Ranking the top 75 prospects for the 2017 NBA Draft after deadline for underclassmen

2017 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings

RANK	PLAYER	SCHOOL	YEAR	POS	HGT	WGT
1	Markelle Fultz	Washington	Fr.	PG	6-4	195
The only question is this: just whose roster wouldn't he fit on?
2	Josh Jackson	Kansas	Fr.	SF	6-8	207
Simply does too many things well for teams to let off-the-court issues scare them away.
3	Lonzo Ball	UCLA	Fr.	PG	6-6	190
Generational passer and elite 3-point shooter as exciting as ever.
4	Jayson Tatum	Duke	Fr.	SF	6-8	205
Note Tatum's ability to create for himself, which has jumped him above some other wings at this point.
5	Jonathan Isaac	Florida State	Fr.	SF	6-10	210
Elite two-way efficiency, a big who can guard the perimeter.
6	Dennis Smith Jr.	NC State	Fr.	PG	6-3	190
The way things ended in college has not scared off many suitors.
7	Lauri Markkanen	Arizona	Fr.	PF	7-0	230
That sour taste he left with the disappearance in the NCAA tournament doesn't change a year of elite shooting.
8	De'Aaron Fox	Kentucky	Fr.	PG	6-3	187
The 3-point shot has improved to the point that it may not even be a weakness anymore.
9	Malik Monk	Kentucky	Fr.	PG	6-3	200
The best argument for Fox has to be his elite shot-making from mid-range, which goes a long way toward covering for his still-missing 3-point shot.
10	Justin Jackson	North Carolina	Jr.	SF	6-8	210
Strong perimeter defender, solid 3-point shooter and NCAA champion is a pretty good NBA resume.
11	Frank Ntilikina	International	-	PG
Not as advanced as his American counterparts at the top of this draft, but might have more potential than any of them.
12	Zach Collins	Gonzaga	Fr.	C	7-0	230
There's a theory that Mark Few hoped to hide Collins by having him come off the bench this season. If so, it didn't work.
13	Donovan Mitchell	Louisville	Soph	SG	6-3	195
Such leaping ability, fantastic perimeter defensive stopper makes up for lack of height.
14	Justin Patton	Creighton	Fr.	C	7-0	230
A late fade for Patton doesn't change the raw tools and rare athleticism at his size, a true five.
15	Johnathan Motley	Baylor	Jr.	PF	6-10	230
Motley does everything you'd want out of a stretch-four.
16	Isaiah Hartenstein	International	-	PF
Plenty of reasons to dream on this versatile import with NBA size and strength.
17	Ike Anigbogu	UCLA	Fr.	C	6-10
The defensive tools have turned into skills, almost universally—all that's left is the offensive development, and he's so young.
18	Ivan Rabb	California	Soph.	PF	6-11	220
Assume the rebounding and passing from the wing is legit, hope for more from 3-point range and developing post game.
19	OG Anunoby	Indiana	Soph	SF	6-8
The wing defender every team needs.
20	Jarrett Allen	Texas	Fr.	C	6-11	235
His offensive game is more impressive than he showed in school.
21	Caleb Swanigan	Purdue	Soph.	PF	6-9	250
A plus rebounder who can stroke it from 3-point range.
22	TJ Leaf	UCLA	Fr.	PF	6-10	225
Getting better at defending power forwards all the time, a vital addition to his skill set allowing him to be a potential crunch time rotation player at the next level.
23	John Collins	Wake Forest	Soph.	PF	6-10	235
Never stopped producing, whatever questions still exist about the versatility of his offensive arsenal and inconsistent defensive approach.
24	Tacko Fall	UCF	Soph.	C	7-6	290
A potential paradigm-changer in the NBA, further along than most 7-6 players of the past entering the pros.
25	Thomas Bryant	Indiana	Soph.	PF	6-10	255
The inside-outside game should translate nicely.
26	Tyler Lydon	Syracuse	Soph.	SF	6-9	223
Lydon's defensive skills were hidden by the 2-3 zone, but he should be strong NBA defender of wings.
27	Sindarius Thornwell	South Carolina	Sr.	SG	6-5	211
Defensive motor and ability to sink big shots made Thornwell the breakout prospect of the NCAA Tournament.
28	Monte Morris	Iowa State	Sr.	PG	6-3	175
Does not turn it over, elite playmaker and even a solid rebounder for his position.
29	Frank Mason III	Kansas	Sr.	PG	5-11	190
Runs the precision Kansas offense quite well, drains 3-pointers, easily a rotation player at the next level even at his size.
30	Alec Peters	Valparaiso	Sr.	PF	6-9	235
Sadly, an injury ended his season early, but this is an NBA player in versatility and body already.
31	Harry Giles	Duke	Fr.	PF	6-10	240
A lottery ticket because of health, but not in terms of aptitude or attitude.
32	Kennedy Meeks	North Carolina	Sr.	C	6-10	260
Will not stop rebounding at the next level.
33	Semi Ojeleye	SMU	Jr.	SF	6-7	235
Dominated the AAC and opened eyes with his jaw-dropping dunks, fine complement for his efficient shot.
34	Terrance Ferguson	International	-	SG	6-7
Length for a small forward as he gets older, the shot shooting guard-quality already.
35	Luke Kennard	Duke	Soph.	SG	6-6	202
No one had a better season for the Blue Devils. Louisville's Rick Pitino wasn't sure whether Kennard or Tatum would be the better pro.
36	Jaron Blossomgame	Clemson	Sr.	SF	6-7	220
Defense will get him minutes from the start, and his shot is clean enough that potential two-way production is quite possible.
37	Marcus Marshall	Nevada	Sr.	SG	6-3	200
Polished enough to help out as a combo guard if he gets a chance.
