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Rockets Rookie Quadir Copeland was one of the best Two-Way players in Summer League. Copeland helped the Rockets finish with a 4-1 record where he averaged 13/4/3 and 2.6 Steals a game, while shooting 58% from the field and 55% from three on 2 attempts a game. Copeland’s mix of athleticism, defensive motor, instincts, finishing, handle, craft, and passing makes him a really intriguing player at 6’6. Copeland was one of the best on ball defenders in summer league where he made defenders uncomfortable and also stole the ball at an elite defender. Copeland is also great at creating a two way play after a steal in transition. Copeland is also a skilled half court player who has strong passing vision and is elite at getting to the rim and is a strong finisher.

Lakers Rookie Big William Kyle III had a strong defensive showing in Summer League. Kyle’s mix of athleticism, defensive switchability, rim protection, finishing, motor, length, and rebounding at 6’9 helps him impact the game at a strong level and he played a key role in the Lakers finishing with a 6-2 record in Summer League. Kyle was one of the best defenders in Summer League and teams shot just 45% at the rim with Kyle on the floor, compared to 60% with him off. Kyle is also a switchable big who’s able to switch onto smaller players and use his athleticism to make a play or get a steal. Kyle On the offensive end Kyle is a strong lob threat and is good at getting himself open after a screen and plays with an incredibly high motor and consistency creates second chance points with his rebounding.

6’11 Clippers Forward Baba Miller had a strong showing in Summer League. Miller averaged 12/4/2 along with 1.4 Blocks a game while shooting 62% from the field and 50% from three on 2 attempts a game. He also did that in only 23 Minutes a game. Miller impacted the game for the Clippers on both ends using his skill, length, and athleticism to his advantage. Baba was one of the best finishers in Summer League who shot 68% at the rim and showcased his ability to score without the ball at a high level and also was a high level passing connector. On the defensive end Baba was very versatile and consistently guarded smaller players. Baba’s mix of athleticism, length, finishing, defensive versatility, motor, shooting potential, and passing at 6’11 makes him a very intriguing player heading into next season.

Nebraska Wing Pryce Sandfort is one of the most underrated prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft. Sandfort had a strong Junior season where he averaged 18/5/2 on 48/42/86 splits and helped Nebraska finish as one of the best teams in college basketball. Sandfort is one of the best shooters and finishers in the class who shot 42% from three on 9 attempts a game at 6’7 and is an elite movement shooter who’s great at making contested shots or getting himself open. Sandfort was one of the most efficient movement shooters in the country who shot 42% on 120 movement three attempts which gives him a lot of versatility as an off ball shooter and it’s not something you see often from someone Sandfort’s height. Sandfort is also a high level off the dribble shooter who shot 45% on off the dribble threes. Sandfort is also a high level finisher who shot 70% at the rim on 101 attempts, and he’s a strong cutter and slasher who excels at finishing at the rim from handoff sets or from the PNR. Sandfort is also a skilled passer who has the ability to find his teammates with his vision.

Northern Iowa’s Jaydon Kimbrough is one of the most intriguing longterm NBA Draft Prospects in this year’s incoming freshman class. The 6’4 Guard was one of the biggest standouts in Iowa who averaged 19/5/3 and shot 52% from the field and 39% from three. Kimbrough was also a major reason why his team went 25-0 and won the 4A State Championship in Iowa. Kimbrough also was a standout in Under Armor who averaged 21/6/3 and shot 38% from three on 9 attempts a game. Kimbrough is one of the best shooters and shot makers in his class and he has the ability to score on all 3 levels at a high level. Kimbrough plays with a great pace for the game and has the ability to impact the game with and without the ball. He’s a high level off the dribble shooter from three and from the mid range who can hit tough shots and create space for himself. Kimbrough is also an efficient finisher who can get to the rim at a strong level, and he’s also a skilled connective passer and active defender. Kimbrough’s mix of 3 level scoring, creation, pace, off ball play, motor, and connective passing gives him the chance to be one of the most impactful freshmen in all of college basketball next season and be a huge stockriser.

Lehigh 6’4 Guard Josh Ingram has the potential to be one of the best mid major draft prospects in college basketball next season. Ingram had a strong season last year for Lehigh where he averaged 11/5/3 and shot 49% from the field and 38% from three on 4 attempts a game. Ingram has a strong mix of defense, shooting, passing, finishing, rebounding, motor, athleticism, creation, and off ball instincts that makes him an extremely valuable and versatile player who has among the best glue guys and two way players in the country last year. Ingram is a high level defender who was one of the best guard defenders in the country last year. Ingram plays with a high motor and uses his size and athleticism to defend in one on one situations at an elite level where players shot just 24% on isolation’s against him, he’s also great at attacking passing lanes and is a strong shot blocker for his height. On the offensive end Ingram is an extremely skilled off ball player who’s great at getting open as a spot up shooter and is also a high level driver who shot 70% at the rim. Ingram is also an elite cutter and strong connective passer. Ingram is also an efficient off the dribble scorer who’s great at creating space for himself. Ingram was also one of 5 players in college basketball last season who had an AST% of 15, shoot 35% from three on 40 makes, and shoot 70% at the rim on 40 makes, joining Bennett Stirtz, Bruce Thornton, Christian Anderson, and Yaxel Lendeborg. Ingram returned to Lehigh where he’s set to get a bigger role and he has the potential to be one of the best mid major players in the country and be a breakout draft prospect.

