Carter Bryant Eyes Top-10 NBA Draft Spot
Phoenix, AZ – Arizona men’s basketball standout Carter Bryant has emerged as a top prospect for the upcoming NBA Draft, with analysts projecting him as a potential top-10 selection. With big boards surfacing before the NBA Draft Lottery on Monday, Bryant secured the No. 8 spot on John Hollinger’s list for The Athletic, which intriguingly labeled this tier as “Time to get weird.”
However, his ranking varies across different platforms: Yahoo! Sports ranks him at No. 18, while The Sporting News places him at No. 13 and Rookie Scale has him at No. 15. Tankathon sees him at No. 22 and predicts a selection by the Brooklyn Nets at No. 26.
The 19-year-old played his freshman season with the Arizona Wildcats, averaging 6.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and shooting 37.1% from three-point range. Currently participating in the NBA Draft Combine, Bryant and teammate Jaden Bradley must decide by May 28 whether to remain in the draft or return to college.
Experts have mixed opinions on Bryant’s skill set. Hollinger praises his efficiency in steals and blocks but critiques his "rudimentary" shot-creating abilities. Yahoo’s O’Connor echoed similar sentiments, noting Bryant’s versatility as a defender but questioning his shooting consistency as a barrier to high-leverage play.
Meanwhile, Caleb Love, another former Arizona player, is navigating his draft prospects at the G League Elite Camp. Despite not making the NBA Draft Combine, Love recorded the fastest time in agility drills and showcased his defensive skills.
As the NBA Draft Lottery approaches, fans will eagerly monitor the fate of these athletes, with the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards holding the best odds for the No. 1 overall pick. Tune in to ESPN at 4 p.m. MST on Monday for live coverage.
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