Chuck Campbell Big Board 1.0

Hey everybody, below is my first attempt at a Big Board for the 2020 NBA Draft prospects. This is something I've been doing for a couple years now, and I'm excited to finally have an outlet to share it with and receive feedback from people. I'll continue to update and publish new versions as we get closer to draft day, but for now, enjoy my top 30!

1. Anthony Edwards, 6’5 225 SG, Georgia, 19.1 years

19.1 pts 4.2 reb 2.8 ast 1.3 stl 0.6 blk

40.2% fg 29.4% 3pt 77.2% ft

Best Case Comp: Healthy Victor Oladipo

Worst Case Comp: Dion Waiters

Edwards has everything you want out of the modern 2 guard in today’s NBA. His body is NBA ready and he can jump out of the gym. There are questions about effort and shot selection, but I’ve seen the same ridicules of Ben Simmons and Jaylen Brown and they’re both star players now. His talent is too great to ignore, and if he had been on a better college team I don’t think there would be any sort of debate as to who the #1 pick should be.

2. Tyrese Haliburton, 6’5 180 PG, Iowa State, 20.5 years

15.2 pts 5.9 reb 6.5 ast 2.5 stl 0.7 blk

50.4% fg 41.9% 3pt 82.2% ft

Best Case Comp: Chris Paul

Worst Case Comp: Ricky Rubio

In a draft full of uncertainties, Halliburton is by far the safest pick in the draft. By all accounts he’s a basketball savant and sees the game in ways very few can. Add to that his solid frame, funky but effective shooting motion, and his refusal to turn the ball over and you get the #1 PG in the draft.

3. Killian Hayes, 6’5 195 PG/SG, France, 19.1 years

12.8 pts 2.3 reb 6.2 ast 1.5 stl 0.2 blk

45.5% fg 39.0% 3pt 90.9% ft

Best Case Comp: Drazen Petrovic

Worst Case Comp: Nick Young with passing vision

Remember those uncertainties? Well, Killian Hayes is one of them. A gifted left-handed scorer, there are questions about his consistency and ability to defend. However, his size, passing vision, and 3-level scoring are too hard to ignore.

4. Onyeka Okongwu, 6’9 235 C, USC, 19.7 years

16.2 pts. 8.6 reb 1.1 ast 1.1 stl 2.7 blk

61.6% fg 25.0% 3pt 72.0% ft

Best Case Comp: Bam Adebayo

Worst Case Comp: Dwight Powell

Maybe my favorite player in the draft, Okongwu has a motor that does not stop. Very light on his feet for his weight, he runs the floor like a gazelle and plays incredible help side defense. Add to that his touch around the rim, and you get in my opinion the #1 Center in the draft, and one perfectly suited for the modern NBA.

5. James Wiseman, 7’1 235 C, Memphis, 19.4 years

19.7 pts 10.7 reb 0.3 ast 0.3 stl 3.0 blk

76.9% fg 0.0% 3pt 70.4% ft

Best Case Comp: Anthony Davis with less range

Worst Case Comp: Hassan Whiteside

Much like Anthony Davis, Wiseman has ball skills that will shock you for somebody of his size. An adept passer, Wiseman possibly has the best hands in the draft and catches anything in his vicinity. An incredible athlete for his size, if he puts it all together he could be the best player in this draft.

6. Isaac Okoro, 6’6 215 SF/SG, Auburn, 19.6 years

12.9 pts 4.4 reb 2.0 ast 0.9 stl 0.9 blk

51.4% fg 28.6% 3pt 67.2% ft

Best Case Comp: Andre Igoudola

Worst Case Comp: Andre Roberson

Okoro is my favorite 3&D wing in the draft. He can guard multiple positions, and has a solid frame to go with his explosive athleticism. His offensive game needs some work, but there’s nothing in his shooting stroke to suggest that he won’t improve that facet of his game over time.

