2018 NBA Draft: Most underrated/overrated prospects at each position

SAN ANTONIO, TX - APRIL 02: Jalen Brunson #1 of the Villanova Wildcats reacts against the Michigan Wolverines in the first half during the 2018 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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DALLAS, TX – MARCH 17: Zhaire Smith #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders celebrates in the second half against the Florida Gators during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at the American Airlines Center on March 17, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Most Overrated Shooting Guard: Zhaire Smith, Texas Tech

Somehow, Zhaire Smith has shot up NBA Draft boards over the last few weeks. Yes, he looks good in his workouts. How can he not. He’s an athletic freak and his jumper looks better by the day. He’s still very unproven, more than most prospects in this pool, and that absolutely scares me.

There’s drafting based on potential and then there’s ranking Smith as a top 12 overall player in this pool. Let’s slow down a bit on Zhaire Smith.

Could he eventually grow into a solid contributor in the NBA? Absolutely. Will he be that in year one or even two? Unlikely. Let’s remember, Smith averaged just 11 points per game during his freshman season at Texas. He was also only asked to take seven shots per game.