Mar 19, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Stanley Johnson (5) shoots the basketball against Texas Southern Tigers forward Jason Carter (23) during the first half in the second round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Stanley Johnson, Arizona
6-7, Small Forward (FR)
NBA Draft Projection: Top-10
On a team full of NBA talent, Stanley Johnson is probably the player with the most professional upside on the Arizona Wildcats roster. Johnson isn’t always the first guy that jumps off the screen, which can be said for a few guys on this list, while watching the Wildcats, he certainly has had his moments this season.
Johnson has the ability to take his man off the dribble, finish through traffic and is a defensive juggernaut. He’s a hard-nosed team-first freshman that lets the game come to him. His talent is still raw, but his talent is pretty evident when watching Johnson on the basketball court.
Matchup: Johnson and the Wildcats get a very underrated Xavier team that is fresh off defeating a pesky Georgia State team in the round of 32. Defense will be played, and Johnson could be the difference maker there.
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