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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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PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 12: Scottie Lewis #7 of USA Team handles the ball against the World Team on April 12, 2019 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of USA Basketball. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 (Photo by Sam Forencich/USA Basketball)
PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 12: Scottie Lewis #7 of USA Team handles the ball against the World Team on April 12, 2019 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of USA Basketball. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 (Photo by Sam Forencich/USA Basketball) /

8. Scottie Lewis, Florida

Current Strengths: Lewis has an immense physical profile with his long and rangy wing size (6’6) to go along with a plus wingspan. Mental makeup is there as well, Lewis loves basketball and is a competitor. High energy player with a great motor that simply doesn’t stop during the course of a game. Lewis is an unbelievable athlete. The defensive side of the game is his calling card right now. Lewis is a nightmare for opponents and can suffocate an opposing team’s best offensive player. Has the potential to be one of the best perimeter defenders in college as a freshman. Lewis moves his feet really well and uses his length to interrupt passing lanes and make life difficult for ball-handlers. His highwire explosiveness is also evident in transition since he can run and jump with the best in his class. A true team player who is a good passer. Lewis is also a good rebounder and is capable of leading and finishing the fastbreak baseline-to-baseline.

Room for growth: Lewis’ offensive game is on the opposite spectrum of his defensive ability. He is not a real scoring threat and must improve his shooting to at least league average percentage wise. Defenses will dare him to shoot and the greater spacing in college and the NBA has the potential to even further highlight Lewis’ difficulties shooting while simultaneously harming his team’s offensive potency and spacing. The raw talent is evidently seen with Lewis, but he will potentially face difficulties once he is no longer the significantly greatest athlete on the court.