7. Devin Vassell, 6’7 200 SF, Florida State, 20.0 years

12.7 points 5.1 reb 1.6 ast 1.4 stl 1.0 blk

49.0% fg 41.5% 3pt 73.8% ft

Best Case Comp: Robert Covington

Worst Case Comp: Danny Green

Vassell, like Okoro, is an excellent 3&D prospect in this class. His combination of speed, size, and length will allow him to be an impact defender across multiple positions from day one. While he doesn’t have quite the upside that Okoro does, his consistent jumper should make for a smoother transition on the offensive end. Teams are always looking for guys who can defend and shoot and Vassell looks to be as safe a bet as any to provide that.

8. LaMelo Ball, 6’8 180 PG/SG, USA, 19.0 years

17.0 pts 7.6 reb 6.8 ast 1.6 stl 0.1 blk

37.5% fg 25.0% 3 pt 72.3% ft

Best Case Comp: Magic Johnson

Worst Case Comp: Out of the league in 5 years

Easily the most polarizing player in this draft, his size and passing ability have scouts salivating. He is no stranger to adversity, but I can’t help but wonder if his time overseas hurt him more than helped him. His shot is inconsistent, and we have yet to see him run a half court offense. Despite his ceiling, I’d have a hard time taking him in the top 5 unless I had answers to those questions.

9. Obi Toppin, 6’9 220 PF, Dayton, 22.5 years

20.0 pts 7.5 reb 2.2 ast 1.0 stl 1.2 blk

63.3% fg 39.0% 3pt 70.2% ft

Best Case Comp: Blake Griffin

Worst Case Comp: Enes Kanter

Incredible athlete, Toppin and his well rounded game took Dayton to heights that weren’t imaginable at the start of the year. Solid rebounder, good shooter off the catch, and a high motor on offense. Questions about his lateral quickness lead many to wonder if he can be a solid defender in the NBA.

10. Aaron Nesmith, 6’6 215 SG, Vanderbilt, 20.9 years

23.0 pts 4.9 reb 0.9 ast 1.4 stl 0.9 blk

51.2% fg 52.2% 3pt 82.5% ft

Best Case Comp: Ray Allen

Worst Case Comp: Duncan Robinson

The best shooter in the draft, Nesmith could help any of the 30 NBA teams from the jump. Not the best defender, and an average athlete, but he absolutely fills it up from deep. The spacing he provides just by being on the court makes him a weapon even if he isn’t involved in the play.

11. Patrick Williams, 6’7 215 SF/PF, Florida State, 19.1 years

9.2 pts 5.0 reb 1.0 ast 1.0 stl 1.0 blk

45.9% fg 32.0% 3pt 83.8% ft

Player Comp: Draymond Green

Similar to his teammate Vassell, Patrick Williams’s greatest skill is his defensive ability and versatility. Williams moves extremely well for a man his size and he always competes hard on the court. His offensive game is still a bit raw, but if he can prove to be a solid shooter, he should provide enough value on that end given the defensive upside. Williams would likely benefit from being drafted by a team who won’t ask him to do too much too fast.

12. Cole Anthony, 6’3 185 PG/SG, North Carolina, 20.3 years

18.5 pts 5.7 reb 4.0 ast 1.3 stl 0.3 blk

38.0% fg 34.8% 3pt 75.0% ft

Player Comp: Spencer Dinwiddie

Cole Anthony slid down the draft boards all year and it’s important to ask why. North Carolina had its worst team in a decade, and while Cole shoulders some of the blame, it does not fall entirely on him. He’s shown he can create his own shot, something very valuable in today’s NBA. He is also the son of former NBA player Greg Anthony, so you can expect a certain level of professionalism out of Cole from day 1.

13. Kira Lewis Jr., 6’3 170 PG, Alabama, 19.4 years

18.5 pts 4.8 reb 5.2 ast 1.8 stl 0.6 blk

45.9% fg 36.6% 3pt 80.2% ft

Player Comp: Dennis Schröder

If speed kills, then Kira Lewis Jr. is a very dangerous man. The electric guard will be among the fastest players in the league the second he steps on an NBA court. Add in the fact that he’s a dependable shooter and an aggressive defender and you’ve got yourself the makings of a pretty good player.

