2015 NBA Draft: Top Underclassmen Prospects

Apr 5, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Left to right are, Duke Blue Devils center Jahlil Okafor (15) and guard Matt Jones (13) and forward Justise Winslow (12) and guards Tyus Jones (5) and Quinn Cook (2) and head coach Mike Krzyzewski during the team press conference at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 26, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Stanley Johnson (5) reacts against Xavier Musketeers during the second half in the semifinals of the west regional of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Stanley Johnson, SF, 6-7, 243 pounds, Arizona FR*

There have been rumors Johnson is seriously considering staying another year at Arizona, but I just can’t see it. The tough Wildcat small forward put up 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game and is arguably the best perimeter defender in the entire draft.

A lot of people are making a comparison to Andre Iguodala, another Wildcat with similar size and traits. Johnson isn’t quite the passer Iggy was, but you can see why they’re being compared. Like Iguodala, Johnson has the size and speed to matchup against the NBA’s best offensive players, rebounders well for his position, and had a shakey jump shot (although Johnson shot the ball better than expected this season, making 44.6 percent of his shots.

Teams in need of a wing player who can at worst, lock down the opposition, will be looking Johnson’s way come draft day.

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