NBA DRAFT CAPSULES

A thumbnail look at potential first-round selections for the NBA draft to be held on Thursday:

Bismack Biyombo, f, Fuenlabrada (Spain)

6-9, 243. ... 6.4 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.3 bpg

An early entry. ... Has 7-foot-7 wingspan. ... Has the skills to dominate defensively. ... Hustles around the boards. ... Is a high-energy player. ... Offensive game needs a lot of work. ... Fundamentals and technique are severely lacking in the low post.

Marshon Brooks, g, Providence

6-5, 195. ... 24.6 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.2 bpg

Stock rose with an impressive showing at the Chicago pre-draft camp. ... Ranked second in the nation in scoring. ... Can create his own shot. ... Has NBA 3-point range. ... Terrific rebounder for his size. ... Shot selection is questionable. ... Averaged more turnovers than assists.

Alec Burks, g, Colorado

6-6, 193. ... 20.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.3 apg

A sophomore early entry. ... Set the single-season scoring record of 779 points while helping the Buffaloes reach the NIT semifinals. ... An athletic slasher. ... Solid ball handler and shows some point guard abilities. ... Good rebounder. ... Needs to bulk up. ... Needs to improve his range outside 15 feet.

Kenneth Faried, f, Morehead State

6-8, 225. ... 17.3 ppg, 14.5 rpg, 2.3 bpg

A two-time Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year. ... Broke Tim Duncan's modern-era Division I rebounding record in 2010-11, finishing his career with 1,673. ... Not a great shooter, but good a defender. ... Excels doing the dirty work under the boards. ... Needs to develop offensive post skills. ... Poor free-throw shooter.

Jimmer Fredette, g, BYU

6-3, 196. ... 28.9 ppg, 4.3 rpg; 4.3 apg

The consensus National Player of the Year. ... Led the NCAA in scoring. ... A very good shooter who can do damage off the dribble. ... Has a quick release. ... Tough mentally and physically. ... Excellent free-throw shooter. ... Needs to work on defense. ... Assist-to-turnover ratio (4.3 to 3.5) was poor.

Andrew Goudelock, g, College of Charleston

6-2, 198. ... 23.7 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 4.2 apg

The Cougars' all-time leading scorer and Southern Conference Player of the Year. ... A quick combo guard. ... Hard to defend. ... Has a lethal shooting stroke with NBA range. ... Solid defender. ... Undersized for the shooting guard position. ... Turnover prone.

Jordan Hamilton, f, Texas

6-9, 228. ... 18.6 ppg, 7.7 rpg

A sophomore early entry. ... Versatile scorer. ... Great size, can post up smaller defenders. ... Has NBA 3-point range. ... Strong rebounder. ... Solid open-court player. ... Settles for the jumper too often, therefore doesn't get to the line much. ... Below average defensive lateral quickness.

Justin Harper, f, Richmond

6-9, 228. ... 17.9 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 1.2 bpg

A combo forward. ... Excellent speed and agility on the offensive side. ... Has sweet stroke up to NBA 3-point range. ... Can create shots off the dribble. ... Needs to improve offensive post game. ... Will have to get stronger to defend post players. ... Needs to improve lateral speed to defend speedy small forwards.

Tobias Harris, f, Tennessee

6-8, 220. ... 15.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg

A freshman early entry. ... Showed the flexibility to play small forward, power forward and shooting guard. ... Has a high basketball IQ. ... Can put the ball on the floor. ... Needs to improve his outside shot. ... Needs to develop a post game. ... Turns 19 on July 15.

Tyler Honeycutt, g-f, UCLA

6-8, 187. ... 12.8 ppg, 7.2 rpg

A sophomore early entry. ... Very athletic. ... Can block shots. ... Shoots the ball extremely well. ... Versatile wing player. ... Hard worker. ... Biggest concern is his slender frame. ... Needs to improve ball-handling skills. ... Needs to increase the range on his jump shot.

Kyrie Irving, g, Duke

6-4, 191. ... 17.5 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 4.3 apg

A freshman early entry. ... The consensus No. 1 prospect in the draft. ... Quick and explosive. ... Great vision and passing ability. ... Efficient shooter with range out to the NBA 3. ... Tends to over dribble at times. ... Played 11 games after missing 26 games with a toe injury.

Reggie Jackson, g, Boston College

6-3, 200. ... 18.2 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 4.5 apg

A sophomore early entry. ... This point guard has a 7-foot wingspan! ... Great quickness and speed. ... His size and length make him a defensive threat. ... Not a true point guard. ... Needs to improve his court awareness. ... Jump shot, though improved, needs more work.

