Eight prospects to watch in the NBA Draft’s virtual combine
By Jono Perilli
James Wiseman
Prior to the commencement of the NCAA’s 2019-2020 season, James Wiseman was easily the top pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, but after he received a lengthy suspension for receiving $11,500 from his coach to move to Memphis in 2017, questions began to loom over whether Wiseman was ready for the NBA.
With a 7’1″ frame and a unique athletic ability, Wiseman is drawing comparisons to Hassan Whiteside and DeAndre Jordan, all for the right reasons. With arguably the best rebounding ability in the pool of talent, Wiseman also has a fantastic defensive and mobile skillset, being able to push the game at ease.
Wiseman has always been one of the most sought after prospects in the 2020 draft, and with an NBA-ready frame and ethic, he’ll be one of the more productive centers coming out of the draft in recent memory. Tons of eyes will be on Wiseman in the draft combine, with tons of reasons why. Wiseman’s mobility and agility, along with his wingspan will be measured and scouted.
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Wiseman has massive potential with an NBA-ready frame and will be peered at with the top picks in the draft. Still, Wiseman’s playstyle has question marks, and that’s including around his ability to stretch the floor, or lack thereof.
Wiseman cannot shoot, which is a downside to his game and makes a massive impact on whether teams should be selecting him or not. With expectations to be selected by Golden State Warriors, Wiseman still has a chance to improve his shooting ability, especially in an environment like Golden State.
Wiseman is one of the safest picks in the draft, but still, most of the scouts will be eyeing him off.