

Svi Mykhailiuk: The 6-foot-7 Ukranian sharpshooter played at Kansas and was taken in the second round by the Lakers in 2018.Bryce McGowens: McGowens is a 6-foot-6 rookie out of Alabama getting his shot to showcase his skills on a rebuilding team.The 6-foot-6 wing out of Nevada was taken by the Hornets in the second round of the 2019 draft. Cody Martin: While his twin brother, Caleb, is playing a key role for Miami, Cody has dealt with a knee injury that has limited him to seven games this season.Malden signed a two-way contract with Charlotte prior to this season and has appeared in 41 games.

Theo Maledon: Oklahoma City traded for Maledon after he was drafted by the 76ers and then released the 6-foot-5 guard after a solid season.Jones is a new-age NBA center with quick feet and the ability to guard pick-and-roll sets. Kai Jones: The 6-foot-11 forward out of Texas was taken 19th overall in 2021 and given a rookie extension through 2024.The Hornets signed him to a 4-year deal worth $120 million in 2020. After starring with the Jazz he signed a big contract with the Celtics and suffered a horrific ankle injury in his debut. Gordon Hayward: Hayward was a half-court heave away from leading Butler to an NCAA Championship, then went ninth overall to Utah in 2010.Bouknight has struggled to find offensive consistency in the NBA with 35.6% FG shooting over two seasons. James Bouknight: The 6-foot-4 shooting guard flashed tremendous potential at UConn and was taken 11th overall by the Hornets in 2021.He was named to the All-Star team in 2021 and averaged 23.3 PPG, 6.4 RPG, and 8.4 APG over 36 games in the 2022-23 season before suffering a fractured ankle.

