likely to go undrafted.
Damian Jones, C, Jr., Vanderbilt*
Jones looks the part of an NBA center. He's big and athletic and every game he makes a play or two that wows you. But scouts have been frustrated with his lack of progress and overall production. All the physical tools are there, but teams just aren't sure about his feel for the game. Because of that, his draft range is pretty wide at the moment -- somewhere in the No. 20 to No. 40 range.
Derrick Jones Jr., G/F, Fr., UNLV
Jones' biggest attraction is his elite athletic ability. The kid can jump out of the gym. He also has potential as a disruptive defender. But his offensive game, especially his jump shot, needs work. Scouts rank him anywhere from No. 45 to undrafted.
Nikola Jovanovic, C, Jr., USC
Jovanovic is a big, physical rebounder with a nice touch around the basket and decent range on his jumper. He's a second-round to undrafted prospect.
Skal Labissiere, F/C, Fr., Kentucky*
Labissiere, like every Kentucky player, is declaring, but that doesn't mean he's staying in the draft. Scouts are all over the place on his prospects. Most see him going somewhere in the No. 10 to No. 20 range. A couple have him higher. A few have him lower. His appeal is as a stretch 4 who can protect the rim. However, his struggles this year raised doubts about his toughness, drive and basketball IQ. Great workouts should cement him as a lottery pick, but most scouts think he'd be much better off going back to college.
Jermaine Lawrence, F, Jr., Manhattan
Lawrence was a highly ranked recruit coming out of high school, but his transfer from Cincinnati to Manhattan didn't go as expected when he was suspended for the season for failing a drug test. He has raw talent athletically, but he'll likely go undrafted.
Thon Maker, F, Australia*
Maker waited to declare for the draft -- whether the NBA agrees that he's eligible is still a major question mark. If he is, he's intriguing. He's 7-1 with a 9-foot-3 standing reach. He's a fluid athlete who plays hard and can shoot the 3. He lacks strength and his basketball IQ is still pretty suspect, but there's raw talent there. His draft stock is all over the place at the moment. No one knows exactly where to put him. To say his draft range is No. 12 to No. 60 isn't a stretch. Workouts and the combine will be key for him.
Patrick McCaw, SG, So., UNLV*
McCaw is a favorite of a number of NBA teams that favor analytics. He's a long, athletic guard who can defend multiple positions, shoot it well from distance, pass the ball and racks up steals. His body still needs a lot of work, but he could sneak into the first round. There's a lot of upside there. I see him in the No. 20 to No. 35 range.
Dejounte Murray, PG, Fr., Washington*
Murray is one of the biggest upside plays in the draft. He's a good athlete with elite size for his position and a flair for the spectacular. And he's tough on both ends of the court. His jump shot is streaky, and he can be turnover prone, but he can develop into a star. His draft range is really tough to project. Scouts are all over the place. I've had teams tell me he's as high as No. 13 and as low as the late 30s on their boards. Workouts will be key.
Jamal Murray, G, Fr., Kentucky*
Murray was the best freshman guard in the country this year. He's now in a scrum with Kris Dunn and Buddy Hield to be the first guard off the board on draft night. Murray's ability to play either guard position, shooting touch and high basketball IQ are the biggest parts of his appeal. His lack of elite, explosive athleticism is the only thing that Dunn and Hield really have on him. Murray should go in the No. 3 to No. 8 range.
Mamadou Ndiaye, C, Jr., UC Irvine
Standing 7-6 with a stunning 8-foot-1 wingspan, Ndiaye is the biggest prospect in the draft. But can he play? He has improved every year at Irvine, and is clearly a disruptive shot blocker. But his inability to play long minutes and lack of athleticism hurt his stock. His range is No. 45 to undrafted.
Chris Obekpa, C, Sr., UNLV
Obekpa is an elite shot-blocker, but has never been able to get it going on the offensive end. He will likely go undrafted.