14. Precious Achiuwa, 6’9 225 PF/C, Memphis, 20.9 years

15.8 pts 10.8 reb 1.0 ast 1.1 stl 1.9 blk

49.3% fg 32.5% 3pt 59.9% ft

Player Comp: Montrezl Harrell

After James Wiseman was suspended, the biggest question for Memphis was how to replace that production. Enter Precious Achiuwa. His defensive versatility, athleticism, and high motor kept his team alive this year, and all of those traits translate well to the NBA.

15. Paul Reed, 6’9 210 PF, DePaul, 21.2 years

15.1 pts 10.7 reb 1.6 ast 1.9 stl 2.6 blk

45.6% fg 30.8% 3pt 73.8% ft

Player Comp: Taj Gibson

Reed is an excellent shot-blocker and rebounder. He moves pretty well for a big man and has shown the potential to extend his range out to three. He’ll need to continue to improve on offense to stick around long-term in the league.

16. RJ Hampton, 6’4 175 PG/SG, USA, 19.6 years

8.8 pts 3.9 reb 2.4 ast 1.1 stl 0.3 blk

40.7% fg 29.5% 3pt 67.9% ft

Player Comp: Gary Harris

RJ Hampton didn’t have quite the year many expected him to. He struggled with defense and efficiency during his one year of professional ball in New Zealand. That being said, the speed and natural offensive talent are still there. A well-run organization should be able to mold Hampton into a productive player.

17. Aleksej Pokusevski, 7’0 201 C, Serbia, 18.7 years

10.8 pts 7.9 rebs 3.1 ast 1.3 stl 1.8 blk

40.4% fg 32.1% 3pt 78.3% ft

Player Comp: Dragan Bender (Pre-draft)

Pokusevski is the epitome of a boom-or-bust prospect. The seven-footer from Serbia played his last professional season in the Greek Division II. This is of course the same league Giannis Antetokounmpo starred in. It is also full of very weak competition. The youngest player in the draft, Pokusevski can pass and shoot like a guard and has the speed and quickness to potentially provide defensive value on switches. While he has decent shot-blocking ability, his extremely small frame will make him virtually unplayable at center as a rookie. If a team is going to take a gamble on Pokusevski’s upside, they better feel they are bringing him into the right situation for him to succeed.

18. Saddiq Bey, 6’8 215 SF, Villanova, 21.4 years

16.1 pts 4.7 reb 2.4 ast 0.8 stl 0.4 blk

47.7% fg 45.1% 3pt 76.9% ft

Player Comp: Danilo Gallinari

Bey is not the most athletic prospect, but he’s a hard worker on defense and has a great 3 point shot. In today’s NBA that is invaluable.

19. Deni Avdija, 6’9 210 SF, Israel, 19.7 years

12.9 pts 6.3 reb 2.7 ast 0.9 stl 1.0 blk

52.6% fg 35.3% 3 pt 59.4% ft

Player Comp: Gordon Hayward lite

Don’t belive the hype that Deni is the next Luka. He isn’t. That being said, he is an interesting prospect with a high motor and good feel for the game. His potential makes him a lock for the first round, and he’ll probably go higher than I have him slotted.

20. Desmond Bane, 6’6 215 SG, Texas Christian, 22.2 years

16.6 pts 6.3 reb 3.9 ast 1.5 stl 0.5 blk

45.2% fg 44.2% 3pt 78.9% ft

Player Comp: Gary Trent Jr.

Can shoot either off the dribble or off the catch. Uses his large frame well and is able to bully smaller defenders. By all accounts a great locker room guy with leadership intangibles, plays with experience beyond his years.

21. Tyrese Maxey, 6’2 190 SG/PG, Kentucky, 19.8 years

14.0 pts 4.3 reb 3.2 ast 0.9 stl 0.4 blk

42.7% fg 29.2% 3pt 83.3% ft

Player Comp: Marcus Smart

Maxey has the poise and confidence you want from your point guard. He does a great job of creating space off the dribble to create a shot for himself or others. He should be a solid defender at the next level too. He’ll certainly need to work on his ability as a passer and his decision-making. If Maxey can clean that up, he should make for a solid starter.

