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NBA Draft Watch: Five Freshmen Flying Under the Radar

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  • While we may have a good handle on the high-profile 2019 draft prospects, there are always players who slip through the cracks or elicit less attention. The Front Office takes a closer look at five under-the-radar freshmen.

No NBA draft prospect can ever truly cement their worth overnight, but the first two months of college basketball season are crucial for aspiring pros to establish some type of footing in the minds of evaluators. One key early-season item is getting a look at the incoming freshman class—there are always guys who slip through the cracks in terms of hype and exposure, and always players who creep into the big picture rather quickly.