Comprehensive guide to the 2020 NBA Draft

When

• Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. ET

Where

• Entire draft will be conducted virtually from ESPN's studios

How to watch

TV: ESPN (U.S.), TSN1 and 4 (Canada)

Draft Order

* denotes pick is part of reported trade

Player Profiles

• How LaMelo Ball won over skeptics in 12 games Down Under

• Jay Scrubb's leap of faith from JUCO to the NBA

• James Wiseman could be just what the Warriors need

• Anthony Edwards is a star with room to grow

Mock draft

• 2020 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: LaMelo stays No. 1, but will someone trade up for him?

Top prospects

LaMelo Ball - Point guard, Illawarra Hawks (Australia)

Multiple draft boards project Ball to be selected with the No. 1 pick. It doesn't take much watching to understand why.

At 6-foot-7, Ball possesses extraordinary size for a point guard. However, it's Ball's ability to combine his frame with incredible playmaking skills - especially as a teenager playing professionally overseas - that has solidified him as a can't-miss prospect. He capped off his sensational year in Australia's National Basketball League by winning the Rookie of the Year award, despite only playing in 12 games.

James Wiseman - Center, Memphis (NCAA)

Wiseman is perhaps the most unknown out of the projected top picks, yet there's no denying the immediate impact the 7-foot-1 center will make on whatever club takes him.

A back-and-forth legal battle with the NCAA has kept Wiseman from playing in a competitive game for over a year. The NCAA suspended the freshman in November 2019 for 12 games due to eligibility issues, but Wiseman responded by withdrawing from college to focus on the draft.

The risky power play hasn't hurt his stock at all. Equipped with a 7-foot-6 wingspan, he's undisputedly still the best big man available and would instantly change any franchise's trajectory on his own.

Anthony Edwards - Shooting guard, Georgia (NCAA)

While most outlets are projecting Ball as the No. 1 pick, there still appears to be a chance the Timberwolves go with Edwards, a standout from Georgia whose wing scoring would fit perfectly on Minnesota's roster.

On his best days, Edwards may be the most talented scorer up for selection. He possesses the physical qualities to succeed - explosive athleticism in a 6-foot-3, 225-pound frame with a 6-foot-10 wingspan - but is prone to some focus issues. Edwards is also an incredibly streaky 3-point shooter. During contests in which he attempted five-plus threes last season, Edwards shot over 40% as often as he failed to hit 20% (seven games apiece). Still, his all-around potential makes him a near-lock to become a top-three pick.

Obi Toppin - Power forward, Dayton (NCAA)

Any team with an opening at power forward will relish the opportunity to draft Toppin, and even clubs seemingly satisfied at the position may want to make room for him anyway.

Toppin was a consensus All-American and Player of the Year in 2019-20. The 6-foot-9 Dayton star loves to play above the rim, and he broke the Flyers' record for single-season dunks in both of his years with the squad. But his scoring touch is smooth, too, and he averaged 20 points as a sophomore while shooting 39% and attempting 2.6 3-pointers per contest. There are questions about his defense, but that likely won't cause him to fall far, if at all.

Deni Avdija - Small forward, Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel)

The top non-American prospect in the draft, Avdija is an intriguing option who's attracted plenty of attention while playing in Israel due to his unique skill set. Standing 6-foot-9, he'll likely slot into lineups as a small or power forward. However, he opens up an entirely different route of attack with his playmaking ability, allowing a team to run its offense through him.

The 19-year-old isn't overly athletic or the most consistent shooter, but he uses his size well on both ends. He was a key piece of the Israel team that won gold at the FIBA U20 European Championship in 2019, registering 18.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game while claiming tournament MVP honors.