NBA executives still view James Wiseman as a likely Top-5 pick

Wiseman could drop further depending on how the lottery plays out, but is still seen as one of the best talents of the draft.

James Wiseman is taking a unique path to the NBA: after playing just three games in college he left Memphis, due to various regulatory issues, to prepare for the 2020 draft.

“Most executives league-wide see (Wiseman) as a likely top-five pick, and as one of the favorites to end up in the top-three,” as reported by Sam Vecenie of The Athletic. Wiseman could drop further depending on how the lottery plays out.