Still, only a handful will be in position to earn starts right away. The majority will come off the bench and provide specialty skills or traits. Some will spend most of the season in the G League, whether due to their team's rotation or a need to build up their confidence, bodies or skill levels.

He was one of the best and most well-rounded players in the Mountain West Conference last season, and helped Colorado State to a 26-10 record. However, he ended up dropping all the way down to No. 24 for the Sacramento Kings to select.