Yahoo Sports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek updates his top five picks for this year’s draft – including if the Auburn big man has made the leap to the top spot.
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KRYSTEN PEEK: We’re less than a month away from the NCAA tournament, where some of the top draft prospects will be able to shine on college basketball’s biggest stage. There’s a new number one player and another player who won’t even be playing a single college game this year. Here’s a look at the top 5 from Yahoo Sports latest NBA mock draft.
At number one is Auburn forward Jabari Smith. The 6 foot 10 freshman had one of his best games in the season last week in a win over Vanderbilt. Smith posted 31 points, including seven 3-pointers in 28 minutes on the court. He’s averaging 42% from 3-point range this season and is definitely the best shooting big in this draft class. Smith is a triple threat player on offense, with his shooting, ball handling skills, and footwork around the rim. And defensively, he’s…
