2014 NBA Draft Board


Top 4 Prospects

1.       Jabari Parker, Duke, SF (6-8 250 lbs.) – Of all the prospects in the 2014 NBA Draft, Parker poses the least amount of risk, as well as the highest probability of helping a team improve right away. Contrary to Andrew Wiggins, Parker possesses a refined offensive skillset, complete with an inside-outside game, passing ability, and a knack for scoring. While playing at Duke, Parker was not always the first offensive option in the team’s game plan, although he was head-and-shoulders better on offense than his teammates. Parker shouldn’t have that problem when he reaches the NBA. His offensive talents will be on display early and often. Parker lacks elite speed and quickness, and his overall defensive abilities are still a work-in-progress, but, overall, he’s the best, most sure option in the Draft. Parker’s projected stat line if he reaches his potential: 24 points per game, 8 rebounds per game, 5 assists per game, 1 steal and 1 block per game.

2.       Andrew Wiggins, Kansas, SG (6-8 200 lbs.) – Easily the most athletic prospect in the 2014 NBA Draft, Wiggins should hear his name called at pick #1 or pick #2. Wiggins has the ability to be an elite perimeter defender in the NBA, and his athletic traits will undoubtedly help his future team in transition. As a senior in high school, Wiggins was dubbed “the next LeBron James.” Wiggins is far from worthy to be given such a title as his offensive skills and jump-shooting ability are in-need of significant improvement for him to reach an All-Star level in the NBA, let alone be compared to James. However, Wiggins has the body, the wingspan, the athletic gifts, and the defensive ability to impact games at the next level. He projects to be a Paul George-like player if he continues to develop an all-around game. Wiggins’ projected stat line if he reaches his potential: 22 points per game, 7 rebounds per game, 4 assists per game, 2 steals per game, and 1 block per game.

3.       Julius Randle, Kentucky, PF (6-9 240 lbs.) – Very few NBA Draft experts are pegging Randle as the #3 overall player in the 2014 NBA Draft, but Randle is a force to be reckoned with in the paint, and he has a great work ethic that will continually help to improve his basketball skills. In his only season at Kentucky, Randle averaged a double-double and consistently out-muscled and out-hustled opposing players. Many experts predict Randle will be a “high energy contributor” in the NBA; we predict Randle will be the second or third best player on a contending team. Randle’s back-to-the-basket game is the best in comparison to any other player in the 2014 Draft class, and his raw strength is much better as well. Randle will need to improve his outside shot, especially his 3-point shooting ability. He will also need to prove he can guard the small forward position in addition to the power forward position. Randle’s projected stat line if he reaches his potential: 17 points per game, 11 rebounds per game, 3 assists per game, 1 steal per game, and 1 block per game.

4.       Joel Embiid, Kansas, C (7-0 240 lbs.) – If Embiid did not injure his foot during the pre-draft workout process, he would be the #1 player on the NBA Draft Board. But, because he has demonstrated being physically fragile, his overall draft stock suffers as a result. Embiid has Hakeem Olajuwon-like talent, but, unfortunately, he may have Greg Oden-like injury issues. The risk of the latter possibility causes his draft grade to drop. Embiid can play offense and defense, he can rebound, he hustles around the court, he learns quickly, and he is still a raw basketball player. He was one of the most productive players in the country last season at Kansas, in terms of statistical averages per 40 minutes of play. If he can stay healthy, and if he can continue to refine his low-post game and outside shooting ability, Embiid will be an All-Star for years to come. Embiid’s projected stat line if he reaches his potential (and stays healthy): 18 points per game, 12 rebounds per game, 3 assists per game, 1 steal per game, and 3 blocks per game.

