Top NBA Draft lottery prosects the Suns should look for 10th overall

“Bryant has received strong reviews throughout the predraft process. He appears likely to hear his name called somewhere in the 9-to-15 range, with several teams likely to be attracted to the frontcourt shooting, defensive versatility and passing prowess he offers. Bryant wasn’t consistently productive for Arizona coming off the bench, averaging 6.5 points per game, as he’s not much of a shot creator, and has plenty of room for growth on both ends of the floor.”

The freshman forward didn’t have impressive counting stats, averaging 6.5 points, 4.1 rebound and 1.0 assists. However, Bryant’s 6’8 frame and 37.1% from 3 is exactly the archetype that NBA teams are searching in the lottery. His nearly seven-foot wingspan gives him all the tools to be defensive hound, which Phoenix is in dire need of on the perimeter.

Bryant has similar qualities to Suns forward Ryan Dunn with his defensive prowess and catch-and-shoot ability. The duo could grow into a stellar pair of perimeter defenders that’ll give the defense a switchability it didn’t have last year.

Queen has the counting stats and the frame to back it up. Standing at 6’10, the freshman center averaged 16.5 points and 9.0 rebounds with the Terrapins. The 19-year-old had a stellar NCAA tournament performance against the eventual defending champion Florida Gators, dropping 27 points and five rebounds.

Givony called Queen “the most skilled big man in this class,” highlighting his skill in the pick and roll game. Queen is a front basket scorer that doesn’t get overwhelmed when doubled in the post by having a impressive passing ability at his size.

The Suns current center rotation is Nick Richards and Oso Ighodaro. Inserting queen into that group gives a much needed jolt of excitement and athleticism needed. Phoenix has been searching for its DeAndre Ayton replacement since he left the Valley, and Queen has the ability to be that player.