22. Tyrell Terry, 6’3 160 PG, Stanford, 19.9 years

14.6 pts 4.5 reb 3.2 ast 1.4 stl 0.1 blk

44.4% fg 40.8% 3pt 89.1% ft

Player Comp: Seth Curry

An absolute bucket. He or Nesmith are the best shooter in this draft. There are questions about his frame and if he can hold up in the NBA, but if he can he will be a valuable asset for whoever drafts him.

23. Josh Green, 6’5 200 SG, Arizona, 19.8 years

12.0 pts 4.6 reb 2.6 ast 1.5 stl 0.4 blk

42.4% fg 36.1% 3pt 78.0% ft

Player Comp: Smaller Andrew Wiggins

Great athlete and a solid shooter, Green could contribute for the right team from day one. Questions about his defense and passing have him lower in the first round, but those are skills that can be coached up.

24. Vernon Carey Jr., 6’10 270 C, Duke, 19.5 years

17.8 pts 8.8 reb 1.0 ast 0.7 stl 1.6 blk

57.7% fg 38.1% 3pt 67.0% ft

Player Comp: Myles Turner

An absolute monster on the glass, Carey Jr. was a nightmare for ACC opponents all season long. In addition to his solid two way inside game, Carey Jr. displayed a promising amount of touch as a shooter for his size. All of his skills project well into the NBA, but there are concerns about if he's too big to play in the modern NBA.

25. Grant Riller, 6’3 190 PG/SG, Charleston, 23.6 years

21.1 pts 5.1 reb 3.9 ast 1.6 stl 0.3 blk

49.9% fg 36.2% 3pt 82.7% ft

Player Comp: Fred Van Vleet

Riller can fill it up. Questions about his readiness for the league arise from his weak competition and slight frame, but time and time again we’ve seen players like Riller have great success in the NBA.

26. Zeke Nnaji, 6’11 240 C, Arizona, 19.6 years

16.1 pts 8.6 reb 0.8 ast 0.7 stl 0.9 blk

57.0% fg 29.4% 3pt 76.0% ft

Player Comp: Jordan Hill +

Great athlete for his size, Nnaji is terrific on the glass and as a help defender. Needs to work on his touch, but should be effective as a rim runner and protector from day one.

27. Jordan Nwora, 6’7 220 SF, Louisville, 21.9 years

18.0 pts 7.7 reb 1.3 ast 0.7 stl 0.3 blk

44.0% fg 40.2% 3pt 81.3% ft

Player Comp: Kyle Kuzma

Nwora boasts a pretty good outside shot and functional handles for someone his size. He should be able to play minutes at both the small and power forward positions. He’s a smart team defender and competes hard on-ball.

28. Jaden McDaniels, 6’10 210, Washington, 19.9 years

13.0 pts 5.8 reb 2.1 ast 0.8 stl 1.4 blk

40.5% fg 33.9% 3pt 76.3% ft

Player Comp: Jonathan Isaac

At times he can blow you away with his fluidity and ball skills for someone his size, but McDaniels natural talent has always been held back by his questionable decision-making and inconsistent motor. He’ll need the game to start slowing down for him a bit to take full advantage of his speed and coordination for a man his size.

29. Devon Dotson, 6’1 185 PG, Kansas, 21.1 years

18.1 pts 4.1 reb 4.0 ast 2.1 stl 0.1 blk

46.8% fg 30.9% 3pt 83.0% ft

Player Comp: Monte Morris

Dotson has always been great at using his quickness to put pressure on the defense in pick-and-roll and open floor situations of a game. He usually makes the right play as a passer and he is an adept rebounder for a player his size. He proved to be a really good defender in college as well. Will his speed and skill be able to make up for his lack of size in the NBA?

30. Malachi Flynn, 6’2 175 PG, SDSU, 22.3 years

17.6 pts 4.5 reb 5.1 ast 1.8 stl 0.1 blk

44.1% fg 37.3% 3pt 85.7% ft

Player Comp: Lou Williams

Flynn is the eleventh and last point guard to appear in this top 30 so that should give you an idea about the guard depth in this class. Flynn is one of the best pick-and-roll ball-handlers in this class. He does an excellent job of limiting mistakes and always making the right play. He has great defensive potential as well.