Goodluck Okonoboh, F/C, So., UNLV
Every scout I spoke with said he'll go undrafted.
Chinanu Onuaku, PF, So., Louisville*
Onuaku is primarily coveted for his defensive abilities. He can be an elite NBA rebounder and shot-blocker, but his offensive game is still a work in progress. A strong combine helped his cause, though a heart condition discovered in Chicago has raised some concern. Right now, he's on the first-round bubble in the No. 25-40 range.
Jakob Poeltl, F, So., Utah*
Poeltl is the top center prospect in the draft. He's a mobile big man with great hands and feet. He excels in the pick-and-roll game. He is also a terrific rebounder and rim protector. His biggest issue is strength. He still needs to add more muscle to handle the physicality of the paint. He should be drafted in the No. 6 to No. 12 range.
Tim Quarterman, PG, Jr., LSU
Quarterman was largely overshadowed by Ben Simmons at LSU, which might make him a little underrated. He has elite size for his position, and he can beat you in a variety of ways when he's dialed in. But his inconsistency, questionable basketball IQ and so-so jumper will likely keep him in the second round.
Jalen Reynolds, PF, Jr., Xavier
Reynolds has the body and athleticism of an NBA power forward, but his age and lack of improvement on the offensive end from his sophomore to junior seasons give scouts pause. He's a likely second-round-to-undrafted prospect.
Malachi Richardson, SG, Jr., Syracuse*
Richardson's strong performance in the tournament against Virginia and North Carolina had a number of NBA scouts start to look at him for the first time as a potential first-round prospect. He's an athletic, versatile wing who can both get to the basket and shoot the 3. He needs to get stronger, but he ticks off a lot of boxes that scouts look for in a shooting guard. He's now in the No. 12-20 range.
Domantas Sabonis, PF, So., Gonzaga*
Sabonis has had two super productive years at Gonzaga. Slowly scouts have overcome their concerns about his lack of elite athleticism and 3-point range and have instead focused on his toughness, elite rebounding, high basketball IQ and efficiency in the paint. He should be drafted in the No. 9 to No. 18 range.
Wayne Selden, SG, Jr., Kansas*
Selden put together the best year of his three-year career at Kansas, but it still hasn't been enough to get him firmly back into the first round. He was more aggressive as a scorer this season, and improved his jump shot significantly over the course of the past three years. When he gets going, he can be a force offensively. But his inconsistency likely keeps him somewhere in the second round.
Pascal Siakam, PF, So., New Mexico State*
Siakam is a very interesting prospect. His rebounding ability is elite. He plays hard and is both a great athlete and physical. He's old for his class and his on-court decision making can be questionable, but he might be worth taking somewhere in the late first round based off his play in the combine and workouts.
Ben Simmons, F, Fr., LSU*
Simmons has been No. 1 on our Big Board since it debuted in July. He had his ups and downs during the season, but as of late March, he's still No. 1 for most teams. His combination of size, athleticism and passing ability is unique. Simmons' lack of a jump shot is the biggest knock against him, and questions remain about his motor, but few players have ever possessed so many skills at his size. If he improves his jumper and his aggressiveness, he has a chance to be an NBA superstar.
Diamond Stone, C, Fr., Maryland*
Ten years ago, Stone would've been an obvious lottery pick. He has the requisite size, length and strength of an NBA center and is blessed with advanced moves in the paint. However, in a league where more and more teams want their big men to stretch the floor and play above the rim, Stone's throwback game hurts his draft stock a bit. Nevertheless, he should go in the No. 12 to No. 20 range.
Isaiah Taylor, PG, Jr. Texas
Taylor had his best season as a junior, but scouts haven't seen enough improvement to push him into the first round. He can clearly run a team, but his lack of a jump shot hurts him. He's somewhere between No. 45 to undrafted.
Tyler Ulis, PG, So., Kentucky*
Coach John Calipari announced Ulis would turn pro after the season. If Ulis were 3 to 4 inches taller, he'd likely be a top-five pick. He's that good.
