NBA Draft Showdown Dybantsa Peterson Boozer

Merlin sees the draft pecking order narrowing to three names: Boozer, Dybantsa and Peterson. Boozer is praised as "the safest bet in the class to become a remarkably productive player," lauded for "results, intangibles, in-game problem-solving and expanding versatility" with shooting and playmaking. Dybantsa was mocked atop many boards after he "led the nation in scoring as a freshman" and "began to make dramatic progress as a passer." Peterson carries the highest upside but comes with health questions, as league talk notes "there's a chance Peterson could slip depending on how his medical report looks," even while evaluators point to "undeniable" talent and "obscene" shot-making. Merlin senses teams weighing floor versus ceiling like soothsayers. A safe floor favors Boozer, pure star upside favors Peterson if medicals check out, and Dybantsa sits between them as the tidy, high-ceiling pick. Rosters and reports will decide who rises.