 Draft Board

Below are NBA Franchise's rankings for the 2014 NBA Draft (published June 26, 2014):

RankNameCollegePos.Yr.Ht.Wt.PPGRPGAPGSPG/BPG*Selection
1Jabari ParkerDukeSFFr.6-825019.18.71.21.1/1.2*#2 - Milwaukee
2Andrew WigginsKansasSGFr.6-820017.15.91.51.2/1.0*#1 - Minnesota
3Julius RandleKentuckyPFFr.6-925015.010.41.40.8*#7 - L.A. Lakers
4Joel EmbiidKansasCFr.7-024011.28.11.40.9/2.6*#3 - Philadelphia
5Dante ExumAustraliaPGInt'l6-6190#5 - Utah
6Marcus SmartOklahoma StatePGSo.6-322718.05.94.82.9#6 - Boston
7Noah VonlehIndianaPFFr.6-924711.39.00.60.9/1.4*#9 - Charlotte
8Aaron GordonArizonaPFFr.6-922012.48.02.00.9/1.0*#4 - Orlando
9Doug McDermottCreightonSFSr.6-722026.77.01.60.2#11 - Chicago
10Dario SaricCroatiaPFInt'l6-1022512.98.32.71.0/0.9*#12 - Philadelphia
11Nik StauskasMichiganSGSo.6-620717.52.93.30.6#8 - Sacramento
12Shabazz NapierConnecticutPGSr.6-117518.05.94.91.8#24 - Miami
13James YoungKentuckySGFr.6-721014.34.31.70.8#17 - Boston
14Gary HarrisMichigan StateSGSo.6-420516.74.02.71.8#19 - Denver
15Tyler EnnisSyracusePGFr.6-218012.93.45.52.1#18 - Phoenix
16Elfrid PaytonUL-LafayettePGJr.6-418519.36.35.82.3#10 - Orlando
17Jusuf NurkicBosniaCInt'l6-112808.93.30.61.3*#16 - Denver
18Clint CapelaSwitzerlandPFInt'l6-1122211.26.50.31.1*#25 - Houston
19Zach LaVineUCLASGFr.6-61819.42.51.80.9#13 - Minnesota
20Adreian PayneMichigan StatePFSr.6-1024016.47.31.30.9*#15 - Atlanta
RankNameCollegePos.Yr.Ht.Wt.PPGRPGAPGSPG/BPG*Selection
21Rodney HoodDukeSFSo.6-820816.13.92.10.7#23 - Utah
22P.J. HairstonNo. Carolina/NBDLSGJr.6-522921.83.50.81.5#26 - Charlotte
23Glenn Robinson IIIMichiganSFSo.6-721113.14.41.20.9#40 - Minnesota
24Kyle AndersonUCLASFSo.6-822514.68.86.51.8/0.8*#30 - San Antonio
25T.J. WarrenN.C. StateSFSo.6-822024.97.11.11.8#14 - Phoenix
26K.J. McDanielsClemsonSFJr.6-619617.17.11.61.1/2.8*#32 - Philadelphia
27Jerami GrantSyracuseSFSo.6-821412.16.81.40.8#39 - Philadelphia
28Cleanthony EarlyWichita StateSFSr.6-720916.36.00.70.8/0.8*#34 - New York
29Jordan AdamsUCLASGSo.6-520917.45.32.32.6#22 - Memphis
30Mitch McGaryMichiganCSo.6-102639.58.31.51.9/0.8*#21 - OKC
31Spencer DinwiddieColoradoSGJr.6-620514.73.13.81.5#38 - Detroit
32Bogdan BogdanovicSerbiaSGInt'l6-620014.83.73.71.6#27 - Phoenix
33Patric YoungFloridaCSr.6-1024711.06.20.81.1*Undrafted
34Jarnell StokesTennesseePFJr.6-926315.010.52.00.9*#35 - Memphis
35Artem KlimenkoRussiaCInt'l7-1228Undrafted
36Vasilije MicicSerbiaPGInt'l6-418812.13.25.81.8#52 - Philadelphia
37Damien InglisGuianaSFInt'l6-82404.63.61.00.6#31 - Milwaukee
38Walter TavaresCape VerdeCInt'l7-32656.06.60.21.6*#43 - Atlanta
39Isaiah AustinBaylorCSo.7-122011.35.61.43.2*Undrafted - PUP