38	Josh Hart	Villanova	Sr.	SG	6-5	195
NBA build, efficient shooter, Jay Wright training.
39	PJ Dozier	South Carolina	Soph.	SG	6-6	205
When you can guard anybody 1-4, the inconsistent shot is less determinative of future upside.
40	Tony Bradley	North Carolina	Fr.	PF	6-11	240
Don't overlook Bradley's soft hands and rebounding when evaluating why UNC was so good this year.
41	Mathias Lessort	France	-	PF	6-9
European import has a monster NBA body now, and the rebounding overseas to match.
42	Tyler Dorsey	Oregon	Soph	SG	6-4
Better than break-even from 3-point range, NBA athleticism.
43	Justin Jackson	Maryland	Fr.	SF	6-7
That wingspan manifested itself in making Jackson a defensive weapon as a freshman.
44	Dwayne Bacon	Florida State	Soph.	SG	6-7	221
Inconsistent performances, but elite athleticism and the shot looks like it should get better.
45	Kobi Simmons	Arizona	Fr.	PG	6-5	175
Probably could use another year for his draft stock, but height and quickness will excite NBA teams looking for a point guard to develop.
46	Dillon Brooks	Oregon	Jr.	SF	6-7	225
No one questions the offense, but who will he guard at the next level?
47	Isaiah Briscoe	Kentucky	Soph.	PG	6-3	210
Still needs to find his shot consistently, but a guy who can guard both guard spots is valuable.
48	L.J. Peak	Georgetown	Jr.	SG	6-5	215
His finisher/shooter combo will attract interest in the second round.
49	Austin Nichols	Virginia	Jr.	SF	6-7
7-3 wingspan, will make Cavaliers wonder with every made shot about what might have been.
50	Cam Oliver	Nevada	Soph.	PF	6-8
Jumps through the roof, or is it the ceiling? Some team will want to find out.
51	Bryce Alford	UCLA	Sr.	SG	6-3	185
One NBA skill, but that skill is shooting 3-pointers.
52	Angel Delgado	Seton Hall	Jr.	PF	6-10	240
Proved he could carry a team to the NCAA Tournament with his scoring and rebounding.
53	Jordan Bell	Oregon	Jr.	PF	6-9	225
Bell largely put health questions to bed, and was born to join an NBA rotation and rebound.
54	Nigel Williams-Goss	Gonzaga	Soph.	SG	6-4
Can shoot 3-pointers (with free throw percentage suggesting more growth there), plus size for a point guard.
55	Rodions Kurucs	Latvia		SF	6-8
Potential, particularly from the perimeter.
56	Edrice Adebayo	Kentucky	Fr.	PF	6-10	260
Came on late in the season, a traditional five for the Wildcats, but talent suggests this may be low.
57	Jawun Evans	Oklahoma State	Soph.	PG	6-1	185
He'll give his next team quality minutes running a second unit, strong scoring/passing combo, though finishing needs work.
58	Wesley Iwundu	Kansas State	Sr.	SF	6-7	205
The length and improved perimeter shot is exciting to consider in a league that is looking for wings.
59	Billy Garrett Jr.	DePaul	Sr.	PG	6-6	213
No one smarter in the college game, and his rugged defending of shooting guards and small forwards will be his calling card.
60	Justin Robinson	Monmouth	Sr.	SG	5-8	175
No one works harder, and Robinson can score with anyone. Big question is height relative to who he defends at the next level.
61	Trevon Bluiett	Xavier	Jr.	SF	6-6
Prolific 3-point shooter and offensive creator from the wing.
62	D.J. Wilson	Michigan	Soph	PF	6-10
On the raw side, but plenty to love about Wilson's game, particularly the way he shoots 3s at his size.
63	Hamidou Diallo	Kentucky	Fr.	SF	6-5
The Wildcat who almost was will need to do work in workouts to make his case.
64	Frank Jackson	Duke	Fr.	G	6-3
Showed capability of helping teams at either guard spot, improved as year went on.
65	Andrew Jones	Texas	Fr.	PG	6-4
Solid height for a point guard and a young, projectable frame.
66	Peter Jok	Iowa	Sr.	SG	6-6	205
Let's be clear: shooting is what will get him looks at the next level, absent the NBA athleticism or defensive matchup, but few can shoot it better.
67	Tim Kempton	Lehigh	Sr.	PF	6-10	245
Too bad Lehigh missed the tournament, and national audience didn't get to see the next Mike Muscala out of the Patriot League.
68	Edmond Sumner	Xavier	Soph	PG	6-4
Even as he recovers from ACL tear, this point guard will draw interest, though his athleticism was a big part of the draw.
69	Kris Jenkins	Villanova	Sr.	SF	6-6	235
Big shot history, NBA body and Jay Wright-infused instincts.
70	Sterling Brown	SMU	Sr.	SG	6-6
Shot better than 44 percent from 3-point range, and will create his own shot at next level.
71	Devin Robinson	Florida	Jr.	SF	6-8	200
Terrific rebounder for his size, shoots better than 39 percent on 3-pointers, finisher who will entertain and impress teams at workouts. Could be low here.
72	Nigel Hayes	Wisconsin	Sr.	PF	6-8	240
At some point, all the winning and intelligence is enough to get the undersized power forward a chance at the next level.
73	Chance Comanche	Arizona	Soph.	PF	6-11	210
Improved efficiency significantly, while his athleticism remains NBA-ready, and one of Arizona's better interior defenders.
74	Aaron Holiday	UCLA	Soph.	PG	6-1	187
A starter virtually anywhere else in the country, Holiday manages games effectively while shooting better than 41 percent from 3-point range.
75	Eric Mika	BYU	Soph.	PF	6-10	230