Ulis is the consummate playmaker, using speed and quickness to move wherever he wants on the floor. He rarely makes mistakes with the basketball and is unselfish. He has a solid jump shot and can blow past defenders. Look for him to land in the No. 14 to No. 25 range.
James Webb, PF, So., Boise State
Webb is a long, athletic forward who runs the floor and rebounds. However, after shooting 40 percent from 3 as a freshman, his numbers dropped to 24 percent from 3 as a sophomore. The fact he turns 23 in August doesn't really help his cause either. He's a second-round-to-undrafted prospect if he stays.
Isaiah Whitehead, SG, So., Seton Hall*
Whitehead was awesome in the Big East tournament. He's an athletic guard who can score and distribute the ball, but he can also be wildly inconsistent. Shooting 4-for-24 against Gonzaga did little to dispel those concerns. He's already 21 and has been eyeing the NBA for a while, so it's not a surprise he's in the draft. Right now, he's in the No. 25-45 range.
Devin Williams, PF, Jr., West Virginia
Williams is built like a linebacker, and often plays like one. He's physically ready to bang in the NBA right now, and is a proven rebounder and energy guy. His offensive game still needs work and he doesn't block shots or get steals, which is a major concern. He's a likely second-round-to-undrafted prospect.
Troy Williams, F, Jr., Indiana*
Williams is one of the best athletes in the draft, but his decision-making has never really caught up with his abilities. And when his 3-point shooting reverted back to 33 percent this year, scouts began to worry that he may have peaked. There's talent here, but it's still very, very raw. He's most likely a second-round-to-undrafted pick.
Stephen Zimmerman, C, Fr., UNLV*
Zimmerman's draft stock is an intriguing case. He has the size and skill set to be a modern NBA big man who hits jumpers and blocks shots, but his production at UNLV was far from stellar. He is hiring an agent, which means he thinks he's going to have a good shot at the first round. Some scouts agree. Others see him as too big of a risk. He'll need to get a lot stronger this summer and continue to improve that jump shot if he's going to secure a guaranteed place in the first round. Look for him to go somewhere between No. 20 and No. 40.
International
International players younger than 22 years old who have declared.
*Invited to the NBA draft combine
Marko Arapovic, C, Serbia
Ege Arar, PF, Turkey
Edin Atic, SG, Bosnia
Gracin Bakumanya, C, France
Romaric Belemene, F, Spain
Dragan Bender, F/C, Croatia
James Birsen, SF, Turkey
Axel Bouteille, SF, France
Vasilis Charalampopoulos, SF, Greece
Isaia Cordinier, SG, France
Petr Cornelie, PF, France
Ilimane Diop, C, Senegal
Youssoupha Fall, C, France
Diego Flaccadori, G, Italy
Michael Fusek, C, Belgium
Marko Guduric, SG, Serbia
Egemen Guven, F/C, Turkey
Ludvig Hakanson, G, Spain
Juan Hernangomez, F, Spain
Ognjen Jaramaz, PG, Serbia
Alpha Kaba, PF, France
Vincent Kesteloot, F, Belgium
Furkan Korkmaz, SG, Turkey
Emircan Kosut, C, Turkey
Mathias Lessort, PF, France
Luc Loubaki, G, France
Timothe Luwawu, G/F, France
Blaz Mesicek, G, Slovenia
Aleksej Nikolic, PG, Germany
Georgios Papagiannis, C, Greece
Adam Pechacek, PF, Poland
Zhou Qi, F/C, China*
Petar Rakicevic, SF, Serbia
Martynas Sajus, F/C, Lithuania
Wesley Sena, C, Brazil
Jordan Sahko, C, Congo
Kenan Sipahi, PG, Turkey
Nik Slavica, F, Croatia
Roland Smits, F, Spain
Emir Sulejmanovic, PF, Spain
Berk Ugurlu, PG, Turkey
Aleksandar Vezenkov, SF, Cyprus
Guerschon Yabusele, PF, France
Rade Zagorac, SF, Serbia
Ante Zizic, C, Croatia
Ivica Zubac, C, Bosnia
Out
Players who have announced they will skip this draft.
