Jonathan Wasserman
December 10, 2023
Ranking the Top 10 NBA Prospects in the G League
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Scoping for new talents and potential stars in the G League
Looking for the next big names to take the NBA by storm
But a number of 2023 first-rounders and quality second-rounders are currently spending time getting reps and building confidence in the G League. That could be due to slow NBA starts or simply no opportunities after being taken by teams with deep rotations.
Only prospects who are currently playing in the G League and have at least five games played there were considered.
10. Colby Jones
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Colby Jones, XavierJack Arent/NBAE via Getty Images
Team: Stockton Kings
Position: PG/SG
Size: 6’6″, 207 lbs
Age: 21
Colby Jones is filling up G League box scores with the same Swiss Army versatility scouts admired at Xavier.
While it’s tough to picture a ton of scoring potential with the No. 34 pick, his game traditionally fits well in a role that values connector skills and defense.
Just providing average three-point shooting should be enough to complement his passing, tough finishes, floater touch and defensive toughness. Jones has the chance to give Sacramento a classic low-usage, high-impact glue guy.
9. Dominick Barlow
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Dominick Barlow, Austin Spursphoto by Pablo Lomelin/NBAE via Getty Images
Team: Austin Spurs
Position: PF/C
Size: 6’9″, 215 lbs
Age: 20
Undrafted out of Overtime Elite, Dominick Barlow currently ranks second in the G League in scoring during his second season with the Austin Spurs.
Mostly valued for his body, play-finishing and rebounding, he’s looked noticeably more fluid this year putting the ball down or taking jump shots. Barlow has scored at least 20 points in all eight G League games, overpowering some frontcourts around the basket, surprising defenders with face-up moves into body-controlled finishes and making 10-of-27 threes.