The deadline has passed for college basketball players to declare for theย 2014 NBA Draft. ย Here is the up-to-date list of the 2014 NBA Draft early entries.
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UPDATED: 4/28/14
DECLARED
Jordan Adams, SG, UCLA, 6-5, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 17.4 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 48.5 FG%, 83.6 FT%, 35.6 3-PT%
After originally expected to return for his junior season, Adams had a late change of heart and decided to enter the draft. ย He is a physical two guard who knows how to score the basketball from all over the court but is a borderline first round pick.
Kyle Anderson, G/F, UCLA, 6-9, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 14.6 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 6.5 apg, 1.8 spg, 48 FG%, 73.7 FT%, 48.3 3-PT%
One of the more unique prospects in recent college basketball memory, Anderson did it all for UCLA this year. It is hard to peg his position at the next level but some team will certainly be intrigued enough to take him, possibly as high as the late lottery.
Isaiah Austin, C, Baylor, 7-1, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 11.2 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 3.1 bpg, 44.7 FG%, 68.3 FT%, 27.7 3-PT%
While Austin has the height, shot blocking ability, and nice mid-range game, his lack of strength and physicality is a huge red flag for NBA teams. He isnโt ready to contribute at the next level and as a result might fall into the second round.
Chane Behanan, PF, Colorado State, 6-6, Jr.
โ13-โ14: did not play
Off the court issues forced Behanan to leave Louisville and transfer to Colorado State. However, Behanan wonโt play a game with the Rams and instead declare for the NBA Draft which is a mistake since he is an undersized power forward and wonโt get drafted.
Khem Birch, PF, UNLV, 6-9, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 11.5 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 3.8 bpg, 51 FG%, 69.3 FT%
Due to his length and athleticism, Birch makes his mark as a rebounder and shot blocker. ย However, he is just 6-9, lacks physicality, and is fairly limited offensively which doesnโt bode well for his draft potential. ย He is a second round pick at best.
Sim Bhullar, C, New Mexico State, 7-5, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 10.4 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 3.4 bpg, 64.8 FG%, 53.8 FT%
Dude is hugeโฆ and thatโs about it. Some team might roll the dice on him in the second round but Bhullar doesnโt really have much true NBA potential.
Jabari Brown, SG, Missouri, 6-5, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 19.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 46.7 FG%, 79.7 FT%, 41 3-PT%
A sharpshooter from the perimeter, I expected Brown to declare for the draft after a huge junior season in which he led the SEC in scoring. ย He should be a solid second round pick and may possibly sneak into the late first round with solid pre-draft workouts.
Jahii Carson, PG, Arizona State, 5-10, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 18.6 ppg, 4.6 apg, 4 rpg, 43.3 FG%, 71.9 FT%, 39.1 3-PT%
Even at the start of the season, it was pretty much a forgone conclusion that Carson was NBA-bound after his sophomore season. ย His lack of size is a huge concern for the next level which is why he projects as a second round pick.
Semaj Christon, PG, Xavier, 6-3, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 17 ppg, 4.2 apg, 2.7 rpg, 1.3 spg, 47.9 FG%, 66.8 FT%, 38.8 3-PT%
This isnโt a surprising decision even though Christon is not a first round lock. There are several point guards who are borderline first round picks and while Christonโs size and athleticism is impressive, his inconsistency shooting the ball from the perimeter is something he will need to overcome.
Jordan Clarkson, G, Missouri, 6-5, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 17.5 ppg, 3.4 apg, 3.8 rpg, 44.7 FG%, 83.1 FT%, 28.1 3-PT%
The former Tulsa transfer is a combo guard with good size for the next level. ย He doesnโt shoot it all that well from distance but is dangerous attacking the tin. ย He should be a mid-late first round pick.
DeAndre Daniels, SF, UConn, 6-8, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 12.4 ppg, 8 rpg, 49.5 FG%, 42.2 FT%, 35.6 3-PT%
A terrific performance during the Huskiesโ run to the National Championship did wonders for Danielsโ NBA draft stock. With his size and athleticism, he has the attributes to be a solid NBA small forward and could sneak into the late first round.
