Earlier today, I was thinking to myself : "would Michael Porter Jr. go #1 in the 2017 NBA draft over Markelle Fultz?" I ultimately decided that he probably would. Obviously, he has yet to even play a college game and alot can change in 12 months but he seems like a great prospect based on the footage I've seen, and the scouting reports I've read by people I trust when it comes to evaluating prospects.
Next years draft is going to be just as strong in the top 5 but waaaaaaay worse from 6-60 according to most draft experts.
I figured that it would be interesting to rank the prospects in both classes if the classes were combined. I know it is extremely early since the 2018 guys haven't even played a college game yet, but it will be interesting to revisit this topic 12 months from now to see how some 2018 prospects inevitably fall off.
Here is my top 10:
1. Michael Porter Jr
2. Markelle Fultz
3. Luka Doncic
4. Deandre Ayton
5. Lonzo Ball
6. Jayson Tatum
7. Josh Jackson
8. Mo Bamba
9. De'Aaron Fox
10. Dennis Smith Jr.
Feel free to add opinions on specific prospects and maybe name some sleeper prospects from either class.
I'm just starting to learn about the 2018 class so any info, videos, scouting reports, links, etc are also welcome.
And another sub-topic: Ben Simmons or Michael Porter?
Discuss.