Abdul-Malik Abu, F, So., N.C. State
He's coming off a very solid sophomore season. He's been a terrific rebounder for NC State and he can score the basketball, but he's a bit of a tweener and lacks the ability to stretch the floor. His 7-1 wingspan helped, but he looked like he'd be a second-round pick to undrafted so he decided to return to school.
Grayson Allen, SG, So., Duke
Allen surprised a lot of NBA scouts by deciding to return to Duke for another season. He would have been a likely first-round pick this year, and his lack of height limits his upside somewhat. I think he would have gone between No. 20 and 30 in the 2016 draft. Still, with Duke's top recruiting class coming in, the chance to win another championship had to be appealing.
OG Anunoby, SF, Fr., Indiana
Anunoby had a strong NCAA tournament and flew onto the radar as a potential 3-and-D player at the next level. He has great length, athleticism, quickness and can stretch the floor as a shooter. He's a potential first-round pick in 2017
Dwayne Bacon, SF, Fr., Florida State
After initially indicating he would declare for the draft, Bacon reversed course and decided to return to Florida State for his sophomore season. Bacon has the body of an NBA prospect and put up impressive scoring numbers as a freshman. His 28 percent shooting from 3 is the biggest concern. He should fall in the No. 25 to No. 40 range.
V.J. Beachem, SF, Jr., Notre Dame
Beachem was on the early entry list, but has indicated he will withdraw from the draft and return to Notre Dame for his senior season. He had a strong performance in the NCAA tournament that boosted his stock to a possible late first- to second-round pick. He's both a versatile defender and a good 3-point shooter. And he's got NBA-level athleticism. He could be a perfect 3-and-D player in the league.
James Blackmon Jr., SG, So., Indiana
While he's a terrific shooter and scorer, Blackmon's lack of size and athleticism hurt his draft stock considerably and he'll return to Indiana for his junior season.
Antonio Blakeney, SG, Fr., LSU
Blakeney was on the early entry list, but has indicated he will withdraw from the draft and return to LSU for his sophomore season. Blakeney was a top high school recruit for LSU, but he played mostly in Ben Simmons' shadow all season. Blakeney is athletic and can be a dynamic scorer, but he was streaky as a shooter and can play selfishly with the ball. When he got hot, he looked like a potential late first-rounder, but most of the time he seemed like a second-round pick or an undrafted prospect.
Jaron Blossomgame, SF, Jr., Clemson
Blosssomgame is a long, athletic forward coming off a terrific junior season for Clemson. He especially excelled as a shooter, hitting 44 percent of his 3s this year. He needs to get stronger, but he's a legit small forward prospect who could go somewhere late in the first round with a strong senior season at Clemson.
Trevon Bluiett, G/F, So., Xavier
Bluiett had a terrific sophomore season, averaging 15 points per game and shooting nearly 40 percent from 3. He's a big, physical wing who is very versatile. He's not an elite athlete, but he has a chance at the second round if he has a strong junior season at Xavier.
Chris Boucher, F/C, Jr., Oregon
Boucher is an intriguing NBA prospect. He's long and athletic, a terrific shot-blocker, and he can step out and hit the 3. He needs to add a lot of strength, but he does have the skill set most NBA teams are looking for. He's already 23, though, which really hurts his ceiling. He's a bubble first-rounder in 2017.
Carlton Bragg, F, Fr., Kansas
Bragg didn't do much as a freshman, but when he was on the floor scouts felt he was definitely an NBA player. He has all the tools that scouts are looking for in a modern 4. He's an athletic big who can rebound and stretch the floor. Scouts expect huge things from him next season. He could be a lottery pick in 2017.
