The Top Ten Prospects In 2009 NBA Draft

By MICHAEL ROSNER

With the NBA draft only two days away the players that will have the brightest future are:
#1 Blake Griffin
Has the size, hustle and athleticism to be a very good NBA player for a long time. He is the #1 pick in the draft and will be playing for the Clippers.

#2 Hasheem Thabeet
He has more potential than anyone in the draft. He can get up and down the court, block shots and change the game on defense. He will also get garbage points and probably average 10-11 pts/gm. He has only been playing basketball for six years and his offensive game will get much better over the next couple of years.

#3 Stephen Curry
Curry is the purest shooter in the draft. He reminds me a lot of a smaller Reggie Miller the way he can get open without the ball. He can play point, but needs a little work on his handle. Will be a good one.

#4 DeJuan Blair
He is a poor mans Charles Barkley. As long as he stays healthy and keeps his weight down he is a can't miss. He will help a team immediately and add toughness where ever he goes. He will be good for a long time.

#5 Brandon Jennings
This guy is instant offense. If he was allowed to enter the draft last year he would have been a lottery pick. The upside is tremendous.

#6 Johnny Flynn
Good things come in small packages. This guy is a leader on the court, who can make all the plays. He has a big heart and a never say die attitude.

#7 Tyreke Evans
Has size and athletic ability. After a great season at Memphis he enters the draft. He needs work on his ball handling and his shot. If he improves his jumper he will be a star.

#8 James Harden
Harden is a lock down defender and know how to get to the free throw line. If he is in the right situation he can be an asset this year. Needs to work on his shooting.

#9 Ricky Rubio
I have not seen enough of Rubio. Every team needs a true point guard, someone that loves to get everyone involved. He is only 18 years old and has been playing with international professionals for almost five years. From what I hear he needs to work on his shooting and finishing at the basket.

#10 Jordan Hill
With only a few big man in this class Hill will go much earlier than a typical draft.
He has been playing organized basketball for four years and improving every year. He has some skill, a nice jumper from 15 feet and has a feel for offensive rebounds. Needs to put on weight and get stronger.