2018 NBA Draft Big Board 2.0: College basketball is here

29. Kostja Mushidi, SG/SF, Germany

Kostja Mushidi has been on the NBA radar for what seems years now. He’s dropped out of the last two drafts, but this is a common practice for international prospects. I think that this will finally be the year where Mushidi keeps his name in the NBA Draft. Due to how stacked this class looks to be on the surface, Mushidi may hear his name later than he may have in previous years.

The German offers a high two-way potential, similar to Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot of the Philadelphia 76ers. The potential of the shooting guard makes him a very attractive draft-and-stash option in the late first round for the contending teams.

One area where Mushidi could work on would be the consistency of his three-point shot — he definitely has range but is far too streaky. Also, at times Mushidi can be a little erratic with the ball, making him prone to turning the ball over.

Conversely, Mushidi is a great defender, his length really helps him in putting up the straps against the opposition. Moreover, Mushidi excels at scoring on the move and off the dribble; this is down to his above-average athleticism. Despite his erratic nature, Mushidi has shown flashes of potentially being a solid playmaker.

If Mushidi can find the consistency on the offensive end, he could most definitely be one of the steals of the draft. Even if that doesn’t happen, Mushidi’s defensive capabilities should be enough to find him a home on an NBA roster.