15. Tidjane Salaun | PF | Cholet
6-10 | Age: 18.7 | Previously ranked: 15
Salaun's role -- already significant for an 18-year-old at this level of European basketball -- continues to grow as the season moves on with him logging 29 minutes per game over the past 10 contests. He has had several big scoring outings despite his inconsistent efficiency, showing off his credentials as an oversized forward with real shot-making prowess who plays with outstanding intensity on both ends of the floor. Cholet, currently on a five-game losing stream, will need to win its final two games to get in position to make the playoffs. -- Givony
16. Kyle Filipowski | PF/C | Duke
7-0 | Age: 20.5 | Previously ranked: 16
Filipowski has been another polarizing name, as there's clear value in the array of skills he possesses at his size, but there were several times in the past couple of seasons when he left scouts wanting more. It's hard to find 7-footers with his potential to shoot, make plays for teammates and operate inside-out, but there are concerns about his physical ability, defense and toughness that he will have to address going into June. He won't be a fit on every roster, but there aren't many bigs in the draft who offer the versatility he could bring on offense. -- Woo
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Filipowski flexes after tough and-1 for Duke
Duke's Kyle Filipowski fights his way to the basket and muscles in a tough and-1.
17. Devin Carter | PG/SG | Providence
6-3 | Age: 22.1 | Previously ranked: 17
Carter is coming off a highly successful junior season that earned him Big East Player of the Year honors, boosting his draft stock firmly into the first round. There's going to be considerable interest among playoff teams in his two-way versatility, improved perimeter shooting, toughness and role-playing potential. He looks like a plug-and-play option for a team that already has ample shot-creators. -- Givony
18. Tristan Da Silva | SF/PF | Colorado
6-9 | Age: 22.9 | Previously ranked: 18
A strong finish helped vault Da Silva into first-round territory as one of our biggest late-season risers. His ability to space the floor, defend multiple positions and operate out of several spots on offense give him a leg up toward finding a role in the modern NBA. His rebounding and physicality leave something to be desired, but playoff teams looking for immediate help at forward could give him a long look in this range of the draft. His versatility should open up a wide range of potential suitors. -- Woo
19. Jared McCain | PG/SG | Duke
6-3 | Age: 20.1 | Previously ranked: 19McCain is one of the best shooters in this draft but can do more than that. He improved his shot creation, rebounding and defense as the season moved on and now has an easy niche he can fill in the NBA with his scoring instincts, competitiveness and smarts. McCain might be able to show he has a higher upside than he's being given credit for during the pre-draft process because of his just-average physical tools. -- Givony
20. Yves Missi | C | Baylor
6-11 | Age: 20.0 | Previously ranked: 20
Missi had some nice flashes as a freshman, stepping in as Baylor's starting center and gaining a valuable full season of experience. While still a ways from being able to positively impact an NBA floor on a nightly basis, Missi's physical ability and size make him an interesting development selection in a draft that's otherwise a bit light on rim-running centers in his mold. Teams will want to better understand his trajectory as they work to determine his feel for the game and untapped upside. His range still seems wide going into May as the pre-draft process nears. -- Woo
21. Tyler Smith | SF/PF | G League Ignite
6-10 | Age: 19.4 | Previously ranked: 21
At 19 years old, Smith was one of the G League's most prolific per-minute scorers. The 6-foot-10 forward has impressive scoring instincts and shot-making prowess. He can put the ball in the basket in a variety of ways, especially from the perimeter, a coveted skill for a player his size. Smith can help himself in the pre-draft process by showing he has a better feel for the game and greater potential defensively than he displayed this season, when he regularly looked lost off the ball. -- Givony
22. Kevin McCullar Jr. | SG/SF | Kansas
6-7 | Age: 23.1 | Previously ranked: 22
McCullar was banged up for much of the season at Kansas but at his best looked like a player capable of contributing off an NBA bench in the short term. While not elite in any area, wings who can make plays in a pinch, knock down open shots and hold their own defensively tend to have broad use. McCullar figures to do those things, although he has more left to prove as a shooter -- he shot 31% from 3 and 75% from the line in 137 college games. His age is also a factor, but he'll appeal to teams searching for serviceable minutes at his position. -- Woo
23. Bobi Klintman | SF/PF | Cairns
6-10 | Age: 21.1 | Previously ranked: 23
Klintman had a productive season in Australia, showing he can score in a variety of ways, namely with his perimeter jumper and while running the floor in transition. It's hard to find an NBA team that isn't looking for 6-10 players in his mold, despite theoretical qualities to his game that he'll still need to answer for during the pre-draft process, namely his consistency on both ends of the floor. -- Givony
24. Kyshawn George | SG/SF | Miami
6-9 | Age: 20.4 | Previously ranked: 24
George's year-end numbers weren't spectacular (13.2 points, 5 rebounds and 3.8 assists per 40 minutes), but he flashed enough ability to put himself in the first-round conversation. His size, ballhandling, playmaking and shooting (40.8% from 3 on four attempts per game) make him an interesting long-term development bet, but his lack of high-level experience was evident in his inconsistent play. There are real questions about his ability to get into the paint and handle physicality, but his mix of skills is inherently valuable if he puts it together. George will be a popular pre-draft workout target as teams look to determine his ultimate place on their boards. He could be a real riser in the spring, but he could also be better off developing in college another year. -- Woo
25. Carlton Carrington | PG | Pitt
6-5 | Age: 18.7 | Previously ranked: 25
Carrington was one of the youngest players in college basketball this season but was able to carve out a significant role on a Pitt team that was one win away from making the NCAA tournament. He was up and down in ACC play but had some outstanding performances down the stretch, showing his talent as a plus-sized ballhandling guard who can shoot off the bounce, pass off a live dribble and bring intensity defensively despite his lack of strength and high-end explosiveness. Carrington will need time to be ready to play meaningful NBA minutes, but his youth, versatility and feel for the game give him a high ceiling in a draft lacking in that department. -- Givony
