Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker sat down with Draft Digest to discuss his rise from prospect to stardom, how his learnings from this journey apply to Kentucky’s current NBA prospects plus Victor Wembanyama, and more.
Former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker sat down with Draft Digest to discuss his rise from prospect to stardom, how his learnings from this journey apply to Kentucky’s current NBA prospects plus Victor Wembanyama, and more.
The one-and-done prospects typically get all the draft love but there are some experienced players who also deserve some. Who are the top senior prospects in the draft?
Dereck Lively II is the best shot-blocking prospect in all of college basketball. The freshman has impressed scouts over the last couple of months. How does he project to the NBA?
There’s not often high floor, high ceiling prospects in regards to the NBA Draft, but Ausar Thompson of the Overtime Elite offers both short-term value and long-term upside.
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