Villanova forward Cam Whitmore is held in higher esteem by The Athletic’s John Hollinger than many other draft experts. Hollinger ranks Whitmore as the No. 3 prospect in the draft, one spot ahead of Alabama forward Brandon Miller.
Hollinger believes Whitmore’s level of athleticism and scoring ability as a wing makes him a top-three prospect. Arkansas point guard Anthony Black also makes Hollinger’s top five, while his top 10 includes a couple more surprises, including Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin.
We have more draft-related notes:
- UCLA’s Amari Bailey helped himself at the draft combine in Chicago and now deserves first-round consideration, according to Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report. Another combo guard, Santa Clara’s Brandin Podziemski, may also have earned a first-round ticket. On the flip side, North Carolina State guard Terquavion Smith and Kansas forward Jalen Wilson were among the prospects who didn’t make favorable impressions in Chicago, per Wasserman.
- Why is Victor Wembanyama considered the best prospect since LeBron James? The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie goes into great detail on that subject, concluding that Wembanyama has the upside to be the best player in the world at some point and the ability to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame when his career is over.
- North Carolina State guard Casey Morsell is withdrawing from the draft and returning to the Wolfpack, CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein tweets. Morsell has one more year of eligibility remaining.
Vw has so much hype that it’ll led to depression.
I’d trade vw stashing up for Steph curry.
Would you?
Victor is the next thon maker or bol bol
Witmore reminds me of Cam Reddish, high school hype, not as much noise through college, huge potential but also a risk of not actually living up to expectations.
I could see him taken anywhere from 4-12 but I think realistically he should be more of a 10-18 draftee.
As for Amari Bailey, he gives me Jaden Hardy vibes. Needs to do a bit of maturing, get better defensively and work on giving away less turnover and taking smart shots just overall basketball IQ.
But under the right development and maybe with a year or two in the g league he could be a solid starter in this league. I’m talking like THJ level type player if coaches well. So I think late first/early second would be a fair ranking for him
A 6’3 guard who cannot average one assist a game ever. Why would he think anybody would want him. Yes return