Chet Holmgren, Kendall Brown, and David Roddy are draft hopefuls from Minnesota in Thursday night's NBA draft.
KENDALL BROWN
College: Baylor
High School: East Ridge/Sunrise Christian (Wichita, Kan.)
Draft projection: Mid-to-late first round
Comment: The 6-7 freshman started off the season strong, scoring in double figures in 11 of his first 12 games. Became more of a defensive stopper to end the season, but he still averaged 9.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and shot 34% from three-point range.
CHET HOLMGREN
College: Gonzaga
High School: Minnehaha Academy
Draft projection: Top 5
Comment: The 7-foot freshman was the top prospect on college basketball's top team for most of the season. He couldn't match ex-high school teammate Jalen Suggs in going to the Final Four, but Holmgren had two double-doubles in the NCAA tournament, including 19 points, 17 rebounds, seven blocks and five assists in the first round.
DAVID RODDY
College: Colorado State
High School: Breck
Draft projection: Late first round/second round
Comment: The 6-6, 255-pound Roddy combines the body of a defensive lineman with the skills of a prototypical small forward at the next level. The Mountain West Player of the Year averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and shot nearly 44% from beyond the arc as a junior.
Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez will take control, with the finish line in sight.
