1-Sentence evaluations of 14 NBA Draft prospects for the Houston Rockets

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10. Isaiah Collier, PG/SG, USC

Collier has one of the higher ceilings in this draft, but there are concerns that he'll be an empty calories offensive guard at the NBA level.

9. Dalton Knecht, SG/SF, Tennessee

By contrast, Knecht is safe - he may never be a star, but with reliable shooting and plus positional size (6'6"), he could be a day one contributor in the NBA.

8. Kel'el Ware, PF/C, Indiana

He's not typically mocked this high, but as a big man who can shoot, protect the rim and defend in space, Ware has a chance to shoot up big boards with a strong combine showing.

Kel’el Ware transferred to Indiana for his sophomore season where he blossomed as a Big Ten star showcasing his inside-out scoring, his lob threat, mobility on the perimeter & rim protection.

Averaged 15.5 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 1.5 APG and 1.9 BPG. All Big Ten Defensive Team. pic.twitter.com/iyoFl9bz8t
— Travis Branham (@TravisBranham_) March 26, 2024

7. Matas Buzelis, SF/PF, G-League Ignite

A 6'8" do-it-all wing, Buzelis is another questionable shooter who may do enough to justify a Best Player Available selection for the Rockets.

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