First article if from pre-season. Ayo was 47th pick with comments on what he had to do to move up.
Second article was from today, Ayo out of the Top 50. Unless I am missing his name, Bleacher Report seems to think Ayo's sophmore season was a dud. Henry of MSU moved up from 49 to 43, but his summary says he failed to improve as they thought he needed to do.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...ts-in-2020-where-does-lamelo-ball-rank#slide0
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2880192-2020-nba-draft-updated-top-50-big-board#slide0
Also thought this was interesting for the 28th pick - not a great endorsement for a first rounder.
Second article was from today, Ayo out of the Top 50. Unless I am missing his name, Bleacher Report seems to think Ayo's sophmore season was a dud. Henry of MSU moved up from 49 to 43, but his summary says he failed to improve as they thought he needed to do.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...ts-in-2020-where-does-lamelo-ball-rank#slide0
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2880192-2020-nba-draft-updated-top-50-big-board#slide0
Also thought this was interesting for the 28th pick - not a great endorsement for a first rounder.
28. Nico Mannion (Arizona, PG, Freshman)
Mannion has some encouraging bounce-back games lately, but they haven't changed my perception of how he fits into the NBA game. Limited wiggle and length for separating, finishing and defending (zero blocks in 31 games) make it difficult to picture Mannion thriving as an NBA starting point guard. However, he offers attractive value in the 20s. While there are questions about his projected scoring efficiency and defensive outlook, Mannion can still be an asset, with enough passing skills in transition and ball-screen situations and a threatening jump shot off the catch or dribble.
