Tyus Battle: Although he tested well athletically and measured close to 6-7 with a 6-9 wingspan, Battle struggled to find his way in 5-on-5 play. Used to playing with ultimate freedom and volume at Syracuse, Battle was unable to add value when playing off the ball, which he'll likely be asked to do in the NBA. The hitch in his stroke looked more pronounced from the NBA line as he attempted (and missed) only one 3 in 38 minutes. He did show flashes defensively and he remains an intriguing early second-round option, but Battle most definitely didn't earn himself a first-round guarantee with his play.
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Sagaba Konate: The 20-year-old shot-blocker was a mixed bag in Chicago, altering everything around the rim and playing with tremendous energy, while also showing his offensive limitations and lack of maturity at times. On one hand, Konate's motor and instincts as a rim protector are a major plus, especially for a potential backup big at the NBA level. He attacks every shot at the rim with force and has the type of on-court energy that could be channeled positively in the right system. On the other hand, he can't help himself with all-out screams after big plays and has trouble calming down in certain situations. That bleeds over to his offense as well. When he knocks down an occasional mid-range jumper or makes a backdoor pass, he rapidly begins expanding the rest of his game. Konate, who has Brandon Bass-like measurements at 6-7½, 246 pounds with a 7-0 wingspan, remains a mid-to-late-second-round option who could go either way in terms of returning to school or staying in the draft.
Brian Bowen: In our first look at Bowen since the 2017 Jordan Brand Classic, the 19-year-old failed to move the needle and didn't look the part of a potential draft pick in 2018. Wings with positional size, length and shooting potential aren't easy to come by, but Bowen looked average athletically, regularly upright in his stance defensively and didn't make enough shots to inspire much confidence in him becoming the knockdown shooter he needs to be given some of his other limitations.
PJ Washington: Although he posted a 26.7 PER and monster per 40 numbers, Washington looked far from a surefire first-round pick in Chicago. He had some impressive moments as an offensive rebounder, but his feel for the game and bouts of inconsistent effort still crept in. Washington doesn't quite have an elite skill at this stage and would benefit from adding a standstill 3-pointer to his repertoire before maximizing his draft stock.
Austin Wiley: One of the measurement winners -- 7-5 wingspan and 9-3 standing reach -- with tools similar to Nene, Wiley impacted the game on the offensive glass and showed flashes as a rim protector. With that said, he's still a bit stiff in the knees and doesn't quite fit the modern game in terms of explosiveness, agility and offensive skill set. Wiley is more of an offensive rebounder at this stage.
Kris Wilkes: The 19-year-old Wilkes struggled mightily with decision making and scoring with skill in the first game, yet added value with energy, athleticism and length in the second game. With a physical profile somewhat similar to K.J. McDaniels, Wilkes has some tools to work with at 6-7½ and a near 7-0 wingspan. When dialed in, Wilkes has potential as a multi-positional defender, rebounder and straight-line slasher. His lack of feel and still evolving skill level showed, though, as he regularly drove into traffic with his head down and went 0-for-4 from 3 in 49 minutes. Wilkes is more of a late-second-round flier who would spend time developing in the G League, at this stage.
Jaylen Hands: One of the youngest players in the draft, Hands' floor game did look improved in Chicago, as he was trying to operate at different speeds and change pace in the half court. He still needs to get tougher and become a more consistent shooter, though. There are some similarities between Hands and
Kobi Simmons, but he looks more like a potential two-way contract player than a lock to be drafted at this stage, should he keep his name in.
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Caleb Martin: The 22-year-old Nevada product really struggled, forcing up bad shot after bad shot while connecting on only 1-of-5 triples. He had major issues adjusting to the NBA line, shooting a flat ball with his unorthodox mechanics. When Martin isn't making shots, he doesn't bring all that much to the table at the NBA level, and the jump from the Mountain West to the combine appeared too great for him, at least over the course of these two games. Already 22 years old, he may opt to get his pro career underway.
Cody Martin: Caleb's twin brother also had a forgettable combine, looking average physically and lacking the scoring acumen to fall back on in the half court. He did showcase his handle and vision at times, but his lack of shooting and NBA-ready skill was apparent. While more versatile than Caleb, Cody didn't etch himself into the 2018 draft with his play.
Bruno Fernando: A physical specimen with a profile similar to Hilton Armstrong (233 pounds, 7-4 wingspan), Fernando is light on his feet with flashes of a motor on the offensive glass and decent touch from the free throw line. He also put together a few impressive possessions protecting the rim. With that said, his lack of instincts and feel were apparent offensively and on the defensive glass, and it remains to be seen how much room for improvement he has long-term. Fernando could get looks in the late-second-round as a G League development project, should he opt to stay in t