JaJuan Johnson, f, Purdue

6-10, 220. ... 20.5 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2.3 bpg

A consensus All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year. ... Superb athlete. ... A defensive force. ... Solid post game. ... Quick feet on defense, but gets caught flat-footed at times. ... Improved his perimeter game as a senior. ... Needs work defending in the post. ... Needs to get stronger and tougher to battle in the paint in the NBA.

Enes Kanter, c, Kentucky/Fenerbahce Ulker (Turkey)

6-11, 260. ... 18.6 ppg, 16.4 rpg

An early entry. ... Had enrolled at Kentucky last year but was ruled ineligible because he had been paid to play professionally in Turkey. ... A physical specimen. ... Has soft hands and a nice shooting touch. ... Can score in the paint a number of ways. ... Has had a history of knee problems.

Brandon Knight, g, Kentucky

6-4, 177. ... 17.3 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 4.2 apg

A freshman early entry. ... He is the fourth straight freshman point guard to leave a John Calipari-coached program to go to the NBA. ... Streaky shooter with NBA 3-point range. ... Solid shooter off the dribble. ... Terrific first step. ... A smart defender. ... Turnover prone. ... Needs to improve his ball-handling skills.

Kawhi Leonard, f, San Diego State

6-7, 228. ... 15.5 ppg, 10.6 rpg

A sophomore early entry. ... Has a 7-foot-3 wingspan. ... Energetic player. ... Plays mostly on the perimeter. ... Terrific rebounder when he gets inside. ... Defends the passing lanes well and contests shots inside. ... Jump shot is inconsistent. ... Gambles on the defensive end too often.

Shelvin Mack, g, Butler

6-2, 205. ... 16.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 3.4 apg

A junior entry. ... Helped Butler reach the NCAA finals the last two seasons. ... Combo guard who's more of a scorer. ... Aggressive, yet plays under control. ... Strong jump shooter that can create his own shot. ... Strong defender. ... Not quick off the dribble. ... Passing skills below average for a point guard.

Nikola Mirotic, f, Real Madrid (Spain)

6-10, 225. ... 4.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg

The Montenegrin is an early entry. ... A power forward with the speed of a small forward. ... Has a soft touch and a smooth technique. ... Versatile in the paint. ... Can run the floor. ... For a player his size, lacks post moves. ... Needs to get stronger and tougher.

Darius Morris, g, Michigan

6-4, 190. ... 15.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 6.7 apg

A sophomore early entry. ... Outstanding work habits. ... Broke the school's single-season record with 235 assists and led the Big Ten with 6.71 apg. ... Great size for a point guard. ... Terrific passer. ... Finishes strong going to the basket. ... Excellent court vision. ... Average defender. ... Shot poorly behind the 3-point arc.

Marcus Morris, f, Kansas

6-9, 230. ... 17.2 ppg, 7.6 rpg

A junior early entry. ... Twin brother of Markief. ... The Big 12 Player of the Year. ... Can face the basket or play in the post. ... Effective around the rim. ... Solid midrange game. ... Runs the floor well. ... Short wingspan (6-foot-7). ... Lacks size to mix it up in the post on next level.

Markieff Morris, f, Kansas

6-9, 241. ... 13.6 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 1.1 bpg

A junior early entry. ... Seven minutes older than twin Marcus. ... Led the Big 12 in field goal percentage and rebounding. ... Possesses an NBA body. ... Can finish around the rim. ... Aggressive in the paint. ... Efficient on the perimeter. ... Midrange game nonexistent. ... Limited offensive post game.

Donatas Motiejunas, f, Benetton Treviso (Italy)

7-0, 224. ... 10.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg

The Lithuanian is an early entry. ... A versatile left-hander. ... Has great potential due to his size, agility and offensive game. ... Has shown toughness to play inside. ... Can play inside and knock down his outside shots. ... Tends to take plays off. ... Needs to add bulk for the next level.

Chandler Parsons, f, Florida

6-10, 221. ... 11.3 ppg, 7.8 rpg

SEC Player of the Year. ... Excellent size for the small forward spot. ... Terrific ball handler and decision maker. ... Above average lateral quickness on defense. ... Smooth shooting release. ... An average first step. ... Needs to develop a post game. ... Needs to get stronger to take on the more physical NBA players.

Iman Shumpert, g, Georgia Tech

6-5, 222. ... 17.3 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 3.5 apg, 2.7 spg

A junior early entry. ... Very athletic. ... Explosive leaper. ... Excels in the open court. ... Tenacious defender. ... Very good rebounder from the guard position. ... Solid from the free throw line. ... Poor basketball IQ. ... Outside game needs work. ... Forces his shot too often.

