UCLA forward TJ Leaf, right, shoots as Southern California forward Chimezie Metu defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Position: Forward

Year: Freshman

Draft projection: 26

Season stats: 16.3 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.2 bpg, 63% shooting

Why him? The former Arizona commit has flown somewhat under-the-radar as Ball has taken the spotlight, but Leaf is a stretch four who can do pretty much everything, and his talent should carry him into the NBA.

They said it: “T.J. Leaf, we have a lot of respect for. He can shoot threes, he rebounds, crashes to glass and he’s a good driver. He’s really a complete player.” — Pasternack 


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