2015 NBA Draft: Emmanuel Mudiay And Other Top International Prospects

Kristaps Porzingis, PF, Latvia

Vitals: 19 years, 7’0”, 220 lbs

If Kristaps’ name sounds familiar, it’s because he was close to entering the 2014 NBA Draft, but chose to withdraw just weeks before the deadline.

In fact, he was such a hot commodity last year, that he even drew consideration from the Orlando Magic with their 12th overall pick, and had reportedly been promised a selection by the Oklahoma City Thunder with their 21st pick.

All rumors aside, this year Porzingis will surely be a lock for the first round, or even the lottery.

The Latvian native has the size, shooting touch and athleticism to be a dangerous stretch-4 in the NBA, and has only continued to improve overseas.

The key to his growth will be bulking up his wiry frame and polishing his lackluster defense, but his stellar offensive game alone should be enough to secure him a lottery spot.