Kyle Singler, f, Duke

6-9, 228. ... 16.9 ppg, 6.8 rpg

A sophomore early entry. ... High basketball IQ. ... Great competitor, doesn't back down. ... Unselfish player. ... Always around the ball. ... Can shoot off the dribble or catch and shoot. ... Could struggle on defense with his lack of athleticism. ... Can have bouts of inefficient shooting.

Chris Singleton, f, Florida State

6-9, 230. ... 13.1 ppg, 6.8 rpg

A junior early entry. ... Explosive leaper. ... Can guard many positions. ... Great size and length for a small forward. ... Can finish around the rim. ... Missed six games in February with a fractured foot, returned for the NCAA tournament. ... Inconsistent shooter. ... Not a smooth ball handler.

Nolan Smith, g, Duke

6-3, 189. ... 20.6 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 5.1 apg

ACC Player of the Year. ... A leader. ... High basketball IQ. ... Attacks the basket hard. ... A solid shooter on the perimeter. ... Solid defender. ... Lacks size to play 2-guard on next level. ... Needs to improve his point guard skills. ... Son of former NBA player Derek Smith.

Trey Thompkins, f, Georgia

6-10, 239. ... 16.4 ppg, 7.6 rpg

A junior early entry. ... Led the Bulldogs in scoring and rebounding each of the last two years. ... High basketball IQ. ... Versatile in the low post. ... Good ball handler. ... Finishes strong around the rim. ... Needs to get leaner. ... Needs to improve midrange game. ... Lacks lateral movement on defense.

Klay Thompson, g, Washington State

6-7, 206. ... 21.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 3.7 bpg

A junior early entry. ... The son of former NBA star Mychal Thompson, shot nearly 40 percent from 3-point range. ... A pure shooter. ... Plays within himself. ... High basketball IQ. ... Can create his own shot. ... An average athlete who's better suited for the half-court game. ... Not quick off the dribble.

Tristan Thompson, f, Texas

6-9, 227. ... 13.1 ppg, 7.8 rpg

A freshman early entry. ... Big 12 Freshman of the Year. ... Good athlete with a tremendous wingspan. ... Can play both ends of the floor. ... Has quick feet and uses his body well underneath. ... Needs to improve his ball handling in the low post. ... Horrendous at the free throw line.

Jeremy Tyler, f-c, Tokyo Apache

6-10, 262. ... 9.9 ppg, 6.4 rpg

An early entry out of San Diego, who played internationally in Israel and Japan. ... A raw talent with a 7 foot-5 inch wingspan. ... Has a soft shooting touch. ... Solid footwork. ... Can play high or low post. ... Good range to 15 feet. ... Plays a little soft. ... Low basketball IQ. ... A project with tremendous upside.

Jonas Valanciunas, c, Lietuvos Rytas (Lithuania)

6-10, 230. ... 7.7 ppg, 5.8 rpg

Early entry. ... Has great size and a large wingspan. ... Can run the floor. ... A force inside. ... Terrific rebounding skills. ... Competitive. ... Has no offensive outside game past 10 feet. ... Doesn't create his own offense. ... Foul prone. ... Needs to get stronger.

Jan Vesely, f, Partizan Belgrade (Serbia)

6-11, 240. ... 10.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.3 spg

Early entry. ... Efficient shooter. ... Good hands. ... Excels in the transition game. ... Solid defender, can guard multiple positions. ... Competitive, high-energy player. ... Needs to improve ball handling past two dribbles. ... Not much of a rebounder for his size.

Nikola Vucevic, c, Southern Cal

6-11, 260. ... 17.1 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 1.2 bpg

A junior early entry. ... Has an NBA body. ... Has made major improvements over his college career. ... Can play inside or out. ... A solid shooter with range up to 20 feet. ... Needs to improve his low post game. ... Plays below the rim. ... Needs to get stronger.

Kemba Walker, g, Connecticut

6-1, 184. ... 23.5 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 4.5 apg

A junior early entry. ... Led UConn to an unprecedented 11 straight wins to capture the Big East and NCAA titles. ... A dynamic, speedy, nearly unstoppable scoring point guard. ... Gets to the free-throw line. ... Assists were down as he had to take on more of a scoring role. ... Height and slight frame are concerns.

Derrick Williams, f, Arizona

6-9, 248. ... 19.5 ppg, 8.3 rpg

A sophomore early entry. ... Pac-10 Player of the Year. ... Solid footwork in the paint. ... Fundamentally sound. ... Uses his body well under the basket. ... Hard worker. ... Needs to improve his passing out of the post. ... Inconsistent from the free throw line.