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Incoming college basketball recruits who could be 2020 NBA Draft lottery picks

By Evan Kurland

MARIETTA, GA - MARCH 25: James Wiseman attends the 2019 Powerade Jam Fest on March 25, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images for Powerade)
MARIETTA, GA - MARCH 25: James Wiseman attends the 2019 Powerade Jam Fest on March 25, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images for Powerade) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 20: Isaiah Stewart #33 dunks during the Jordan Brand Classic boys high school all-star basketball game at T-Mobile Arena on April 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 20: Isaiah Stewart #33 dunks during the Jordan Brand Classic boys high school all-star basketball game at T-Mobile Arena on April 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

4. Isaiah Stewart, Washington

Current Strengths: Stewart is a chiseled young man with broad and muscular shoulders, who has even more room to physically develop. Possesses a plus-plus wingspan. Stewart has constantly developed his game and shows a true commitment to improving himself as a basketball player.

Stewart has good yet basic post moves and shows comfortability going over either shoulder for a baby-hook. His jumper has nice touch and projects to reach out to three-point territory. Defensively his long arms allow him to alter shots around the rim and during a regular contest. Has consistently been mentioned as the best, or one of the best rebounders in his class. Can run the floor during the transition and has terrific conditioning for a prospect.

Room for growth: Still needs to be seen how Stewart defends in greater space. He still needs to extend his jump shot as said above but right now is likely, not consistent from the college/international three-point line. His post repertoire could expand, but how many NBA teams are looking for advanced post moves? Stewart doesn’t have many flaws as a prospect. Yes he is only 6’9” but his monster wingspan will allow him to play as a 5 in the NBA, his ceiling will likely be tied to his defense.