Metu is an ultra-athletic lob-catcher who has upside as a defender due to his bounciness and lateral quickness. He’s still raw offensively, but has shown flashes of touch around the painted area.
A long 6-foot-8 forward who can score at all three levels, Hervey flew under the radar at UT-Arlington. If it weren’t for injury concerns, Hervey would be far higher on this list.
Once a first-round prospect, Jackson missed most of last season with a shoulder injury. He’s an extremely versatile defender who projects as a decent shooter, but he needs to improve his consistency on the offensive end.
Diallo is one of the best pure athletes in the draft, right up there with Zhaire Smith and Miles Bridges. Where he falls short is the skill department — he’s a wild shooter, poor ball handler and inconsistent finisher. His physical tools give him some defensive upside, though.
Once a five-star recruit and projected lottery pick, Duval struggled in a complimentary role at Duke. His glaring lack of a jumper kills his value as a point guard, but his defensive tools and passing chops are enough to appeal to teams in the second round.