French teenager Risacher and G League's Buzelis are among the top prospects in the NBA draft.

The upcoming NBA draft is filled with talented forwards who have played at the international level or bypassed college basketball.

French teenager Zaccharie Risacher could very well be the No. 1 overall pick and checked in at No. 2 in the latest AP NBA Mock Draft, while Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland II completed the G League Ignite developmental program for top prospects. All are positioned to be lottery prospects, with Colorado freshman Cody Williams as the athletic wing.

A look at the top prospects:

Zacharie Risacher, France

STRENGTHS: There is intriguing potential around the 6-foot-9, 195-pound forward as a developing player who could make an impact on both ends of the floor. He has guard skills and the ability to flourish as a catch-and-shoot winger after making about 39% of his 3-point shots for JL Bourg between the championship and Eurocup last season . He is active away from the ball as a cutter and can thrive in transition or on a closeout, while his wingspan of around 6-10 can create problems for smaller ball handlers.

CONCERNS: The 19-year-old needs to get stronger to prepare for physical play in the NBA. He also averaged 0.9 assists and 1.6 turnovers in the league and Eurocup, highlighting the need to improve as a playmaker.

Matas Buzelis, G League Ignite

STRENGTHS: Buzelis, 6-foot-9, 197 pounds, was a high-profile recruit and McDonald's All-American who bypassed college to play for Ignite. Buzelis, who will be 20 in October, can exploit matchups by scoring on smaller defenders and being quick enough to outrun bigger ones. He showed signs of being an all-around offensive game when attacking off the dribble or scoring on step-back shots, averaging 14.3 points and 6.9 rebounds for Ignite while also utilizing his length (6-10 of span) to obtain an average of 2.1 blocks and rank fourth. in the G-League.

CONCERNS: He's a willing outside shooter, but he shot just 27.3 percent on 3-pointers with Ignite. He also shot just 67.9% from the foul line. He's also still developing as a playmaker (1.9 assists versus 2.1 turnovers) and could help himself by adding strength.

Cody Williams, Colorado

STRENGTHS: It's a versatile wing who measured about 6-7 without shoes at the combine and has a 7-1 wingspan. The 19-year-old shot 55.2 percent from the field and showed the ability to play in transition, attack the rim and finish. He also made 41.5 percent of his 3-pointers to stretch defenses, while his length projects well for the defensive end.

CONCERNS: He has a slight 178-pound frame that will need strength, which could also help him improve as a rebounder after averaging just 3.0 rebounds, including a total of three rebounds in 64 minutes in three NCAA Tournament games.

Ron Holland II, G League Ignite

STRENGTHS: He has athleticism and versatility in a 6-7, 197-pound frame. Holland showed the ability to run the floor, get downhill and attack the rim. He averaged 20.6 points and 6.6 rebounds while making 75.7% of his foul shots for Ignite, but only played in 14 games before needing thumb surgery. Add to that his length (6-11 wingspan), and there's also a defensive edge that showed with 2.5 steals per game.

CONCERNS: He struggled with his outside shooting (24% at 3s) and will need to improve his range. He could also improve his decision-making given that he had almost as many turnovers (42) as assists (45).

Others to note:

—TIDJANE SALAUN: The 6-9, 217-pounder is a fluid athlete with a near 7-2 wingspan, which could land him late in the lottery. If he can refine his 3-point shooting — he shot about 32 percent with French club Cholet last season — he has the long-term potential to stretch defenses and harass smaller players outside the box. surface.

—TRISTAN DA SILVA: The 6-8 and 217 pounds is a veteran scorer with a developed game. The 23-year-old has made 98 career starts over the past three seasons during his four-year career at Colorado, and he averaged 15.9 points while shooting 39.5 percent from behind the arc in a leading role over the past two years. This offensive punch could make him a solid pick in the final third of the first round.

—JAYLON TYSON: The 6-6, 218-pound wing took a big step forward offensively after moving from Texas to Texas Tech and finally to California last season. The first-round prospect averaged 19.6 points (up from 10.7) last season and has a track record as a reliable outside shooter (shooting 37.8 percent over the past two seasons).

—TYLER SMITH: The 6-9, 224-pound Smith has bypassed college basketball, first with Overtime Elite and last year with G League Ignite. The first-round prospect offers a power forward frame (with a 7-1 wingspan) who can be a lob threat and 3-point range (36.4%) to take defenders out of the paint.

—PACOME DADIET: The 18-year-old Frenchman played in Germany and is still developing his 6-8, 217-pound frame. He showed potential as a rim finisher with 3-point range, which could land him in the first round.

—BOBI KLINTMAN: The 6-9, 212-pound wing showed his potential at Wake Forest before spending last season in the Australian National Basketball League. He could come in late in the first round with his length (6-11 wingspan) and 3-point shooting abilities.

— HARRISON INGRAM: He is a bottom-of-the-board pick with upside After raising his 3-point shooting in one season in North Carolina (38.5%, compared to 31.9% at Stanford). He is a good rebounder, including 19 against rival North Carolina State. Standing about 6-5 at the combine, Ingram has a strong frame (234 pounds) and a 7-foot wingspan.

—BLAKE HINSON: Another driver who could offer some outside punch. The 24-year-old is sturdy (6-8, 230) and averages 18.5 points shooting 42.1% on 3s in Pittsburgh.

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