NBA Draft Scouting Reports

The Step Back 2020 NBA Draft Big Board: Hayes, Okongwu trending up

Patrick Williams, a first-round prospect hiding in plain sight

Onyeka Okongwu deserves recognition as a top-3 NBA Draft prospect

Tyrell Terry’s skill makes him worthy of a lottery selection

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 09: Obadiah Toppin #1 of the Dayton Flyers celebrates a shot during a college basketball game against the George Washington Colonials at the Smith Center on January 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Where does Obi Toppin fit in the NBA?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 11: Paul Reed #4 of the DePaul Blue Demons is defended by Josh Roberts #1 of the St. John's Red Storm at Madison Square Garden on January 11, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Can Paul Reed refine his game to become an NBA star?

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 08: Washington Huskies forward Jaden McDaniels (4) is stopped by Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Killian Tillie (33) during a non-conference basketball game between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Washington Huskies on December 08, 2019, at Hec Edmundson Pavilion in Seattle, Wa. (Photo by Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2020 NBA Draft: Recalibrating expectations for Jaden McDaniels

LEXINGTON, KY - JANUARY 04: Tyrese Maxey #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats brings the ball up court during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena on January 4, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

The case for Tyrese Maxey as the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft

BROOKLYN, NY - NOVEMBER 25: Auburn Tigers forward Isaac Okoro (23) during the second half of the Legends Classic College basketball game between the Auburn Tigers and the New Mexico State Aggies on November 25, 2019 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

How can Isaac Okoro become a viable offensive player?

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2020 NBA Draft: The speed of Kira Lewis fuels his game

VILLANOVA, PA - DECEMBER 01: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl #24 of the Villanova Wildcats dives for the ball against the La Salle Explorers in the second half at Finneran Pavilion on December 1, 2019 in Villanova, Pennsylvania. The Villanova Wildcats defeated the La Salle Explorers 83-72. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is an example of true NBA upside

The Step Back 2020 NBA Draft Big Board: Updates, now that we actually know things

LAHAINA, HI - NOVEMBER 25: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs shoots over Ibi Watson #2 of the Dayton Flyers during the second half at the Lahaina Civic Center on November 25, 2019 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images)

How Anthony Edwards wins as a scorer

MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 26: DeMarcus Nelson of FC Bayern Muenchen and Killian Hayes of Ratiopharm Ulm battle for the ball during the EasyCredit Basketball Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Basketball and Ratiopharm Ulm at Audi Domeon October 26, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)

Is Killian Hayes an NBA point guard?

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 12: Nico Mannion #2 of World Team handles the ball against the USA 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)

2020 NBA Draft: Nico Mannion makes everything easier offensively

NEWARK, NJ - NOVEMBER 14: Michigan State Spartans forward Aaron Henry (11) controls the ball during the second half of the college basketball game between the Seton Hall Pirates and the Michigan State Spartans on November 14, 2019 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Meet Aaron Henry, a 3-and-D wing worth betting on

The Step Back 2020 NBA Draft Preseason Big Board

SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 20: Holy Spirit Cougars guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half of the high school basketball game between the Holy Spirit Prep Cougars and Long Island Lutheran Crusaders on January 20, 2019 at Blake Arena in Springfield, MA (Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Georgia’s Anthony Edwards is the best athletic scorer in the 2020 NBA Draft

MARIETTA, GA - MARCH 25: Tyrese Maxey reacts during the 2019 Powerade Jam Fest on March 25, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images for Powerade)

Tyrese Maxey is Kentucky’s next great one-and-done guard

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 16: Neemias Queta #23 of the Utah State Aggies looks on against the San Diego State Aztecs during the championship game of the Mountain West Conference basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 16, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

NBA Draft 2020: 5 under-the-radar returning players

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 18: James Wiseman #23 of Team Ramsey warms up before the game against Team Stanley during the SLAM Summer Classic 2018 at Dyckman Park on August 18, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Why James Wiseman might not be worth the No. 1 pick hype

FORT MYERS, FL - DECEMBER 18: Isaac Okoro #35 of McEachern High School high fives his teammates against Miami Christian School during the City of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on December 18, 2018 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Isaac Okoro is a special defensive prospect hiding in plain sight

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - MAY 17: Deni Avdija, #44 of U18 Maccabi Teddy Tel Aviv in action during the EB Adidas Next Generation Tournament game between U18 Zalgiris Kaunas v U18 Maccabi Teddy Tel Aviv at Polideportivo Mendizorrotza on May 17, 2019 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Rodolfo Molina/EB via Getty Images)

Deni Avdija can fill the gaps on both sides of the floor

ST CATHARINES, ON - JUNE 12: Matthew Hurt #13 of the United States shoots the ball during the second half of a FIBA U18 Americas Championship group phase game against Puerto Rico at the Meridian Centre on June 12, 2018 in St. Catharines, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Matthew Hurt will break all narratives at Duke

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Cole Anthony’s NBA prospects are based on strength and functional athleticism

KAUNAS, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Rokas Jokubaitis, #31 of Zalgiris Kaunas poses during the Zalgiris Kaunas 2018/2019 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Media Day at Zalgirio Arena on September 21, 2018 in Kaunas, Lithuania. (Photo by Alius Koroliovas/EB via Getty Images)

Evaluating NBA Draft prospects at the FIBA U19 World Championships

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 20: Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils gets a rebound against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second half at Madison Square Garden on December 20, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

The Step Back Final 2019 NBA Draft Big Board

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 22: Grant Williams #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts during the first half against the Colgate Raiders in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Could Grant Williams be the NBA’s next great small-ball 5?