Lamar Wilkerson 

6’6” | Wing | Elite Shooter – Solid Defender | Indiana

Among the best shooters in the country, Wilkerson stands out because he actually defends. This is a key separator between Wilkerson and many of the other top high volume, high percentage shooters nationally. At 21 PPG, 38% from three and 1.1 steals per game, he combines elite shooting with a strong, wide frame that holds up consistently on the defensive end. His scoring production is top tier, and the defensive floor separates him from most high volume shooters. At 6’6 205, above the rim athletic ability, and proven shooting talent Wilkerson is one of the best shooting wings available in the draft. He scores efficiently in a variety of ways like spot ups, movement shooting, tough contested looks, and attacking closeouts. Wilkerson shoots 38% from three on some of the highest volume nationally and ranks top 10 in the Big Ten in true shooting percentage. When evaluating the country’s best shooters, Wilkerson stands out as the most complete two way option. That distinction matters at the NBA level, where shooters who can’t defend often struggle to stay on the floor. Wilkerson’s ability to pair high end shooting with reliable defense gives him a clear pathway to early minutes. First round caliber talent. 

Meleek Thomas 

6’5” | Guard/Wing | Athletic Shot Maker | Arkansas

Thomas is a twitchy, high level athlete who is quick on both ends of the floor and has a lot of two way upside. He plays with burst, bounce, and pace, and his athleticism shows up on the defensive end of the floor. He averages 1.5 steals per game and is top 10 in the SEC for steal percentage. He's a good on ball defender and has the ability to disrupt guards and wings alike. Thomas is a real shooting threat. He’s shooting 40.4% from beyond the arc this season and 47.5% from three in conference play. His release is extremely quick, and he’s comfortable taking tough fast trigger threes without needing extra space. When he heats up, he can change games in short stretches, stretching defenses well beyond the arc. What stands out is how well the shooting pairs with the athletic profile. At 6’5 with good length, Thomas plays bigger than his size, and covers ground defensively. If he continues to refine shot selection and defensive discipline, Thomas projects as a real two way wing whose athleticism and shooting translate to the next level.

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