2018 NBA Draft: 5 best senior prospects

5. Alize Johnson, PF, Missouri State

After spending time in junior college, the 2016-17 campaign marked Johnson’s first season of Division I basketball. He didn’t necessarily face the staunchest competition, but looked the part of an NBA prospect with a mobile 6’9″ frame and one of the more versatile offensive attacks you’ll find outside the first round discussion.

There are some clear points of concern with Johnson. He’s only 206 pounds, meaning he’ll need to add more muscle in order to defend well at the next level. He also lacks a certain degree of polish — something his second year with Missouri State should help address.

He’ll be 22 by the time the draft comes around, and raw 22-year-olds aren’t the most ideal archetype, but his potential is too impressive to overlook. He has legit playmaking skills at the 4-spot, while his 3-point stroke — which yielded a 38.8 percent success rate last season — has shown plenty of promise.

He’s highly adept in transition, where is athleticism and playmaking ability shine. That, combined with promise as a spot shooter, should give teams enough reason to give Johnson a look. His ability to add muscle and continue his improvement against mid-major competition will be key in determining where his draft stock inevitably falls.