2020 NBA Draft Big Board: Latest updates after NCAA regular season

With the near conclusion of the 2019-20 NCAA Men’s Basketball Regular Season, it is worth taking another look at the 2020 NBA Draft prospects.

71. Chris Smith, UCLA

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Forward, 6-foot-9, 20 years old

UCLA junior Chris Smith is averaging 13.1 points and 5.3 rebounds with 1.0 steal per game. The Bruins started the season with eight wins and nine losses but have won nine of their last ten games thanks in large part to his recent NBA-caliber performances. That includes a 30-point game against Colorado and a 23-point, 13-rebound match against Washington State.

72. Luka Garza, Iowa

Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Big, 6-foot-11, 21 years old

Iowa big man Luka Garza has arguably had the best season among all college basketball players in the NCAA. The junior is averaging 23.7 points with 9.7 rebounds per game. He is also unafraid to shoot from long-range, averaging 1.2 3-pointers. The biggest problem is that most of his offensive finishes have derived from post-up opportunities. But he can still add some value on pick-and-pop possessions and the occasional putback, too.

73. Myles Powell, Seton Hall

Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Guard, 6-foot-2, 22 years old

For the second year in a row, Seton Hall guard Myles Powell is averaging at least 20 points per game. Unfortunately, his defensive numbers have slipped from 2.0 steals per game last season to just 1.3 spg this year. Additionally, he has never been much of a passer or playmaker for his teammates. Given his size, it may be hard for him to be a pure scorer at the next level. But with the success he has had in the NCAA, any team would be wise to explore a two-way deal at the very least.

74. Breein Tyree, Ole Miss

John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Guard, 6-foot-2, 22 years old

Ole Miss senior Breein Tyree has put up dominant scoring numbers this year, averaging 20.1 points per game. Tyree somehow managed 40 points against rival Mississippi State, 38 points against South Carolina and 36 points against LSU. He scored at least 25 points on eight different occasions this season.

75. Joel Ayayi, Gonzaga

James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Guard, 6-foot-5, 19 years old

Under head coach Mark Few, the Gonzaga Bulldogs have produced quite a bit of NBA talent over the past few seasons. Joel Ayayi is yet another player who projects with a professional future at the program. While he is not one of their regular starters, per 40 minutes, Ayayi is averaging 14.3 points and 8.6 rebounds to go with 1.7 steals.