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2017 NBA Mock Draft: An Early Look Ahead

By Maxwell Ogden

MAPLE GROVE, MN- MAY 23: Harry Giles #1 from Team CP3 and Wesleyan Christian Academy during Session Four of the Nike EYBL on May 23, 2015 at Maple Grove Community Gym in Maple Grove, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images)
MAPLE GROVE, MN- MAY 23: Harry Giles #1 from Team CP3 and Wesleyan Christian Academy during Session Four of the Nike EYBL on May 23, 2015 at Maple Grove Community Gym in Maple Grove, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images) /
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12. Jonathan Isaac, Florida State Seminoles

Position: Small Forward
Age: 18 (10/3/1997)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’10.5″, 205 pounds, 7’1.25″
Slash Line: N/A
Season Averages: N/A

Jonathan Isaac is 100 percent upside at this current juncture, but that upside is truly incredible. A former guard, Isaac has grown to just under 6’11” with a wingspan that stretches longer than 7’1″.

Isaac doesn’t quite have Kevin Durant or Brandon Ingram’s length, but he has the physical gifts to be an explosive scorer at the next level.

Isaac isn’t yet a consistent shooter, but he has the potential to develop into one with a high release point and plus athleticism. He can rise up off the bounce as quickly as just about anyone at his size, and has outstanding handles for a small forward.

A 6’11” small forward with the ability to create penetration will always receive hype, and rightfully so.

Florida State isn’t exactly a haven for star-caliber prospects, and Isaac has many areas in which he must improve. The upside is significant, however, and that could be enough to convince a general manager to utilize a lottery pick on Isaac’s upside.

Isaac may go higher or lower than this, but strictly talking potential, he’s one of the 14 best players in this draft class.

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