Miles Byrd, San Diego State, SG/SF

Last year’s defensive playmaking rates look valid now that he’s repeating them in a much larger role. He’s also shooting 38.8 percent on 5.4 three-point attempts per game and consistently delivering advanced-level assists. While teams aren’t likely to picture a prospect who’ll offer self-creation or significant rim pressure, an appealing mix of 6’7″ size, shotmaking, passing and defense make Byrd worth tracking.

Nique Clifford, Colorado State, SF/PF

Clifford has slowed down as of late, though his No. 1 option role doesn’t match his skill set. Versatility makes him intriguing for the next level. At 6’6″ with a solid frame and plus athletic ability, he’s averaging 10.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists. And this year with the extra usage, he’s developing into an effective ball-screen playmaker with driving, pull-up shooting (46.5 percent) and passing ability.

Ian Jackson, North Carolina, SG

Jackson just helped propel North Carolina past UCLA with his transition finishing, rim pressure and shotmaking. The lack of playmaking (seven total assists) is worth flagging for a 6’4″ prospect, though his role for the next level would clearly be more in line with a scoring specialist’s.

Darrion Williams, Texas Tech, SG/SF

A career 40.2 percent three-point shooter, Williams is also now averaging 5.2 assists this year. The combination of shotmaking and passing creates a connector package skill set that diminishes some of the need for athleticism. He’s impressed this year by consistently getting teammates open looks, despite the fact he’s only received 23 ball screens through 11 games