Mykhailiuk is finally breaking out of his shell this season, as the 19-year-old junior has finally established a consistent offensive role after struggling to earn playing time in his first couple of seasons. At 6-8, he boasts great size for the two-guard spot, and is one of the more underrated athletes you’ll find at his position. He’s shooting 39.5 percent from deep on 4.9 attempts per game (in 27.7 minutes), and should find ample success as a spot-up shooter at the next level.
Whether or not he’s able to fill out his frame to help battle defensively and continue to add layers to his offensive game are going to be the biggest determinants of how successful Svi is at the next level. His offensive utility stems directly from 3-point shooting, but if he’s able to continuing cultivating an off-the-drbble game and develops the ability to do more in isolation, his stock will rise tremendously.
Hart has dropped in recent weeks, but his stock is still derived from the same features that it always has been. There aren’t many holes in Hart’s game, and he plays the type of high I.Q., Malcolm Brodgon-esque basketball that could help a team off the bench from day one. While he lacks the greatest of athletic tools, somebody producing at Hart’s level, against the competition he’s facing, with the proficiency that he shows, is well worth a look.
He’s a strong outside shooter (39.9 percent) and makes smart passes as a secondary initiator, showcasing a strong understanding of how to play within his physical limitations. He moves the ball, and keeps moving himself, while never really overexerting himself on any one possession. He’s the consummate glue guy, and that’s something teams will always been looking to add.
Mushidi has fallen some in his own right, with some projections even foreshadowing a potential return to Europe But, regardless, the German swingman brings all the physical tools needed to be a quality 3-and-D guy once he makes his way over the to the league. A la Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, he has found himself thriving in Mega Leks’ up-tempo system, pushing the pace in transition and executing at a high level as a slasher.
He’s a lengthy 6-5, with a solid build throughout — meaning he should have little problem guarding any of the three perimeter positions once he hits the NBA. His solid defensive upside will likely be his calling card upon entering the draft — if and when he does — but the offensive potential is worth noting. He’s still a bit streaky, but things are falling into place.
As a long, lanky 19-year-old on Barcelona’s reserve team, Kurucs presents a good deal of untapped potential on the wing. He needs to bulk up considerably heading to the next level and remains an all-too-streaky shooter for the time being, but has the tools to — likely — get drafted much higher than where I’m slotting him.
In short, this is a player whose stock boils down to upside. He’s not going to provide much utility early on, but is a viable stash for the next year or two — especially for teams who don’t need immediate aid in reserve. He boasts the tools, and has a slithery scoring arsenal that, in time, could flourish nicely. He’s a gamble, and one I’m hesitant to buy in on. Burt that’s the beauty of the draft. It’s a crapshoot, and playing your cards on the highest ceiling is seldom a bad idea.