The draft process was put on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, but now we have a little clarity. The NBA draft lottery will be Aug. 25 and the 2020 draft will be Oct. 15.
The leadup and pre-draft prep still needs to be worked out, but it is a weak draft class, and there are question marks surrounding a handful of players projected to go in the lottery. Here are five potential lottery selections who have high ceilings, yet offer high risks.
PG LaMelo Ball
Ht./Wt.: 6-7, 180
Illawarra (National Basketball League): 17 ppg, 7.