Amida Brimah, C, Jr., UConn
Brimah's stock decreased this season as his production decreased across the board, both as a scorer and a shot-blocker. NBA teams love his size and shot-blocking ability, but he gives you almost nothing on the offensive end and hasn't shown the progress NBA teams had hoped for. He's a second round prospect in 2017 if he starts to show some progress on the offensive end.
Isaiah Briscoe, G, Fr., Kentucky
Briscoe came into the season as a potential first-round pick, but he got a little lost in scouts' minds behind the stellar play of both Jamal Murray and Tyler Ulis. Briscoe's poor shooting and lack of time at the point guard spot didn't help. He does have an NBA body, and next season he could get more minutes running the show for Kentucky -- but with De'Aaron Fox coming, Briscoe might be stuck in the same position. Still, without a guarantee he'd be drafted it was a smart decision to return to Kentucky for his sophomore season.
Dillon Brooks, F, So., Oregon
Brooks was the best scorer for the Ducks this season and had a particularly memorable game against Duke in the tournament. However, his lack of an elite 3-point jumper and athleticism hurt his draft stock, and he'll return for his junior season at Oregon.
Elijah Brown, SG, So., New Mexico
Brown is the son of former Cavs head coach Mike Brown. He's an explosive scorer who can get his shot off from anywhere on the floor. However, he's not a great defender. He's also undersized as a 2-guard and still hasn't developed the skills to play the point. He's a possible second-round pick in 2016
Thomas Bryant, C, Fr., Indiana
Bryant's combination of size, motor and skill made him an appealing prospect for NBA teams. He was projected in the No. 15 to No. 25 range. Still, there's plenty for him improve. He has heavy feet, could continue to get in better shape and scouts would like to see more of his perimeter game next year. I'm not sure he really improves his draft stock much with another year at Indiana, but I doubt he'll hurt himself either -- he just plays too hard.
Antonio Campbell, PF, Jr., Ohio
Campbell is a big, physical power forward who excels as a defensive rebounder. He has also added a decent 3-point shot to his game, but will return for his senior season at Ohio.
Tyler Dorsey, G, Fr., Oregon
Dorsey is coming off a strong freshman season for Oregon. Scouts were especially impressed with how he shot the ball -- a nice 43 percent from beyond the arc. However, he needs to show he's a point guard, something that didn't really happen at Oregon. He has the tools to be a first rounder in 2017.
Vince Edwards, F, So., Purdue
Edwards didn't quite make the huge leap NBA scouts thought he would between his freshman and sophomore seasons, but his 3-point shooting improved, which is a plus. If it continues to improve he could be a second-round pick in 2017.
Josh Hart, SG, Jr. Villanova*
Hart rode a strong junior season and terrific play in the NCAA tournament into becoming a possible first-round pick. He is strong and a terrific rebounder for his size. He can defend multiple positions and has a solid 3-point shot. However, a so-so draft combine performance convinced him to go back for his senior season.
Josh Hawkinson, PF, Jr., Washington State
Hawkinson was one of the best rebounders in college basketball the past two years and started to show semblances of a 3-point shot, as well. He's a possible second-round pick next year.
Nigel Hayes, F, Jr., Wisconsin*
Hayes looked like a first-round pick after his sophomore season. Some scouts wondered if he was the best prospect on a Wisconsin team that had two first-rounders last year. Alas, Hayes really struggled as a junior and his shooting percentages plummeted. And his play at combine probably sealed his fate. He'll need a stellar senior year to climb back into the first round.
Justin Jackson, F, So., UNC*
Jackson was considered a potential first-round prospect when he started his freshman season at UNC. He's long and has a nice mid-range game, but he needs to get more consistent shooting the 3. A so-so performance at the combine convinced him to return to school.
