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)    

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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)    

    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)    

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    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)    

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 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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Isaiah Jackson, Kentucky (Overall Pick #22 -- LA Lakers) -     Jackson made all Defensive and Freshmen teams. (Photo: Christina Dunn)     

Jalen Johnson, Duke (Overall Pick #20 -- Atlanta Hawks) -     Johnson was the #13 overall recruit in the 2020 high school class. In his college debut, he had 19 points, 19 rebounds, and 4 blocks. (Photo: Christina Dunn)     

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Jalen Johnson, Duke (Overall Pick #20 -- Atlanta Hawks) -     Johnson was the #13 overall recruit in the 2020 high school class. In his college debut, he had 19 points, 19 rebounds, and 4 blocks. (Photo: Christina Dunn)     

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Jalen Suggs, Gonzaka (Overall Pick #5 -- Orlando Magic) -     Suggs is the first athlete in Minnesota state history to win Mr. Basketball and Mr. Football in the same season. He was the #6 overall prospect in the 2020 ESPN 100. (Photo: Christina Dunn)    

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Jalen Suggs, Gonzaka (Overall Pick #5 -- Orlando Magic) -     Suggs is the first athlete in Minnesota state history to win Mr. Basketball and Mr. Football in the same season. He was the #6 overall prospect in the 2020 ESPN 100. (Photo: Christina Dunn)    

James Bouknight, Connecticut (Overall Pick #11 -- Charlotte Hornets) -     Bouknight averaged 20.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. (Photo: Christina Dunn)    

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James Bouknight, Connecticut (Overall Pick #11 -- Charlotte Hornets) -     Bouknight averaged 20.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. (Photo: Christina Dunn)    

Kai Jones, Texas (Overall Pick #19 -- NY Knicks) -     Jones was born in Nassau, Bahamas. A relative newcomer to the sport, he played basketball for the first time at the age of 15. (Photo: Christina Dunn)     

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Kai Jones, Texas (Overall Pick #19 -- NY Knicks) -     Jones was born in Nassau, Bahamas. A relative newcomer to the sport, he played basketball for the first time at the age of 15. (Photo: Christina Dunn)     

Moses Moody, Arkansas (Overall Pick #14 -- Golden State Warriors - Moody was considered one of the best shooters at Arkansas. Moody averaged 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists as a freshman. (Photo: Christina Dunn)   

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Moses Moody, Arkansas (Overall Pick #14 -- Golden State Warriors - Moody was considered one of the best shooters at Arkansas. Moody averaged 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists as a freshman. (Photo: Christina Dunn)   

Scottie Barnes, Florida State (Overall Pick #4 -- Toronto Raptors) -     Barnes averaged 10.3 points, 4.1 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. He also shot at 50.3 percent from the field. (Photo: Christina Dunn)    

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Scottie Barnes, Florida State (Overall Pick #4 -- Toronto Raptors) -     Barnes averaged 10.3 points, 4.1 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. He also shot at 50.3 percent from the field. (Photo: Christina Dunn)    

Ziaire Williams, Stanford (Overall Pick #10 -- Memphis Grizzlies) - Ziaire Williams played at Sierra Canyon with LeBron James’ son Bronny and Dwyane Wade’s son Zaire. He Ranked #5 in the ESPN class of 2020 rankings. (Photo: Christina Dunn)    

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Ziaire Williams, Stanford (Overall Pick #10 -- Memphis Grizzlies) - Ziaire Williams played at Sierra Canyon with LeBron James’ son Bronny and Dwyane Wade’s son Zaire. He Ranked #5 in the ESPN class of 2020 rankings. (Photo: Christina Dunn)