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- The NBA draft is almost upon us.
- Many people are looking to college ball to see who will be drafted.
- These are some players we can’t wait to see join the league.
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With the NBA draft almost upon us, you may be wondering who some of the top prospects are. Some of the most impressive players that people are watching ahead of the draft were also stars during college basketball season.
The annual draft is scheduled for June 20th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York and will feature the top prospects from the best college programs in the country as well as some international players. Here are some of the stars from college ball who we can’t wait to see in the NBA next season.
Zion Williamson, F, Duke
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When a major network decides to dedicate a camera solely to you during the NCAA tournament, chances are you’re a pretty big deal.
Williamson drew intense media attention during his time at Duke for a good reason. The presumptive number-one-overall pick in this year’s draft possesses explosiveness, power, and quickness which has many drawing comparisons to another baller who entered the league with a ton of hype — LeBron James.
The freshman ended his college career with a sweep of the major college basketball awards including AP Player of the Year, the Naismith Award, and the John R. Wooden Award.
R.J. Barrett, G, Duke
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RJ Barrett proved was special when he broke the Duke freshman record for points scored in a debut by dropping 33 against the then number two in the nation Kentucky Wildcats in the season-opening Champions Classic last November.
The athletically gifted Canadian can guard multiple positions and brings the intensity on defense. He led the Atlantic Coast Conference by averaging 22.6 points and 7.6 rebounds.
Ja Morant, PG, Murray State
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Murray State is probably not the first name that comes to mind when you think of college basketball powerhouses, but Ja Morant made a strong case for the Racers this past season.
The 19-year-old showed a well-rounded game with a season average of 24.5 points, 10 assists, 5.7 rebounds, and a 49.9 field-goal percentage.
Morant was the 2018-19 Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year as well as a finalist for the Wooden and Naismith Awards.
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