Welcome to version 2.0 of the 2017 NBA Draft Big Board from The Step Back. The 2017 class is stacked with talent and it reportedly has league front offices excited about the possibilities. Through nearly a half season of college basketball and international ball, we have both clarity and more uncertainty than ever. At this point, names like Markelle Fultz and Josh Jackson have solidified their places as top picks, and the lottery is starting to look well established. But after that, there is a lot of variability between players who could be on the lottery’s fringes and the 2nd round. Previously well-regarded prospects like Isaiah Hartenstein have struggled, while players like Justin Patton have emerged out of seemingly nowhere to gain 1st round consideration.
I’ve gotten back together with fellow writer Chris Stone to put together our list of the top 60 prospects available next June. Let’s get started.