Time to start thinking about the 2020 Draft, with the Celtics potentially getting some decent draft picks, although barring a disaster or a big trade, they probably don't have a great chance at the lottery. I know people already have their binkies, the top recruits are: (note the rankings are just what I found online and not my personal big board)
1. James Wiseman - C - 7'1' - 235 lbs - Memphis
Wiseman is the consenus number one, although he doesn't have a death grip over the position entering the college season. Wiseman is extremely tall and long, and runs very fluidly with the potential to score at all three levels. Because of his height, he has been compared to Kevin Durant, and even poor mans Durant is probably worthy of being the number one overall pick. Wiseman spurned bigger programs to play for Penny Hardaway in his hometown. He has great shooting potential, but isn't a great outside shooter yet, and is very left-hand dominant.
2. Anthony Edwards - G - 6'4' - 215 lbs - Georgia
Edwards reclassified to jump ahead into the Class of 2020. Edwards has the potential to fall out of the lottery, or end up as the top pick. He only played three years of HS basketball at a small school in Texas, where his explosive athleticism overwhelmed opponents. The SEC will be a big step up in quality of competition, so its very possible he will struggle playing in college. NBA level athlete with a solid body already, but he settles for a lot of jump shots despite being a natural slasher. Or he could dunk on everyone, dominate in and transition, and be the consensus number one.
3. RJ Hampton - G - 6'5" - 190 lbs - New Zealand Breakers (Australian Basketball League)
Hampton is skipping college to go play in the competitive ABL. A combo guard, a lot of his draft stock will come down to how things go for him in New Zealand. Unlike in college basketball, he is going to have to earn his minutes and the spotlight won't be on him. However, playing in a professional environment and dedicating his time to basketball and only basketball could allow him to thrive and make him the most intriguing prospect in the draft. He is more of a shoot-first guard at this point, but his long-term potential is probably as a PG, and has great length for a lead ball-handler and finishes well at the rim.
1. James Wiseman - C - 7'1' - 235 lbs - Memphis
Wiseman is the consenus number one, although he doesn't have a death grip over the position entering the college season. Wiseman is extremely tall and long, and runs very fluidly with the potential to score at all three levels. Because of his height, he has been compared to Kevin Durant, and even poor mans Durant is probably worthy of being the number one overall pick. Wiseman spurned bigger programs to play for Penny Hardaway in his hometown. He has great shooting potential, but isn't a great outside shooter yet, and is very left-hand dominant.
2. Anthony Edwards - G - 6'4' - 215 lbs - Georgia
Edwards reclassified to jump ahead into the Class of 2020. Edwards has the potential to fall out of the lottery, or end up as the top pick. He only played three years of HS basketball at a small school in Texas, where his explosive athleticism overwhelmed opponents. The SEC will be a big step up in quality of competition, so its very possible he will struggle playing in college. NBA level athlete with a solid body already, but he settles for a lot of jump shots despite being a natural slasher. Or he could dunk on everyone, dominate in and transition, and be the consensus number one.
3. RJ Hampton - G - 6'5" - 190 lbs - New Zealand Breakers (Australian Basketball League)
Hampton is skipping college to go play in the competitive ABL. A combo guard, a lot of his draft stock will come down to how things go for him in New Zealand. Unlike in college basketball, he is going to have to earn his minutes and the spotlight won't be on him. However, playing in a professional environment and dedicating his time to basketball and only basketball could allow him to thrive and make him the most intriguing prospect in the draft. He is more of a shoot-first guard at this point, but his long-term potential is probably as a PG, and has great length for a lead ball-handler and finishes well at the rim.