40Nikola JokicSerbiaCInt'l6-1125311.46.42.00.8/1.0*#41 - Denver
RankNameCollegePos.Yr.Ht.Wt.PPGRPGAPGSPG/BPG*Selection
41Russ SmithLouisvillePGSr.6-116018.23.34.62.0#47 - New Orleans
42C.J. WilcoxWashingtonSGSr.6-520118.33.72.51.0/1.0*#28 - L.A. Clippers
43Joe HarrisVirginiaSGSr.6-621512.02.92.30.9#33 - Cleveland
44Johnny O'BryantLSUPFJr.6-925715.47.71.60.9*#36 - Milwaukee
45Jabari BrownMissouriSGJr.6-420219.94.41.90.6Undrafted
46DeAndre DanielsConnecticutSFJr.6-919613.16.00.41.4*#37 - Toronto
47Jordan ClarksonMissouriSGJr.6-518617.53.83.41.1#46 - L.A. Lakers
48Dwight PowellStanfordPFSr.6-1123414.06.93.11.3/0.8*#45 - Charlotte
49Deonte BurtonNevadaPGSr.6-119320.14.34.41.5Undrafted
50Nick JohnsonArizonaSGJr.6-319816.34.12.81.1#42 - Houston
51DeAndre KaneIowa StatePGSr.6-420017.16.85.91.2Undrafted
52Melvin EjimIowa StateSFSr.6-721917.88.41.81.2/0.7*Undrafted
53Jahii CarsonArizona StatePGSo.5-1118018.64.04.60.7Undrafted
54Khem BirchUNLVPFSr.6-920911.510.21.23.8*Undrafted
55Thanasis AntetokounmpoGreece/NBDLSFInt'l6-620512.04.32.11.2/1.3*#51 - New York
56Devyn MarbleIowaSGSr.6-619217.03.23.61.8#56 - Orlando
57Jordan BachynskiArizona StateCSr.7-225411.58.20.54.0*Undrafted
58Ioannis PapapetrouGreeceSFInt'l6-82254.61.40.30.3Undrafted
59James McAdooNorth CarolinaPFJr.6-922814.26.81.71.3/0.9*Undrafted
60Jordan McRaeTennesseeSGSr.6-517918.53.62.41.1*#58 - Philadelphia
RankNameCollegePos.Yr.Ht.Wt.PPGRPGAPGSPG/BPG*Selection
61Keith ApplingMichigan StatePGSr.6-118211.23.04.51.2Undrafted
62Cristiano FelicioBrazilPFInt'l6-9240Undrafted
63Fuquan EdwinSeton HallSFSr.6-620714.43.41.72.6Undrafted
64Markel BrownOklahoma StateSGSr.6-318417.25.32.91.0/1.0*#44 - Brooklyn
65Nemanja DangubicSerbiaSGInt'l6-81939.63.52.00.8#54 - San Antonio
66Mike MoserOregonPFSr.6-821013.27.71.61.1Undrafted
67Bryce CottonProvidencePGSr.6-016321.83.55.91.0Undrafted
68Cameron BairstowNew MexicoCSr.6-1025220.47.41.61.5*#49 - Chicago
69Niels GiffeyConnecticutSFSr.6-72008.43.80.80.7Undrafted
70LaQuinton RossOhio StateSFJr.6-723915.25.90.80.7Undrafted
71Lamar PattersonPittsburghSGSr.6-522617.14.94.31.4#48 - Atlanta
72Sean KilpatrickCincinnatiSGSr.6-421920.64.32.51.4Undrafted
Prospectus
Most Potential:Andrew Wiggins, Kansas, SG
The "Sure Thing":Jabari Parker, Duke, SF
Most NBA Ready:Jabari Parker, Duke, SF
Overrated:Russ Smith, Louisville, PG
Underrated:James Young, Kentucky, SG
Sleeper:DeAndre Kane, Iowa State, PG
Most Intriguing:Dante Exum, Australia, PG
Overall Draft Quality (1-10 Scale):8.5
Overall Draft Depth (1-10 Scale):9.5













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