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2017 NBA Draft Big Board: Top 10 ceiling and floor rankings; Top 50 overall rankings

By Miles Jamieson

Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles against UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles against UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) shoots the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Luke Kennard (5) shoots the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Dillon Brooks, F, Oregon

Dillon Brooks is one of the most underrated prospects in this year’s draft. He isn’t a great athlete or defender, but he does his best on the defensive end of the floor. That’s half the battle. Brooks doesn’t have great size, but he has the skills of a potential point forward.

He is a good ball-handler, passer, and off the dribble scorer. He can also spot up if a team already has a primary ball-handler. Brooks doesn’t get a lot of credit as a potential first round pick, but will probably outplay many first round picks as a pro.

10. Luke Kennard, G, Luke Kennard

Luke Kennard isn’t a great prospect, but he has a skill that should keep him in the league for a long time. Kennard is an excellent shooter. He’s not just a shooter; he also has the ability to pass and defend at a solid level. He’ll never be a great defender, but he’s adequate enough.

Kennard’s calling card will be his ability to make jump shots. Teams can never have enough three-point shooting. Even if Kennard doesn’t improve, he’ll still be a valuable piece off the bench.