Commentary
Next year's potential one-and-dones
Originally Published: June 27, 2012
By
Paul Biancardi | ESPN RecruitingNation
The 2012 NBA draft is quickly approaching, and according to Chad Ford's latest mock draft nine one-and-done players are projected to go in the first round.
Here is a look at several prospects who could be in those same shoes next year. As is the case with all these potential NBA prospects, it is important to remember they can't stay where they are in terms of development and think it's just going to happen for them because they dominated their high school landscapes. They all must improve their skills and strength, learn the game and become more coachable, while producing at their respective programs and helping their schools win.
Note: Players listed in order of their rank in the 2012 ESPN 100.
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