Melton is one of the best perimeter defenders in the draft. His instincts are insane, while his measurables — 6-foot-3, 6-foot-9 wingspan — compare favorably to any comboguard on the board.
Despite sitting out his entire sophomore campaign due to the FBI investigation, Melton should receive serious first-round looks. He was one of the best performers at the combine last month and he showed more than enough during his freshman campaign.
Albeit limited as a ball handler, Melton can attack the rim on drives and make solid reads in the pick-and-roll. He was an iffy shooter during his one season at USC, but has showed off a much-improved stroke during pre-draft workouts. That’s a positive progression.