2020 NBA Draft: Pelican Debrief Big Board 1.0
By Nick Alvarez
6. DEVIN VASSELL / WING / FLORIDA STATE
Arguably the 2020 NBA Draft’s most finished prospect, Devin Vassell could step in right away for a long career as a high-level 3-and-D wing. A 40% shooter from deep, Vassell excels when it comes to taking catch-and-shoot threes. He’s not strictly a shooter though, Vassell knows when to cut backdoor and how to move without the ball. Defensively, he can guard positions 1-4 with ease and use his length to force opponents into bad shots. His next step to reach his ceiling would be becoming a shot creator.
Pro Comparisons: Bruce Bowen, Mikal Bridges, Khris Middleton
5. SHADDIQ BEY / WING / VILLANOVA
Making it into the top five comes Villanova’s Shaddiq Bey. Another 3-and-D wing, Shaddiq Bey brings that intangible toughness that many Villanova prospects get from Jay Wright to become one of the best players in the draft. He’s lights out when it comes to shooting beyond the arc with a quick release, and versatile defender both on and off the ball. Throw in some secondary playmaking ability and Bey could end up a player that a lot of teams keep their eye on in the draft.
Pro Comparisons: Jae Crowder, Tobias Harris, Khris Middleton