Kris Jenkins, SF, Jr., Villanova
Jenkins was on the early entry list, but has indicated he will withdraw from the draft and return to Villanova for his senior season. He will forever be famous for hitting the game-winning 3 at the buzzer to give Villanova the national championship -- but does that mean he'll be a first-round pick? He's an elite shooter when he gets his feet set, but his lack of athleticism and overall versatility limit his upside.
Que Johnson, SG, Jr., Washington State
Johnson's shooting range from 3 is the only real attraction here, but his lack of versatility and production limit even that upside. He is transferring to Western Kentucky.
Peter Jok, SG, Jr., Iowa
Jok proved to be a terrific shooter this season for Iowa, hitting 40 percent from 3 on six attempts per game. However, he needs to continue to add strength and doesn't necessarily bring much else to the table right now. If he has a big senior season at Iowa, he could be a second-round prospect.
Moses Kingsley, F, Jr., Arkansas
Kingsley is a long, athletic big man who's coming off a breakout junior season. He has the potential to be a defensive stopper at the next level. His specialties are rebounding and shot blocking. He's still a major work in progress offensively, though he dramatically improved his output this season.
Dedric Lawson, F, Fr., Memphis*
Lawson is intriguing. He's a long, skilled forward who can do a little bit of everything. He can score at the rim or from 3 and he can guard multiple positions on the floor. However, he really struggled at the combine and his athleticism isn't up to par. He's a potential second rounder in 2017.
Marcus Lee, PF, Jr., Kentucky
Lee has been on the radar since his freshman year. He's an elite athlete and has great size and length, but he's never developed much of an offensive game, nor does he play with great intensity on the defensive end. And he still needs to add another 20 pounds on his frame. He announced that he'll both withdraw from the draft and transfer from Kentucky.
Tyler Lydon, F, Fr., Syracuse
Lydon is a very attractive NBA prospect. Had he declared, I wouldn't have been shocked to see him drafted somewhere in the second half of the first round. Players with his shot, athleticism and the ability to protect the rim don't come along too often. However, with a very good sophomore campaign at Syracuse, I think he could be a lottery pick.
Makai Mason, PG, So., Yale
Mason's breakout performance in the first round of the NCAA tournament put him on the NBA radar. Dropping 31 points on Baylor will do that. But he was brought back down to earth a bit by Duke and ended up shooting just 2-for-13 from 3 in the tourney. Mason's poor assist-to-turnover ratio also gave scouts pause and after failing to make the combine, he's returning to Yale for his junior season.
Jahmal McMurray, PG, Fr., South Florida
McMurray had an impressive freshman season. He's a scoring guard who can get buckets from anywhere on the floor, but most scouts think he's a tweener -- a 2-guard in a point guard's body. He's got a chance at the second round in 2017.
Kennedy Meeks, C, Jr, North Carolina
Meeks was on the early entry list, but has indicated he will withdraw from the draft and return to North Carolina for his senior season. Meeks is big and takes up a lot of space in the paint. He has some low post skills and is a solid rebounder, but his below the rim game and lack of size for his position hurt his stock.
Dallas Moore, PG, Jr., North Florida
Moore led the Atlantic Sun in both scoring and assists this past season. He can shoot the 3 and pass the basketball, but had he stayed in the draft he would've likely gone undrafted.
Jalen Moore, F, Jr., Utah State
While he's led the team in scoring and rebounding the past two seasons, he doesn't really have an elite NBA skill. He was likely to go undrafted if he stayed.
Monte Morris, PG, Jr., Iowa State
Morris' best quality is that he rarely makes mistakes on the court. His assist-to-turnover ratio each year is eye-popping. His lack of elite athleticism is the only knock against him. He would have been a bubble first rounder in 2016.
Malik Newman, G, Fr., Mississippi State*
Newman was considered a likely lottery pick before the season, but he really struggled as a freshman at Mississippi State, shooting less than 40 percent from the field and averaging just 2.2 assists per game -- despite the fact that he'll likely have to play point guard at the next level. Another year should help him tremendously.