North Dakota State’s Kaden Tate is set to be one of the best defenders in college basketball next season. The 6’7 Sophomore was the best defender in Juco last season where he averaged 10/9/2 and 2.2 blocks a game along with 2 steals a game in only 22 minutes a game. Tate also shot 66% from the field and was a major reason why Des Moines CC won 33 games. Tate is an elite defender with great tools as he has a big wingspan and is a strong athlete. Tate is great at using his length, athleticism, and defensive instincts, and awareness to be an extremely versatile and deadly defender who impacts the defensive end all over the court. Tate is a great off ball defender who can read passing lanes for steals, and is also an elite help defender who can protect the rim and is great at defending in one on one situations. Tate’s defensive ability helps any team he’s on be a top defensive team. Tate is also a skilled finisher on the offensive end who shot 72% at the rim and is great at getting to his spots off the ball in the half court and in transition. Tate is also a skilled connective passer and is an elite rebounder. Tate is transferring to North Dakota State where he’ll be one of the most valuable Mid Major players in the country.

There aren’t many better shooters in college basketball next season than Belmont’s 6’9 Wing Eoin Dillon. Dillon had a strong freshman season where he averaged 8/3/2 in only 16 MPG and shot 49% from the field and 45% from three on 4 attempts a game. Dillon is an extremely skilled passer and shooter for his height and age which provides him with a ton of versatility on the court. Dillon is an extremely skilled movement and off the dribble shooter who shot 40% on movement threes on a strong sample size. There’s not many 6’9 players who are as good from movement threes as Dillon and he’s also good at getting to his spots for standstill threes. Dillon is also an extremely skilled passer who has the passing vision to find his teammates at a high level and he has the ability to make strong reads for his height and age. Dillon is also a skilled finisher who shot 70% at the rim. Next season Dillon is set to be the full time starter where he has the chance to be one of the most complete shooters in the country with his mix of movement shooting, passing, and finishing at his height

UNLV’s Tyrin Jones is one of the biggest potential breakout prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft. Jones had a strong freshman season for UNLV last season where he averaged 12/5/1 along with 1 steal a game and 2.2 BPG. Jones also shot 59% from the field. Jones is an elite athlete at 6’9 who also has a massive wingspan and his combination of athleticism and length gives him an incredibly high defensive ceiling. Jones was one of the best defenders in the MWC last year and is an extremely versatile defender who uses his mobility to create two way plays as a shot blocker or attacking passing lanes. On the offensive end Jones is an incredibly efficient rim runner with a high motor who’s also good at positioning himself for off ball layups at the rim. Jones is also a talented creator for his height and he has the ability to consistently create for himself in the halfcourt, and in transition with his handle which is something you don’t see often from his archetype. Jones is also a skilled passer and playmaker who has a very high playmaking ceiling as he develops as a creator. Jones has one of the highest ceilings in next year’s class with his mix of athleticism, length, passing, rim protection, defensive versatility, creation, finishing, and off ball play. Jones decided to come back to UNLV where he has the chance to be one of the best Mid Major players in the country and be a major stock riser.

6’9 Wing Isaiah Broady is one of the most intriguing players in D2 next season. Broady had a strong year last season where he averaged 12/6/1 and shot 52% from the field for one of the best teams’s in D2 where he helped Western New Mexico win 22 games. Broady is one of the best athletes in D2 who has the ability to be used as a rim runner and he has the ability to use his athleticism and handle to create his own shot at the rim. Broady was one the most efficient off ball finishers in D2 and was efficient as a creator. Broady is also a strong mid range creator and scorer for his height, while also being a solid spot up shooter and he’s also an active defender who uses his athleticism to defend multiple positions. Broady was one of the best players who returned to D2 where he transferred to Cal State Dominguez Hills where he has the chance to be one of the best D2 players in the country.

Florida Gulf Coast Forward Bryson Lucas is one of the most intriguing mid major players in college basketball next season. The 6’8 Forward was a D2 standout where he averaged 17/10/3 along with 2 steals a game and 1 block a game. Lucas also shot 49% from the field. Lucas was an elite defender in D2 who used his athleticism, size, strength, instincts, and length to be an extremely versatile defender who could defend multiple positions, attack passing lanes, and be a help rim protector. Lucas was also an elite finisher who shot 69% at the rim and had the ability to create his own shot at the rim or be an elite off ball finisher with his cutting and offensive rebounding ability. Lucas is also a strong mid range scorer and spot up 3pt shooter who shot 35% on spot up 3s. Lucas is also a strong passing connector who has the vision to find his teammates with and without the ball in his hands. Lucas has a strong mix of athleticism, motor, rebounding, off ball craft, creation, finishing, passing, and defensive versatility that makes him a unique and valuable player.

Florida State’s Kam Taylor is one of the best returners in the 2027 NBA Draft and has the potential to be a lottery pick. The 6’7 guard had a breakout sophomore season for UNC Asheville where he averaged 19/5/3 and was one of the best mid major players in the country. Taylor’s mix of athleticism, finishing, shooting upside, playmaking, motor, defensive upside, and shot creation at his height and age gives him one of the highest ceilings in next year’s class Taylor is one of the best athletes in the country at 6’7 who has a 46 inch vertical and an elite quick first step, and he uses his athleticism to his advantage to be a highly versatile scorer. Taylor’s mix of athleticism, pace, finishing, and craft helped him be one of the most efficient PNR players in the country where he finished in the 90th percentile on 103 attempts. Taylor’s skill in the PNR helped him consistently play PG for UNC Asheville where he provided a lot of versatility as a shot creator and playmaker. Taylor was an extremely skilled driver at the rim who shot 59% at the rim on 188 attempts and is also elite at drawing fouls, he’s also good at using his rim pressure and scoring to create open shots for his teammates as a playmaker. Taylor is also a strong mid range scorer who is a good tough shot maker and has great touch on his floaters. Taylor also shot 35% from three in conference play on 5 attempts a game and has an extremely quick jumper. Taylor transferred to Florida State where he has the chance to be one of the biggest breakout prospects in next year’s draft class.