NBA Draft 2014: Top 10 Forward Prospects

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Feb 4, 2014; Waco, TX, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Andrew Wiggins (22) during the game against the Baylor Bears at the Ferrell Center. The Jayhawks defeated the Bears 69-52. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

2. Andrew Wiggins- Wiggins is an incredible athlete, as he showed at the draft combine by posting a 44-inch vertical, and has the speed of a point guard. Wiggins has the tools (speed, athleticism, size, and length) to become one of the best defenders in the league. The 6’8″ small forward is a solid rebounder (5.9 rpg) and is at his best in the open court. Though, Wiggins must improve on a number of things if he wants to be a superstar player (ball handling, creating offense for himself, shooting consistency). Wiggins is a terrific defender, the question is whether he will be a 20-plus point guy? Expect Wiggins to go as high as No. 1 overall in the draft and no lower than No.3.

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1. Jabari Parker- Parker is a safer choice than Andrew Wiggins, because you know what you are getting. The 6’8.5″ forward is the most NBA ready scorer in the draft class, as he can hit from three (36 percent), shoot the mid-range jumper, or take it to the basket. Parker has a nice handle and has good vision for a small forward. One thing Parker is really good at, for a small forward, is rebounding (8.7 rpg). In order for Parker to be an allstar type player, though, he must work on his defense. Parker is a safe bet for 20-plus points per game for years to come, he must make a name for himself defensively. Parker is a lock as a top-three selection in the draft.

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