The 2021 NBA Draft

A new group of emerging superstars took center stage.

Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State (Overall Pick #1 -- Detroit Pistons) - Cunningham was the national player of the year, at James Bowie High School in Arlington, Va., one of the best high school teams in history. At Oklahoma State, shot 40.0 percent from three and 84.6 percent from the free throw line. (Photo: Christina Dunn)    
    Davion Mitchell, Baylor (Overall Pick #9 -- Sacramento Kings)     -     Mitchell helped Baylor win its first national championship. He was also the top defensive player in the nation. (Photo: Christina Dunn)    
 Evan Mobley, USC (Overall Pick #3 -- Cleveland Cavaliers)     - Mobley was the Pac 12 Conference 2021 Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Defensive Player of the year. He and the LA Lakers' Anthony Davis are the only two players from a major conference to win the three awards at the same time. (Photo: Christina Dunn)    Isaiah Jackson, Kentucky (Overall Pick #22 -- LA Lakers) -     Jackson made all Defensive and Freshmen teams. (Photo: Christina Dunn)     

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Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State (Overall Pick #1 -- Detroit Pistons) - Cunningham was the national player of the year, at James Bowie High School in Arlington, Va., one of the best high school teams in history. At Oklahoma State, shot 40.0 percent from three and 84.6 percent from the free throw line. (Photo: Christina Dunn)    

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