Cameron Oliver, PF, Fr., Nevada
Oliver is a big, long, athletic forward who has the strength to battle in the post. He put up terrific numbers at Nevada as a freshman and looks like a prospect down the road.
Alec Peters, F, Jr., Valparaiso
Peters' strong play this year led his team all the way to the NIT championship game. He was both an elite shooter and rebounder and is a solid athlete.
Malik Pope, F, So., San Diego State
Had Pope declared last year he would have been a lock for the first round; he may have even gone in the late lottery. Now? His draft stock is much more volatile. He struggled most of the season to make a consistent impact (or jump shot) as a sophomore. He has elite athleticism and a skill set that allows him to hit shots, defend multiple positions and protect the rim, but his production has been very spotty. Based on upside, he has potential to be a first-rounder in 2017 if he starts consistently dominating the way his talent suggests he can.
Rodney Purvis, SG, Jr., UConn
Purvis had a solid season for UConn. He shot nearly 39 percent from 3 and was the Huskies' leading scorer. But he is undersized for his position, already 22 years old and pretty one dimensional. He's going to need a big senior season to get drafted in 2017.
Ivan Rabb, PF, Fr., Cal
Rabb was the highest-ranked player on our Big Board (No. 12) to decide to skip the draft. He was likely a late lottery pick based on his upside as an athletic, versatile big. If he can continue to add strength and move his jump shot out past the 3-point line, he should be a Top 10 pick next season.
Xavier Rathan-Mayes, G, So., Florida State
After a strong freshman season, Rathan-Mayes regressed as a sophomore. His scoring and shooting efficiency went down and he's not a good enough athlete to make up for that. It was a smart decision to return for his junior year. If he stayed, he would have likely gone undrafted.
Devin Robinson, F, So., Florida
Robinson was considered a potential first-round prospect before the season, but a so-so sophomore year at Florida lowered his draft stock considerably. His athleticism and length are attractive and he showed more promise as a 3-point shooter this season, but he was stuck in the No. 40 to undrafted range. He still has potential to move into the first round with a stellar junior campaign.
Edmond Sumner, G, Fr., Xavier
Sumner has some upside as a big point guard, but he needs to keep getting stronger and improve his 3-point shooting. He's a potential second round pick in 2017.
Caleb Swanigan, PF, Fr., Purdue
Swanigan had a solid freshman season at Purdue. His huge frame allowed him to dominate on the boards, but his lack of elite athleticism is a big issue. His mediocre play at the combine really forced his hand to go back to school.
Ethan Telfair, PG, Jr., Idaho State
Sebastian Telfair's little brother lit it up at Idaho State this past season, averaging 20.2 PPG and 5.4 RPG while shooting 39 percent from 3, but his lack of size and his age hurt him a bit.
Trevor Thompson, C., Jr., Ohio State
Thompson is big, but his lack of production really hurt any shot he had of being drafted.
Allonzo Trier, G, Fr., Arizona
Trier had a solid freshman season at Arizona. He can really score the basketball. Scouts would like to see that 3-point shooting percentage continue to climb to really consider him in the first round, though. That will be his task as a sophomore.
Melo Trimble, PG, So., Maryland*
Trimble flirted with being a first-round pick all season before a late swoon hurt his draft stock. As his shooting percentages tumbled and his turnovers increased, scouts began to back off that original assessment. A poor showing at the draft combine sealed his fate. A big junior season at Maryland could help his stock.
Maurice Watson, G, Jr. Creighton
The Boston University transfer is already 23 years old and very undersized for his position. He racks up a ton of assists, but his high turnover rate mutes a lot of that.
Andrew White, SG, Jr., Nebraska
White, a transfer from Kansas, had a terrific first season for the Cornhuskers, averaging 16.6 PPG and shooting 42 percent from 3. He's also an elite athlete, which helps his cause. Another strong senior season at Nebraska should improve his stock.