Three under-the-radar NBA Draft prospects with high potentials

Bobi Klintman | Cairns Taipans (NBL) 

Height: 6-foot-10 Weight: 212 pounds

One of the most intriguing prospects in the entire draft, the Swedish forward played one season at Wake Forest (2022-23) before signing with the Cairns Taipans of the National Basketball League last June. 

Klintman, the No. 24 prospect in ESPN's rankings, didn't make much of an impact at Wake Forest, averaging just 5.3 points and 4.5 rebounds across 33 games, but he significantly improved in Australia.

In 21.3 minutes per game this past season, Klintman averaged 9.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks while shooting 44.3% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc. While those stats don't necessarily jump off the page, Klintman's athleticism, along with his abilities to finish at the rim space and the floor, should translate well to the NBA. 

Jonathan Givony of ESPN recently described Klintman as "somewhat of a jack of all trades, master of none," but if he grows into his massive frame and becomes a more consistent shooter, he has the upside teams covet. 

As a projected late first-rounder, Klintman will likely be a fascinating project for a current title contender to develop. 

Isaiah Crawford | Louisiana Tech

Height: 6-foot-6 Weight: 220 pounds

The former Bulldog wasn't invited to the NBA Draft Combine, but he still decided to forgo his remaining year of eligibility to go pro. This likely means that Crawford has received enough feedback on his draft stock that he will be either a second-round pick or sign with a team as an undrafted free agent.

The 22-year-old averaged 16.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.7 blocks while shooting 48.5% from the floor and 41.4% from beyond the arc, earning Conference USA Player of the Year honors in the process. Additionally, Crawford became the third player in Conference USA history to record at least 50 blocks and 60 steals in a single season. 

There’s no denying he’s a project in need of extensive work, but considering his solid frame and two-way capabilities, Crawford is worth taking a flier on for any team drafting in the second round.