NBA Draft 2020: Big Board 4.0

17. Desmond Bane, guard, TCU

Four seasons at TCU groomed Desmond Bane into one of the biggest risers in this year’s draft cycle. Once an afterthought, he’s now a virtual lock in the first round. While unorthodox in both style and build, Bane should have no trouble carving out a role at the next level.

Bane is one of the best shooters in this draft — if not the best shooter. On the move, pulling up, standing still. He can hit a wide variety of shots, and do so at high levels of difficulty. In addition to his shooting, Bane is a smart and measured playmaker, even if that is sometimes offset by a mediocre first step.

With a flamethrower in his back pocket and a real knack for creating out of the pick-and-roll, Bane’s game is suited to today’s NBA. He’s also a competitive, intensely aware defender who doesn’t make a ton of mistakes. He can appear slow and plodding, but the skill level is undeniable.