Spencer Dinwiddie, G, Colorado, 6-5, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 14.7 ppg, 3.1 apg, 3.8 rpg, 1.5 spg, 46.6 FG%, 85.7 FT%, 41.3 3-PT%
Despite missing the second half of the season with a torn ACL, Dinwiddie is declaring for the draft. ย He was a borderline first round pick at the start of the season and the injury only hurts his stock. ย Itโs uncertain as to how he can help his stock leading up to the draft since he is still recovering from injury and more than likely, ends up being a second round selection.
Joel Embiid, C, Kansas, 7-0, Fr.
โ13-โ14: 11.2 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.6 bpg, 62.6 FG%, 68.5 FT%
Despite still being rather raw to the game of basketball, Embiidโs rapid development throughout his freshman season points to him being the next dominant big man. ย There are some concerns regarding a back injury that kept him out for the final few weeks of the season that could affect his stock a bit. ย If the NBA doctors check him out and all looks okay, Embiid will be one of the top three picks in the draft.
Tyler Ennis, PG, Syracuse, 6-2, Fr.
โ13-โ14: 12.9 ppg, 5.5 apg, 3.4 rpg, 2.1 spg, 41.1 FG%, 76.5 FT%, 35.3 3-PT%
Ennis showed poise beyond his years this season as the freshman floor leader for โCuse and that helped his NBA Draft stock tremendously. ย His stock is hot right now so it makes sense for him to declare since he will likely be a lottery selection.
Aaron Gordon, F, Arizona, 6-9, Fr.
โ13-โ14: 12.4 ppg, 8 rpg, 49.5 FG%, 42.2 FT%, 35.6 3-PT%
I was secretly rooting for Gordon to return to school so Zona would be loaded next year and he could continue to develop his all-around offensive game. It is hard to turn down the possibility of being a top five pick though which is why Gordon is NBA bound. The fact that he is a tweener forward could scare some teams away though.
Jerami Grant, SF, Syracuse, 6-8, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 12.1 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 49.6 FG%, 67.4 FT%
Grant possesses the athleticism and length that NBA teams drool over. His perimeter game needs to improve drastically before he is ready to contribute at the next level. He probably needed another year at Cuse but since he could go as high as the late lottery, you canโt blame him for turning pro.
Gary Harris, SG, Michigan State, 6-4, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 16.7 ppg, 4 rpg, 2.7 apg, 42.9 FG%, 81 FT%, 35.2 3-PT%
Harris is a gifted all-around player and a lottery lock which makes this decision a no-brainer.
Rodney Hood, SF, Duke, 6-8, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 16.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 46.4 FG%, 80.7 FT%, 42 3-PT%
Hood was overshadowed a bit by Parker this season but has all of the attributes to be a prototypical NBA small forward. The lefty has a smooth outside shot and is also athletic which is why he figures to land in the late lottery.
Nick Johnson, G, Arizona, 6-3, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 16.3 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 2.8 apg, 43.2 FG%, 78.1 FT%, 36.7 3-PT%
The Pac 12 Player of the Year had an awesome junior campaign. However, Johnson is an undersized two guard who doesnโt have point guard abilities which tremendously affects his draft stock. He could sneak into the first round but more than likely ends up in the second.
Alex Kirk, C, New Mexico, 7-0, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 13.3 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 2.7 bpg, 49 FG%, 66.7 FT%, 21.4 3-PT%
Rather than returning for his redshirt senior season, the Lobo big man is heading to the NBA. He took a step back during his junior year though and could end up going undrafted due to a lack of athleticism.
Zach LaVine, G, UCLA, 6-5, Fr.
โ13-โ14: 9.4 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.8 apg, 44.1 FG%, 69.1 FT%, 37.5 3-PT%
Whatโs the rush, Zach? LaVine has a world of potential and talent, but he is nowhere near being NBA ready. He will still be a first round pick but his stock is all over the map. I think he would have been better served going back for his sophomore season, being the guy for the Bruins next year, and securing his status as a high lottery prospect in the 2015. I hope LaVine is excited to play in the D-League for a year or two.
K.J. McDaniels, SF, Clemson, 6-6, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 17.1 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 2.8 bpg, 45.9 FG%, 84.2 FT%, 30.4 3-PT%
Thanks to a monster all-around junior season, McDaniels emerged as a legit first round prospect. ย He is extremely athletic and a force on the defensive end. ย I wouldnโt be surprised if he ends up being selected in the late lottery.
