2018 NBA Draft: 5 under-the-radar power forward prospects

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Bennie Boatwright #25 of the USC Trojans handles the ball against Ike Anigbogu #13 of the UCLA Bruins during a quarterfinal game of the Pac-12 Basketball Tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 9, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UCLA won 76-74 (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Bennie Boatwright #25 of the USC Trojans handles the ball against Ike Anigbogu #13 of the UCLA Bruins during a quarterfinal game of the Pac-12 Basketball Tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 9, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UCLA won 76-74 (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images) /
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In our final article in a five part series on underrated NBA Draft prospects at each position, we wrap up with an interesting group of power forwards.

As the college season approaches, we’re looking to break down all the players NBA fans should have their eyes on this year, from the stars like Michael Porter Jr. to more under-the-radar prospects like Rawle Alkins at Arizona.

In our final under-the-radar positional piece, we look at power forwards. Obviously this is an interesting position because many power forwards are small forwards bumped up a position. In addition, many traditional power forwards are now only considered centers, or at least that’s the position that will suit them best for an NBA career.

When it comes to the top of the talent in this group, there are some bonafide lottery picks: Miles Bridges, Robert Williams, Jaren Jackson Jr., and possibly even Michael Porter Jr., depending on where you see him being best on the court.

While that’s quite a group of four, there are some extremely intriguing options that many casual fans may not necessarily know about. There’s a plenitude in the SEC and that’s not solely because of Kentucky. Here are five underrated prospects at power forward worth keeping an eye on.