
Daulton Hommes
photo courtesy of PLNU Athletics

photo courtesy of PLNU Athletics
1. Daulton Hommes - 6'7", 215lbs - Small Forward
Junior, Point Loma Nazarene (CA) (D2)
It is rare to see Division II players declaring for the draft early, but the situation for Daulton Hommes is unique. Hommes tore his ACL in both his junior and senior seasons of high school, so he was under-recruited. Also, during that time he grew 8 inches, so his game changed once he returned. He took a redshirt season to get healthy, then played two seasons at Western Washington before transferring to Point Loma Nazarene. In his single season at PLNU, Hommes was named DII National Player of the Year and they were able to make it to the DII National Championship game. Hommes has the size and explosiveness to drive the lane and hammer down dunks, but the shooting stroke to knock down threes at a staggering rate. Hommes has a legitimate chance to see his name called on draft day.
21.9 pts, 5.8 reb, 1.3 ast, .6 st, .7 bl
53.3% FG, 47.0% 3PT, 84.7% FT

Amir Hinton
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Shaw University
2. Amir Hinton - 6'5", 190lbs - Shooting Guard
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Shaw University
Junior, Shaw University (NC) (D2)
29.4 pts, 4.9 reb, 4.0 ast, 2.3 st, .6 bl
48.8% FG, 34.0% 3PT, 89.4% FT

Lyle Hexom
photo courtesy of Peru State
photo courtesy of Peru State
3. Lyle Hexom - 6'8", 220lbs - Power Forward
Senior, Peru State College (NE) (NAIA)
To say Lyle Hexom can shoot from 3-point range would be an understatement, as he loves to shoot from well beyond the line. His senior year highlights
show why he is such an intriguing small college prospect. He is made
for the high-post screen game, and can bully his way inside or step out
and knock down the three. Hexom has soft touch on his shot and very
fundamental post moves that are efficient. His decision-making on how to
attack the defense with the basketball in his hands shows he
understands the game at a very high level. Hexom was named HAC Player of
the Year and NAIA 1st Team All-American. NBA teams will definitely be
interested in Hexom as a stretch 4 candidate, he has the size and skill
to play inside and out.
20.9 pts, 10.3 reb, 1.7 ast, 1.3 st, 2.4 bl
51.0% FG, 42.9% 3PT, 70.3% FT

Trevor Manuel
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Olivet College
4. Trevor Manuel - 6'9", 205lbs - Forward
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Olivet College
Senior, Olivet College, MI (D3)
After starting his college career at Oregon, then moving to Loyola Marymount, Trevor Manuel had an fantastic season in his third stop
at Olivet College. He has decided to forego his final year of
eligibility and enter the NBA Draft. Manuel is a long, lean, and skilled
forward that can post up on the block and execute a spin move for a
dunk or knock down a 3-pointer from the corner. He is excellent in
transition and gets up and down the floor better than other players his
size. Manuel was named DIII 3rd Team All-Great Lakes Region and 1st Team
MIAA Conference. Manuel will receive attention from pro teams because
he will be viewed as untapped potential with his size and athleticism.
20.6 pts, 9.3 reb, 2.2 ast, 1.1 st, 2.4 bl
53.8% FG, 30.3% 3PT, 73.6% FT

Jeff Garrett
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LSUS Athletics
photo courtesy of
LSUS Athletics
5. Jeff Garrett - 6'7", 225lbs - Forward
Senior, LSU-Shreveport (NAIA)
Jeff Garrett is known for his work ethic and a never-quit attitude, and it definitely shows in his rebounding and defensive intensity. Garrett transferred to LSU-Shreveport from Northern Kentucky and led all of NAIA with his 14.1 rebounds per game. He is a player that always seems to be in the right place at the right time: to intercept a pass, to tip a rebound back for a basket, or hunt down a loose ball. Garrett was named RRAC Player of the Year, RRAC Defensive Player of the Year, and NAIA Player of the Year. Garrett is an interesting prospect with the speed and athleticism of a slashing small forward, but the brute force and strength of a power forward.
18.8 pts, 14.2 reb, 2.8 ast, 2.0 st, 1.7 bl
52.9% FG, 31.2% 3PT, 75.3% FT

Omar Sherman
photo courtesy of Bob Barnes/
William Penn University
photo courtesy of Bob Barnes/
William Penn University
6. Omar Sherman - 6'9", 250lbs - Power Forward/Center
Senior, William Penn University (IA) (NAIA)
It has been a long path to William Penn for Omar Sherman. From Miami, Fla. to Paris Junior College (TX), then to Lousiana Tech (where he started all 33 games), before a productive senior year at William Penn. Sherman is a left-handed post player, that is basically ambidextrous from within 12 feet. He has a soft touch, finishes well, and has a nice sweeping hook shot with either hand. He also has crisp passes, block shots, and throws down powerful dunks with either hand. His footwork is outstanding and he has an explosive first step with a polished set of moves from the block. His play-making ability and court vision are high end for a post player. Sherman was named 1st Team HAC All-Conference, HAC Newcomer of the Year, and NAIA 2nd Team All-American. Sherman has a valuable set of skills at his size that will make pro teams take notice.
16.1 pts, 8.6 reb, 1.7 ast, .7 st, 2.0 bl
60.3% FG, 28.6% 3PT, 64.3% FT

Joey Witthus
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Northwest Missouri State
photo courtesy of
Northwest Missouri State
7. Joey Witthus - 6'7", 220lbs - Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Senior, Northwest Missouri State (D2)
Joey Witthus was a 2nd Team All-NSIC player at Minnesota State-Mankato as a sophomore, but decided to transfer to Northwest Missouri State, where he played his final two seasons. Witthus is a matchup nightmare because he has good size, but likes to play on the perimeter. If smaller players try to guard him, he goes inside and punishes them with his low-post game. Witthus was named MIAA Player of the Year, DII 1st Team All-American, and his Northwest Missouri State team won the DII National Championship. Witthus is a pure shooter: he shoots 3-pointers with great accuracy, but his mid-range game makes him a threat anywhere on the court.
21.1 pts, 3.9 reb, 2.4 ast, .9 st, .2 bl
50.9% FG, 45.2% 3PT, 86.3% FT

Tim Guers
photo courtesy of
Jim Stankiewicz/
St. Anselm College
8. Tim Guers - 6'3", 195lbs - Guard
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Jim Stankiewicz/
St. Anselm College
Senior, St. Anselm College (NH) (D2)
21.9 pts, 7.5 reb, 5.5 ast, 1.0 st, .3 bl
47.8% FG, 43.5% 3PT, 85.9% FT
9. Jacob Ledoux - 6'3", 180lbs - Point Guard
Junior, Texas-Permian Basin (D2)
18.2 pts, 4.3 reb, 2.5 ast, 1.3 st, .2 b
45.3% FG, 36.5% 3PT, 80.6% FT

William Claiborne
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LSUA Athletics
10. William Claiborne - 6'11", 290lbs - Center
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LSUA Athletics
Senior, LSU at Alexandria (NAIA)
14.6 pts, 7.9 reb, 1.5 ast, .6 st, .6 bl
73.9% FG, 0.0% 3PT, 74.4% FT
Honorable Mention: Jonathan Lawton - G, Florida Southern College, Keith Phillips - SF/SG, Williams Jessup, Austin Robinson - PG, Kentucky Christian, Brandon Parker - SG, Francis Marion (SC)
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