With the NBA trade deadline approaching, there may be some swaps of picks in the 2021 NBA Draft, which is considered to be a strong class.

Now that the rosters for the McDonald’s All-American Game have been announced and the Hoophall Classic is complete, top prospects are emerging as future stars in the league.

This list does not include any of the top international prospects who will likely be selected in 2020, like Killian Hayes and Theo Maledon. It also does not mention any of the top returning players in the nation because it will be unclear who will opt to play in the NBA. Furthermore, it is still tough to predict at this point.

Instead, this list presents an introduction to the current high school seniors and international prospects.

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All statistics are current through February 3, 2020 and were pulled from D1Circuit.com, MaxPreps and RealGM unless stated otherwise.

1. Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State

Guard, 6-foot-7, 18 years old, Montverde Academy (Florida)

Cade Cunningham is currently the anchor for Montverde Academy, which is being called the best high school team of all-time. Montverde is currently ranked as the top school in the nation. He is so good that an NBA scout recently told Yahoo’s Krysten Peek that the point forward would be the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft if he were eligible. That indicates he might already be the best player who is not currently in the league. For proof: Cunningham averaged 18.0 points and 8.5 assists per 36 minutes at the U19 World Cup, trailing just one player for total assists (40) during the tournament. With his size and his playmaking ability, Cunningham already is showing flashes of becoming a future franchise cornerstone.

2. Jalen Green, Uncommitted

Guard, 6-foot-5, 17 years old, Prolific Prep (California)

Jalen Green is an incredibly explosive athlete who also has improved as a shooter over the past few years. The scorer has become a more consistent and reliable option, offering an attacking mentality that will develop further as competition continues. One of Green’s crowning achievements thus far: He took home tournament MVP during the U17 World Cup in 2018, leading the United States to the gold medal behind 15.7 points per game. He also averaged 7.7 threes per 40 minutes, showing he is a fearless shooter. His natural stroke from the free-throw line shows that his 3-point percentage will likely increase within time, too.

3. Evan Mobley, USC

Center, 7-foot-0, 18 years old, Rancho Christian (California)

Evan Mobley was 2019’s Gatorade Player of the Year in California and came into the summer as the highest-rated player on RSCI, which compiles the rankings from all recruiting sites, like 247 Sports and Rivals. The versatile big brags a 7-foot-5 wingspan with a 40-inch vertical leap, a rare measurement combination. Recently, he has been listed as a small forward but Sports Illustrated’s Jeremy Woo says this label “points to the dissonance” between his current identity and the best eventual fit in the NBA for someone his size. Still, there is arguably more to like about Mobley’s potential than that of 2020 projected lottery big man James Wiseman.

4. Scottie Barnes, Florida State

Forward, 6-foot-8, 18 years old, Montverde Academy (Florida)

Scottie Barnes currently plays alongside Cunningham at Montverde Academy and has a lot to offer as he continues to develop. He is a stat-sheet stuffer, capable of putting up impressive lines for points and rebounds as well as assists. Like Cunningham, he has a point-forward mentality which is elevated by the fact that he measures an incredible 9-foot-1 standing reach. Barnes can be a plug-and-play option for almost any team in the NCAA, on both offense and defense, and eventually in the NBA. That was an especially attractive trait for Team USA in the U19 World Cup where he was a strong facilitator from the elbow. Barnes assisted on 16.8% of scores for his team when he was on the floor despite never acting as his offense’s primary playmaker.

5. Ziaire Williams, Uncommitted

Wing, 6-foot-8, 18 years old, Sierra Canyon (California)

Ziaire Williams currently plays high school basketball at the high-profile Sierra Canyon. While he had to sit out the first few months of his senior year because of transfer rules, Williams has been a force to be reckoned with already. But that was no surprise for those who have followed the prospect. Williams led his AAU team (which also briefly included the aforementioned 2021 projected lottery pick Jalen Green) in points, rebounds and assists per game on the U17 circuit. The prospect has shown he is an above-average finisher near the rim, which will be important to his continued development. The Stepien’s Ross Homan also believes Williams can become the best shooter in this class. Given that he is the highest-rated recruit without an NCAA commitment yet, it will be fascinating to monitor his collegiate decision.

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