Edwards wasn’t the clear-cut No. 1 pick, but he is the safest pick at this point. There’s some risk that comes with taking LaMelo Ball, and Minnesota can plug in Edwards right away alongside D'Angelo Russell. The Timberwolves were also one of the worst teams defensively last season, and Edwards is an elite defender with his athleticism and 6-foot-10 wingspan.

Wiseman was the No. 1 recruit coming out of high school and showed off his impressive athleticism in three games at Memphis. Even with the uncertainty of how his game has progressed in the year he’s been off the court along with Klay Thompson's leg injury, it was hard not to take him at No. 2. Free-agent big-man options are limited, and Wiseman is their best bet in guarding players like Anthony Davis and Nikola Jokic.

Ball reportedly worked out for the Warriors, Hornets and Pistons last week and could be the star Charlotte is looking for. Devonte’ Graham had a great season last year and Ball could be the complementary piece the Hornets need. Both players are ball-dominant but keep in mind Ball played the two-guard alongside older brother Lonzo his entire career growing up.

The Bulls are a young team and could benefit from a raw player like Williams and waiting a couple of years to see how he develops at the NBA level. Despite coming off the bench at Florida State, Williams has extreme upside due to his 7-foot wingspan.

Okoro is an elite defender who can defend positions 1-4 and is one of the most athletic wings in this draft class. He needs to develop his outside shooting a little more but Okoro will see early minutes this season, thanks to his defense.

Okongwu is the best defensive player in this draft, recording 67 blocks in his one season at USC and averaging 2.7 blocks per game. He became one of the best defensive bigs in the pick-and-roll and has won at every stage of his career so far. He’s reportedly recovering from a fractured toe and he’s not expected to miss any time next season, according to ESPN.

Hayes is a left-hand dominant point guard who has been working on developing his right hand during this extended break leading into the draft. “A lot of people think I can only go left and finish left but I’ve really focused on getting more fluid with my right hand,” Hayes told Yahoo Sports. “It’s been something my trainer and I have worked on these last few months and it’s paying off. I feel confident going both ways now.”

New York passed on drafting a point guard for Toppin, one of the most exciting players in college basketball last year as well as one of the most consistent. At 22 years old, he is one of the older players in this draft, but Toppin has great size and athleticism and can help a struggling Knicks team.

Avdija can play multiple positions and is very versatile on defense, thanks to his size and length. The Wizards will add some size at the wing position with Avdija, who should develop into a player who can help Washington win in the East.

Smith grew up with the nickname “Sticks” because he was always so tall and skinny but he is a completely different player now. Smith has filled out his 6-foot-10 frame and was one of the best forwards playing for Maryland in the Big Ten last season. He runs the floor well for his size and has a strong pick-and-pop game extending to the three-point line.

Vassell is the best 3-and-D guard in this draft and one of the most consistent shooters in the draft, making 49% from the field and 42% from the 3-point line. He switches on screens extremely well on defense and can easily challenge shots, thanks to his 6-foot-10 wingspan. Vassell would be a nice addition to Dejounte Murray and Lonnie Walker.

The Kings were fortunate that Haliburton dropped to No. 12 as he has a high basketball IQ and does extremely well reading the defense off the pick-and-roll. He’s an excellent passer in the open court and showcased that in his two years at Iowa State.

Lewis Jr. is the quickest guard in the draft. He closed out last season well, averaging 22.8 points per game in his last 10 games. He is a high-volume shooter who averaged nearly 15 shots per game for Alabama. Lewis Jr. can get up and down in transition and once he gets hot, he'll let it fly from all over the court.

Nesmith is the best shooter in this draft class, shooting an impressive 52.2% from 3-point range and 51.2% from the field at Vanderbilt during his sophomore year. He averaged 23 points per game and ranked in the 99 percentile in overall offense efficiency, according to Synergy Sports.

Anthony is the son of former NBA player Greg Anthony and didn’t have a great year at North Carolina but has a lot to offer a team at this point in the first round. He will likely come off the bench for former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz.

Stewart is a bully in the lane and runs well in transition for a player his size. There were few players that could stop him this year in the Pac-12. He has a solid back-to-the-basket game and is more of an old school power forward who needs to work on extending his game past the 3-point line.

Pokusevski could be the perfect backup forward in Minnesota, playing alongside No. 1 pick Anthony Edwards. He needs to add some weight to his frame and work on his ball-handling in the post but he is quick for a player his size and has a solid mid-range jump shot.

A native of Australia, Green is one of the best defensive players in the draft, Green has an NBA ready body and could see some early minutes due to his size and speed. His jump shot has improved during the extended break and is healthy after tearing his labrum going into his freshman year at Arizona.

Villanova has produced solid pros the last few years, and Bey is no exception. He is a great outside shooter for his size and excellent in pick-and-pop situations. Bey could be a great addition to Detroit following a three-way trade with Brooklyn and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Achiuwa is the most athletic player in this draft class. He spent one year at Memphis and became the top option in the offense once James Wiseman left the team. He is a great playmaker when he gets the ball in the lane and has improved his shot selection. Achiuwa led the American Athletic Conference in rebounds last season.

Maxey is a great playmaker who can knock it down from deep and score in the lane. While his assists numbers aren’t particularly high, he’s done a great job minimizing turnovers. He’s a little bit undersized as a two-guard and needs to improve his passing to be considered a combo guard at the NBA level. Maxey has improved his jump shot form and showcased his athleticism during his pro day.

Nnaji was the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year at Arizona, averaging 16.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-11 Nnaji should provide the Denver Nuggets with an energetic, athletic forward off the bench.

The 6-foot-7 guard/forward from Argentina played two seasons for Barcelona. At just 20 years old, there's a chance the Timberwolves (acquired via the Knicks) decide to stash Bolmaro overseas for at least another season.

Hampton was a five-star recruit who was choosing between Memphis and Kansas before he decided to go pro and play in Australia for NZ Breakers. Hampton is a long, quick point guard who has a killer crossover and a strong first step off the wing.

Quickley returned to Kentucky for his sophomore season and helped his draft stock in the process. The 6-foot-3 guard shot nearly 43% from 3-point range for the Wildcats last season.

The senior point guard from Oregon racked up a number of awards last season, including Pac-12 Player of the Year and was an AP First Team All-American. Pritchard increased his scoring average by nearly eight points his last year with the Ducks and will go down as one of the best point guards in Oregon history.

The 7-foot senior shot 74.8% from the field and averaged a double-double for the Jayhawks. He has a great feel around the rim and will make a solid backup at center for Rudy Gobert.

McDaniels is a long wing with a nearly 7-foot wingspan. The small forward played one year at Washington and chose the hometown school over powerhouse Kentucky. McDaniels is still very raw and one of the younger players in the draft at just 19. He passes the eye test with his long frame and high release on his jump shot. McDaniels has a solid handle for a player his size and can play multiple positions at the next level.

Flynn is one of the most consistent shooters in the draft class at 44% from the field and 76 3-pointers last season. He reads the defense extremely well in the pick-and-roll and has a quick release on his jump shot.

Bane is a solid point guard who shot 45% from the field and 44% from the 3-point line. He only has a 6-foot-3 wingspan but makes up for it on defense with his footwork. Bane was named to the Big 12 First Team this past season and improved on almost every stat line over the course of his four years at TCU.