Top 10 shooters in the NBA draft

As the value of floor spacing and 3-point shooting rises in the NBA, several teams will go into Thursday's draft intent on selecting the best long-range threat available. Here are the top 10 shooters from the class of 2017:

Lonzo Ball, UCLA

Ball's form is notoriously odd, but its effectiveness is almost unheard of. The UCLA standout finished with a 66.8 effective field goal percentage, while attempting a healthy 5.4 3-pointers per game. Though he tried just 9.5 total field goals per game, that efficiency allowed him to average 14.6 points. His 67.3 true shooting percentage ranked 12th among college players, according to Sports-Reference.

Malik Monk, Kentucky

Monk's 45 percent average from the field and 39.7 percent from 3-point range don't necessarily jump off the chart, but his ability to light up a box score on any given night does. In 38 games with Kentucky, Monk had 19 games of 20 points or more and four games of 30 or more. The 47 he dropped on North Carolina saw him make 8-of-12 threes.

Lauri Markkanen, Arizona

Markkanen shined from all over the floor at Arizona. At 7-feet tall with a 42.3 3-point percentage, he fits the mold of a stretch-four perfectly. Free-throw shooting wasn't a problem either, as he hit 83.5 percent of his freebies. All in all, Markkanen registered a 63.5 true shooting percentage

Frank Ntilikina, Strasbourg International

Assessing Ntilikina's shooting ability is a bit tougher given he's an 18-year-old international prospect. But much of his scouting reports detail a prolific improvement in his perimeter shooting, including drilling 43 percent of his spot-up jumpers and 68 percent of his pullups over six games at the U18 European Championships, according to DraftExpress. Ntilikina's 6-foot-5 stature allows him to elevate over smaller guards.

Luke Kennard, Duke

The buzz around Kennard has been building thanks to his shooting ability. The 6-foot-5 guard emerged in his second season with Duke while averaging 19.5 points on a 58.1 effective field goal percentage. Range isn't a concern either, as he made 43.8 percent of his 5.4 3-point attempts. Regardless of the shot type, he can knock it down.

T.J. Leaf, UCLA

Leaf, Ball's teammate at UCLA, profiles as a modern stretch-four at 6-foot-10. He shot an impressive 61.7 percent from the floor and 46.6 percent from beyond the arc on a modest 1.7 attempts per game. Though he did most of his damage inside the 3-point line, his proficiency from deep is enticing if it translates to more attempts at NBA distance.

Semi Ojeleye, SMU

Ojeleye is a beast at 6-foot-8 and 230 pounds. Despite his physical profile and forward designation, the SMU product still shot 42.4 percent on 4.9 3-point attempts last year, while also knocking down 53.1 percent of his 2-pointers. Ojeleye's shooting metrics and size make him a nightmare to guard.

Tyler Dorsey, Oregon

Dorsey owned a 57.5 effective field goal percentage last year with Oregon. His 26.9 points per 40 minutes in the NCAA tournament made him a standout as the Ducks advanced to the Final Four. His 41.6 3-point percentage over his two seasons with Oregon demonstrates strong consistency and potential NBA range.

Damyean Dotson, Houston

Dotson made prolific strides in his fourth year in college, shooting 44.1 percent on 7.7 attempts from beyond the arc. He ranked in the "94th percentile on catch-and-shoot jumpers and in the 72nd percentile off the bounce," according to DraftExpress. Much of Dotson's work and scouting reports indicate a lack of ability to create his own shots, however.

Aleksandar Vezenkov, Barcelona

Vezenkov had some impressive shooting numbers over in Europe, finishing with a true shooting percentage of 58 while averaging 21.5 points per 40 minutes pace adjusted, according to DraftExpress. At 6-foot-9 with a healthy range, he's able to make a variety shots in a variety of situations.