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6’4 Illinois Freshman PG Quentin Coleman has been one of the best prospects in this season’s NBA Draft so far this season.

Through his first three games Coleman is averaging 17/6/4 and 2 steals a game in only 24 minutes a game, while shooting 61% from the field and 41% from three on 6 attempts a game.

Coleman has been one of the most efficient guards in the class who’s shooting 85% at the rim and 41% from three. Coleman is a versatile player who can be used on and off the ball consistently, as someone who can make plays for himself or his teammates, off a spot up look or in the PNR and in transition.

While it’s still early Coleman has made a strong case into being a potential T5 pick with his mix of finishing, playmaking, motor, shooting, creation, and off ball craft at 6’4.

Clemson 6’3 Sophomore PG Ace Buckner has been one of the best PG’s in college basketball so far this season.

Through his first three games Buckner is averaging 20/2/5 and a steal a game on 56/47/79 splits.

Buckner has been one of the top breakout players so far this season and has put together a very impressive mix of shooting, finishing, and playmaking at 6’3 where he’s shooting 73% at the rim, 47% from three and has consistently found his teammates as a passer.

Buckner is someone who excels in the PNR as someone who’s a versatile scorer and plays with a strong pace for the game, he’s also a good athlete for his height who can consistently get to his spots.

While it’s still early Buckner is set to potentially to be one of the top PG’s in college basketball this season.

Florida Gulf Coast 6’7 Forward Bryson Lucas has been one of the most impressive NBA Draft prospects so far this season.

Through his first three games Lucas is averaging 16/7/2 along with 2.3 steals a game and 2.3 blocks a game, while shooting 51% from the field and 35% from three on 6 attempts a game. Lucas has also been a big part for his team nearly beating UCF and Georgia.

Lucas was the best two way player in D2 last season and he’s translated extremely well to division 1 so far, doing a little bit of everything on the court at a high level, and has been one of the best defenders in the country so far this season.

Standing at 6’7 with a big wingspan and strong athleticism Lucas has an NBA level frame and has the ability to be an extremely versatile defender who can defend multiple positions at an elite level on and off the ball, while consistently making defensive plays.

On the offensive end Lucas has been a high level finisher who’s shooting 70% at the rim, and is someone who can be plugged in as an off ball cutter, and offensive rebounder, or as a creator. Lucas is also a strong shooter who can shoot off the catch, or off the dribble, and is a strong connective passer.

There aren’t many players in this year’s class who have Lucas’s mix of athleticism, length, finishing, motor, rebounding, defensive impact, shooting, creation, size, connective passing, and off ball craft.

Lucas is someone who impacts the game at a high level and can be plugged into any system.

Penn State 6’9 Big Roko Prkacin has been one of the most impressive High Major Bigs in college basketball so far this season.

Through his first 3 games Prkacin is averaging 17/6/2, and a steal a game, in only 25 minutes per game, while shooting 83% from the field.

Prkacin used to be one of the top international NBA Draft Prospects before an injury, and now he’s fully healthy, and has started his season in a big way for Penn State showcasing his skill, and craft that you don’t see often from a big with his athleticism.

Prkacin has been a highly efficient finisher around the rim who’s been great at getting offensive rebounds, getting to the right spots as a rim runner or roll man, and scoring with great post touch around the rim. Prkacin has also been a very skilled passer for his height who has been used as a passing hub, and has made strong reads for his height.

Marist 6’4 Guard Dywane Chess has been one of the most impressive freshmen in college basketball so far this season.

Through his first three games Chess is averaging 16/4/2 on 46/45/81 splits.

Standing at 6’4 with an NBA level frame Chess has the tools and skill to be a highly impactful player, and he’s been showcasing that this season.

Chess has got to his spots on all 3 levels as an off ball scorer and as a guy who can create when needed, while also showcasing strong playmaking flashes. Chess has been a versatile player who has done a little bit of everything for Marist so far this season as someone who can make plays on and off the ball, and plays with a high motor.

While it’s still early in the season Chess has showcased some really impressive moments for someone his age and frame and he has one of the highest ceilings of any mid major freshman in college basketball.