2019 NBA Draft Big Board 2.0: The return of college basketball

2019 NBA Draft prospects Cameron Reddish & Zion Williamson | Duke (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
2019 NBA Draft prospects Cameron Reddish & Zion Williamson | Duke (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
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(Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
(Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Jontay Porter will miss the entire 2018-19 season with a torn MCL and ACL, which he sustained in an off-camera scrimmage. That will almost inevitably tank his stock — and maybe force him to stay another season — but he’s still a gifted offensive talent.

Getting into better shape will be key for Porter, especially after a knee injury. His defense will be the prime concern for NBA teams, with questions surrounding his ability to defend in space and contain the pick-and-roll.

He makes up that ground, however, on offense, where his post scoring, perimeter shooting and high-level passing allows him to impact the game in multiple ways. Porter is an unselfish, high I.Q. teammate who should have an NBA future.

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