James Michael McAdoo, PF, North Carolina, 6-9, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 14.2 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1.3 bpg, 45.8 FG%, 53.7 FT%
Considered a top ten prospect coming out of high school, McAdoo has seen his draft stock steadily slip during his three years at UNC. ย At this point, he is who he is (cue Dennis Green quote about Chicago Bears.) ย Heโs athletic but not big enough to be a power forward and not skilled enough on the perimeter to be a small forward. ย He will likely be a second round pick unless he really impressed during workouts.
Mitch McGary, C, Michigan, 6-10, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 9.5 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 54.5 FG%, 66.7 FT%
McGary missed most of this past season after undergoing back surgery but with recent news that he was going to be suspended for the 2014-15 season because of a failed drug test, McGaryโs hand was forced and he enters the draft. He would have likely been a late lottery pick had he left after his freshman year but now he is a borderline first round pick.
Eric Moreland, PF, Oregon State, 6-10, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 8.9 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 2 bpg, 50.8 FG%, 55.6 FT%
Moreland tested the waters last season so heโs diving full in this year. He is long, athletic, and a terrific rebounder but his lack of an offensive game leaves him as a borderline second round pick.
Johnny OโBryant, PF, LSU, 6-9, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 15.4 ppg, 7.7 rpg, .9 bpg, 49.6 FG%, 63.4 FT%
The former McDonaldโs All-American and put together back-to-back solid seasons and since the LSU program isnโt going anywhere, declaring for the NBA Draft makes sense even though he isnโt a first round lock.
Jabari Parker, SF, Duke, 6-8, Fr.
โ13-โ14: 19.1 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 47.3 FG%, 74.8 FT%, 35.8 3-PT%
You have to respect Parker for contemplating his decision as much as he did but ultimately, he couldnโt turn down being a top three pick.
Elfrid Payton, G, Louisiana-Lafayette, 6-4, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 19.2 ppg, 5.9 apg, 6 rpg, 50.9 FG%, 60.9 FT%, 25.9 3-PT%
Your average college basketball fan likely has no idea who Payton is but the combo guard could end up being selected in the first round. ย He is athletic and at his best off the bounce though he is an inconsistent outside shooter.
Julius Randle, PF, Kentucky, 6-9, Fr.
โ13-โ14: 15 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 50 FG%, 70.6 FT%
Randle was a man among boys at the college level and proved to be a force inside. There really wasnโt much of a decision for him to make since he will be a top eight pick.
Glenn Robinson III, SF, Michigan, 6-6, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 13.1 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 48.8 FG%, 75.7 FT%, 30.6 3-PT%
GR3 didnโt have the breakout season that he needed to ensure he would be a first round pick. He is a bit undersized to be a small forward at the next level and isnโt a good enough shooter or creator to be a first round pick.
LaQuinton Ross, SF, Ohio State, 6-8, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 15.2 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 44.7 FG%, 73.2 FT%, 35.3 3-PT%
Ross has good size and is a capable outside shooter but doesnโt bring much to the floor in terms of creating off the bounce. ย He will be a second round pick.
JaKarr Sampson, SF, St. Johnโs, 6-9, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 12.8 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 49.5 FG%, 56.5 FT%, 20 3-PT%
Dumb decision. ย Sampson is long, extremely athletic, and has a nice mid-range game. ย However, he is nowhere near NBA ready and should have returned to school to improve his ball-handling and three-point range. ย There is a good chance he goes undrafted.
Marcus Smart, PG, Oklahoma State, 6-4, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 18 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 4.8 apg, 2.9 spg, 42.2 FG%, 72.8 FT%, 29.9 3-PT%
Smart surprised many be returning for his sophomore season but still proved himself as a top prospect. The incident at Texas Tech that got him suspended for three games shouldnโt affect his stock much as NBA teams are more impressed with his intensity, leadership, and versatility.
Roscoe Smith, F, UNLV, 6-8, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 11.1 ppg, 10.9 rpg, 53.1 FG%, 66.7 FT%
A ferocious rebounder on both ends of the floor, Smith is a borderline draft pick. ย He is too undersized to play power forward but not skilled enough on the perimeter to be a small forward. ย Some team will likely roll the dice on him in the second round but his skillset doesnโt project well for the next level.
