The NBA draft will take place just a week from tomorrow night, which means it's time for a list of the best prospects at each position. Here's my top five at each slot, plus a bonus "value pick" who should go late in the first round or in the second.
Top Five By Position
Point Guard
1. John Wall, Kentucky
The consensus top freshman in college basketball has all the physical attributes to have a Derrick Rose-like impact immediately in the NBA . Remember, Wall was dominant all season long while Rose came on strong late in his freshman year in the NCAA tournament. Expect a lot of highlight-reel plays for Wall and the Wizards next season.
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