Speediest Shorty: Marcus Thornton, G William & Mary
Marcus Thornton is a blur. He showed time and time again that he could outrun anyone he came up against in college. He also boasted the combine's top 3/4 court sprint time at 3.02 seconds. He may not hear his name on draft night, but he will make a run in the Summer League.
Coolest Name: Montrezl Harrell, F Louisville
This one was a close one between Harrell and Arizona's Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. Harrell edged him out due to his first name being so unique. He wins the award, joining last year's winner Fuquan Edwin as the best names in the draft.
Really Great Scorer That No One Knows: Trevor Lacey, G NC State
Trevor Lacey was the surprise NBA Draft declaration that no one really thought was going to declare. But he had good reason to. In his three college seasons at Alabama and NC State, he proved he is a very capable three point shooter, and this year, proved his driving ability. It is likely he won't be selected on draft night, but he can provide a spark for whoever gives him a chance.
Best Mid-Major Prospect: Cameron Payne, G Murray State
This award was not given last year for some reason, but the winner this year is obviously Murray State's Cameron Payne. The stud leaped onto everyone's draft boards at the end of the year, and in nearly every mock draft (and my article about OKC's draft needs), he goes 14 to the Thunder. He will join Isaiah Canaan as the second Racer currently playing.
Best Three-Part Name: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, F Arizona
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will dunk on you. And he has the best three-part name in this draft, so the award goes to him. Hollis-Jefferson has a career ahead of him.
Most Mentioned in this Article: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, F Arizona
Well, Rondae got mentioned twice in this article, but he took home an award, which last year's winner (Bogdan Bogdanovic) failed to do. Congratulations Rondae, and best of luck to you and the rest of the winners in the upcoming draft.
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