Nik Stauskas, SG, Michigan, 6-6, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 17.5 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 3.3 apg, 47 FG%, 82.4 FT%, 44.2 3-PT%
After blowing up during his sophomore season and winning Big Ten Player of the Year honors, Stauskas saw his draft stock soar. He has always been known as a three-point sniper but showed off his athleticism at the rim this season which is why he figures to be a late lottery/late teens selection.
Jarnell Stokes, PF, Tennessee, 6-8, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 15.1 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 53.1 FG%, 69.6 FT%
Stokes is physical and skilled but undersized. As a result, he is a borderline first round pick.
Noah Vonleh, PF, Indiana, 6-10, Fr.
โ13-โ14: 11.3 ppg, 9 rpg, 1.4 bpg, 52.3 FG%, 71.6 FT%, 48.5 3-PT%
Vonleh possesses all of the physical attributes to be a prototypical power forward at the next level. Plus, he displayed an improved outside stroke as the season progressed. He should be a top ten pick on draft night.
T.J. Warren, SF, N.C. State, 6-8, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 24.9 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 52.5 FG%, 69 FT%, 26.7 3-PT%
The reigning ACC Player of the Year and third leading scorer in college basketball, Warren is a terrific all-around scorer but has other areas of his game that need improvement. ย Nevertheless, he should be a mid-first round pick.
Andrew Wiggins, SF, Kansas, 6-8, Fr.
โ13-โ14: 17.1 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 44.8 FG%, 77.5 FT%, 34.1 3-PT%
Was there really any doubt? ย He is the likely #1 pick in the draft and wonโt fall lower than #3.
James Young, SG, Kentucky, 6-6, Fr.
โ13-โ14: 14.3 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 40.7 FG%, 70.6 FT%, 34.9 3-PT%
I really like Young and think he will end up being a late lottery pick. He has good size to be an NBA two guard and has such a smooth stroke from the perimeter and NBA teams are always looking for perimeter threats.
RETURNING
Brandon Ashley, PF, Arizona, 6-9, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 11.5 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 52.2 FG%, 75.7 FT%, 37.9 3-PT%
The season ending foot injury pretty much made it a guarantee that Ashley would be back for his junior campaign.
Willie Cauley-Stein, C, Kentucky, 7-0, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 6.8 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 2.9 bpg, 59.6 FG%, 48.2 FT%
Cauley-Stein was replaced in the starting lineup by Dakari Johnson during the season which hurt his stock. He is a rim protector but still very limited on the offensive end. Nonetheless, he would have been a first round pick. My question for WCS is how will his playing time be affected next season since UK will be stacked in their frontcourt.
Branden Dawson, SF, Michigan State, 6-6, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 11.2 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 61.3 FG%, 65.6 FT%
Dawson has been a solid role player for Sparty but hasnโt done enough to warrant leaving school early. Next season he should get a chance to be featured more on the offensive end which could help him get off the second round bubble.
Sam Dekker, SF, Wisconsin, 6-8, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 12.4 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 46.9 FG%, 68.6 FT%, 32.6 3-PT%
Smart decision by Dekker since he is nowhere near NBA ready. ย He has a lot of potential but needs to get stronger and spend at least another year in Madison.
A.J. Hammons, C, Purdue, 7-0, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 10.8 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 3.1 bpg, 51.1 FG%, 70.1 FT%
The size is there but the effort and consistency is not. Hammons needs to become more of a threat down low next season to ensure he is a first round pick.
Olivier Hanlan, SG, Boston College, 6-4, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 18.5 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.9 apg, 44.7 FG%, 81.1 FT%, 34.7 3-PT%
The Canadian had some ups and downs during his sophomore year and wasnโt going to be a surefire first round pick. A coaching change at BC led some to believe he would bolt for the NBA but Hanlan made the right move here by staying in school.
Montrezl Harrell, PF, Louisville, 6-8, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 14 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 1.3 bpg, 60.9 FG%, 46.4 FT%
This was a bit surprising since Harrell seems to have been a first round lock. He is a bit undersized but his length and strength makes up for his shortcomings. Becoming a more versatile offensive weapon will help his stock for next year.
Aaron Harrison, SG, Kentucky, 6-5, Fr.
