Updated: April 15, 2008, 1:32 PM ET
IN THE DRAFT
Players who officially have declared for the 2008 NBA draft
* To preserve eligibility, player has not hired an agent
Joe Alexander, F, West Virginia*
Ryan Anderson, F, Cal*
Anderson is one of the best offensive players in the country. He's a big forward who can score inside and out. However, he's stuck between positions. His lack of athleticism hurts his ability to guard 3s and his lack of strength limits his chances of guarding 4s. He's stuck on the first-round bubble right now.
Jerryd Bayless, G, Arizona
Bayless didn't come with quite the rep of some of the other freshman guards like
Derrick Rose, OJ Mayo and
Eric Gordon, but he's had a spectacular freshman season. Bayless has great athleticism, can score of the dribble and from deep three-point range and proved that he could play the point, at least part time, in the pros. His lack of pure playmaking skills and the fact that he's a little undersized to play the two will hurt his stock a little, but overall Bayless looks like he'll fall somewhere between 3 and 8 in the draft.
Michael Beasley, F, Kansas State
He may have had the best freshman season in college basketball history -- even surpassing what Kevin Durant did last year. He's got great size, athleticism, can score anywhere on the floor and is a beast of a rebounder. Scouts claim that character issues from Beasley's high school days still haunt him. But, barring some surprise revelation or injury, Beasley will be either the first or second pick in the draft.
Chase Budinger, G/F, Arizona*
He has great size for his position, is an explosive athlete and can shoot the lights out, but he's been criticized for being too passive and not always using his athletic ability. However, NBA GMs still see him as a potential lottery pick ... falling somewhere in the 10-15 range.
Derrick Caracter, F, Louisville
He is big, physical and athletic, and has soft hands around the basket. But he's racked up such a rap sheet at Louisville, there's a great chance that every team in the league will decide to take a pass. He's good, but he's probably not worth the trouble.
Earl Clark, F, Louisville
Clark is a long, athletic, versatile forward who played his best basketball in the NCAA tournament. He's a point forward type with excellent rebounding skills and can be awesome in the open court. Clark is still a little raw, especially on the offensive end and he could add some strength to his wiry frame. However, scouts love the potential. He's got the potenti
