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Brandin Podziemski
You wouldn't be the only one who didn't watch Podziemski wreak havoc on college hoops at Steve Nash's mid-major alma mater, Santa Clara. The sophomore filled up the stat sheet in ways few have matched in decades. That production, along with a strong combine, has him slated to be a potential first-round pick.
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Podziemski's 2022-23 stats π΄
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Olivier-Maxence Prosper
Prosper, better known by his nickname "O-Max," was overshadowed by his star teammates on a 2-seed Marquette team. However, a terrific pre-draft process made him a strong candidate to become a first-rounder. The Canadian's combination of athleticism and size stands out.
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Prosper goes to work at the combine π
Marquette's Olivier Maxence-Prosper had a strong first game at the NBA draft combine with 21 points, 7 rebounds in 22 minutes, bringing tremendous activity on both ends of the floor.
Dereck Lively
After a slow start to the season, the former No. 1 recruit turned it on down the stretch for Duke. Still, the defensive specialist averaged just 5.2 points per game as a freshman. If Lively goes in the top 14, that'd be the lowest average by a lottery player in over 20 years.
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Lively's dominance in the ACC πͺ
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Leonard Miller
Though he played against professionals all season, Miller may have missed out on complete exposure by skipping college. The forward was as effective as any player in the G League last season, regardless of age. His unique game could lend itself well to the modern NBA.
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Bilal Coulibaly
Sometimes, timing is everything. With college prospects done for the season, Coulibaly has been Robin to future No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama's Batman in the French league playoffs. Coulibaly's impressive play and prototypical wing size have him shooting up draft rankings.
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