โ13-โ14: 13.7 ppg, 3 rpg, 1.9 apg, 42.3 FG%, 79 FT%, 35.6 3-PT%
Despite his big-time shots during the NCAA Tournament, an up-and-down freshman season had Aaron as a borderline first round pick. Maturing during his sophomore season will be necessary to ensure he is a first round pick in 2015.
Andrew Harrison, PG, Kentucky, 6-5, Fr.
โ13-โ14: 10.9 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 4 apg, 36.7 FG%, 76.4 FT%, 35.1 3-PT%
Like his twin brother, Andrew had a rollercoaster first year at UK. He was a lottery prospect at the start of the season but his stock steadily declined due to his inconsistent play. Andrew will also need to mature during his sophomore season to help his draft potential.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, SF, Arizona, 6-7, Fr.
โ13-โ14: 9.1 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 49 FG%, 68.2 FT%
There was a realistic chance RHJ would have been a lottery pick but returning for his sophomore season can certainly help his stock. If he can improve his jump shot, Hollis-Jefferson could move into the top ten of the 2015 NBA Draft.
Dakari Johnson, C, Kentucky, 7-0, Fr.
โ13-โ14: 5.2 ppg, 3.9 rpg, .6 bpg, 56.9 FG%, 44.7 FT%
Johnson made strides during his freshman year eventually replacing Willie Cauley-Stein as UKโs starting center. However, he still would have been a borderline first round pick. He can improve his draft stock by continuing to develop his low post game but will he he get enough minutes in a crowded Wildcat frontcourt next season?
Frank Kaminsky, C, Wisconsin, 7-0, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 13.9 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.7 bpg, 52.8 FG%, 76.5 FT%, 37.8 3-PT%
After a breakout NCAA Tournament performance, Kaminsky could have struck while the iron was hot and likely been a first round pick. ย I admire his decision to return to school and if he continues to develop his all-around game, will be a first round lock in 2015.
Marcus Paige, PG, North Carolina, 6-1, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 17.5 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3.2 rpg, 1.5 spg, 44 FG%, 87.7 FT%, 38.9 3-PT%
The Carolina sophomore took on more of a scoring role this season and because it is a relatively thin point guard class, may have been a first round pick. ย With that uncertainty, Paige ultimately made the right decision in heading back for another year at UNC.
Alex Poythress, SF, Kentucky, 6-8, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 5.9 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 49.7 FG%, 62.5 FT%, 24.2 3-PT%
Poythressโ NBA Draft stock continues to head in the wrong direction. He was relegated to coming off the bench this season and would have been a borderline second round pick. With Kentucky having a loaded frontcourt next season though, I am not sure how much his draft stock will rise.
Wayne Selden, SG, Kansas, 6-5, Fr.
โ13-โ14: 9.7 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.5 spg, 43.7 FG%, 62.9 FT%, 32.8 3-PT%
Selden was overshadowed by Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid this past season and as a result didnโt produce up to his potential. ย He could have been a first round pick but made the smart choice by returning to KU which should only help his stock for next year.
Juwan Staten, PG, West Virginia, 6-1, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 18.1 ppg, 5.8 apg, 5.6 rpg, 1.2 spg, 48.6 FG%, 71.9 FT%, 40 3-PT%
The former Dayton transfer had a breakout junior campaign that garnered him some attention from NBA scouts. ย Still, there was no guarantee of him being a first round pick and he needs to improve his outside shooting to prove that he can play in the league (Staten is just 6-24 from distance over his past two seasons.)
Kaleb Tarczewski, C, Arizona, 7-0, Soph.
โ13-โ14: 9.9 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1 bpg, 58.4 FG%, 75.6 FT%
Zeus likely would have been a first round pick based on his size alone but he made the right decision in returning to school since his offensive game still needs some fine tuning.
Delon Wright, G, Utah, 6-5, Jr.
โ13-โ14: 15.5 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 5.3 apg, 2.5 spg, 56.1 FG%, 79.3 FT%, 22.2 3-PT%
A JUCO transfer this season, Wright had a breakout season for the Utes and was a huge reason for their turnaround. He is a versatile guard who can stuff the stat sheet but struggles with his outside shooting. Returning to Utah is a smart decision as he could be a first round pick next year if he improves his perimeter game.
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