2018 NBA Draft Big Board 4.0: New year, new rankings

BIRMINGHAM, AL - DECEMBER 22: Mohamed Bamba #4 of the Texas Longhorns looks on during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legacy Arena at BJCC on December 22, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, AL - DECEMBER 22: Mohamed Bamba #4 of the Texas Longhorns looks on during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legacy Arena at BJCC on December 22, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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35. Rodions Kurucs, SF, Barcelona

Kurucs was a potential mid-first round pick last season, making his decision to drop out of the 2017 draft look like a mistake at this point. He’s still a skilled wing at 6-foot-8, but has shown minimal improvement across the board.

34. Arnoldas Kulboka, SF/PF, Capo D’Orlando

Kulboka is one of my favorite under-the-radar prospects from the international ranks. He isn’t getting much first round love at this point, but boasts a nice mix of athleticism, shooting and skill at 6-foot-10. If his frame fills out, he could be a promising stretch four with draft-and-stash value.

33. Brandon McCoy, C, UNLV

McCoy doesn’t do much of anything outside the paint, but has dominated college ball from the interior. He has a strong frame at 7-foot-1 with a 7-foot-4 wingspan, while his interior scoring and motor on the boards has made him a potential one-and-done prospect.

32. Chimezie Metu, PF/C, USC

Metu shows flashes of mid-range prowess and touch around the paint, but tends to mix that with ugly stretches on offense. He’s a bouncy athlete with plenty of upside at 6-foot-9, but has seen his stock drop rather significantly this season.

31. Gary Trent Jr., SG, Duke

Trent is pretty average athletically, but has nice size for his position at 6-foot-5 and plenty of shot-making ability on the wing. He needs to improve his feel as a passer, but can fill it up on the perimeter and has a nice bag of tricks when driving the lane and scoring around the paint.