1. John Wall, PG, Washington Wizards

John Wall is head and shoulders above the rest of this 2010-2011 draft class. In his first season, Wall
could average 18 points and 6-8 assists per night. Rookie of the year
is his to lose already and he might be one of the better PGs in the
entire league on the year. This kid is that good.

2. DeMarcus Cousins, F/C, Sacramento Kings

The Kings hired Otis Hughley (DeMarcus Cousins’ old
high school coach) to be an assistant coach in Sacramento. Given how
young Cousins is, having a mentor should help Cousins mature rather
quickly. He had some big summer league games and is set to have a fine
rookie campaign. In just one season, this kid could be a double-double
lock in this league.

3. Evan Turner, SF, Philadelphia 76ers

Evan Turner was thought to be one of the most NBA
ready players coming out of the 2010 NBA draft class, but he hasn’t
impressed many people thus far. Still, his upside is huge and he could
eventually develop into a very strong fantasy player. Don’t pass on
grabbing him if the price is right… then just hang onto him. He will
take a year or two to develop

4. Derrick Favors, PF, New Jersey Nets

Derrick Favorsis only 19 and has monster upside. MONSTER upside! That said, Troy Murphy is now in New Jersey and he could limit Favors’ playing time and development in 2010. Murphy’s contract expires after the 2010-2011 season, so Favors could start to show his real upside next season along side Brook Lopez. For now, he is a strong project player.

5. Al-Farouq Aminu, SF, Los Angeles Clippers

Al-Farouq Aminu could start right away for the
Clippers. Blake Griffin will soon be the foundation of that squad, but
Aminu could turn into an important piece of that starting unit.

6. Jordan Crawford, SG, Atlanta Hawks

Jordan Crawford is a scoring machine, but he might
not be a big assist or rebound guy — At least at first. He could develop
in those areas, and on defense, but it won’t matter too much in 2010. Crawford will play behind Joe Johnson
this year, so don’t expect huge numbers as a rookie (at least
consistent numbers that is). He has huge upside, though, so dynasty
league owners should keep a close eye on this kid.

7. Quincy Pondexter, F, New Orleans Hornets

Quincy Pondexter dropped over 19 points-per-game at Washington University. Pondexter could get some serious run right away in New Orleans. He could develop if Chris Paul hangs around.

8. Greg Monroe, C, Detroit Pistons

Greg Monroe (toe surgery) looked good in his summer
league games and he has huge upside in deep dynasty leagues. The big
man is a good passer and should start to develop by his second season.

9. Paul George, F, Indiana Pacers

It’s going to be tough for Paul George to ever be an elite player on that Pacers’ roster, with Darren Collison and Danny Granger
already stealing the show. Talent alone has him ranking this high, but
he won’t shine until he finds himself in a different situation (trade,
injury, etc.).

10. Gordon Hayward, SF, Utah Jazz

The same thing I just wrote above about Paul George applies here… Gordon Hayward is on a team loaded with talent, so it’s going to be tough for him to be any kind of fantasy stud. Hayward is a good perimeter shooter but he won’t be very consistent with Deron Williams, Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap always commanding the ball.

11. James Anderson, SG, San Antonio Spurs

James Anderson is 6’6 and was a fine player at
Oklahoma State (averaging over 22 points-per-game). He won’t likely
start much at all in 2010, but he will contribute off the bench and show
us what kind of upside he in fact has. He isn’t roster worthy in even
medium size dynasty leagues — Yet.

12. Wesley Johnson, SF Minnesota Timberwolves

Wesley Johnson can rebound and he is a good defender, but he might not ever be a big-time scorer in this league.

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