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NBA Draft: 2018 McDonald’s All-American first impressions

By Connor Harr

SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: R.J. Barrett #5 of Montverde Academy goes up for a layup in a game against Mater Dei High School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: R.J. Barrett #5 of Montverde Academy goes up for a layup in a game against Mater Dei High School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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Keldon Johnson, SG, Kentucky

Composite Ranking: 13

This 6-foot-6 wing is more of a throwback scorer. Johnson uses his ball handling, and physicality to get into the lane make mid range shots, floaters, or tough contested layups. Johnson is a good leaper, but he’s not very quick for a wing. He’s extremely disinterested on the defensive end of the floor and needs to add range on his jumpshot.

However, Johnson should be a starter immediately in Kentucky, even with half of their starting lineup coming back. He should be able to start the season in the Wildcats starting lineup. Keldon Johnson will be the leading scorer this season at the NBA Factory known as Oak Hill Academy.

Being the leading scorer in a program that has produced players like Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, and many more NBA players should tell you that Johnson could be a one and done prospect.