Anthony Thompson

2027 NBA Mock Draft v. 1.0 with @CBSSports Adam Finkelstein

Sam calls Thompson a roughly 6'7 lefty wing with a 7'2 to 7'3 wingspan who was excellent on the Adidas circuit (20-plus points, about 50/40/85) and will be 18 on draft night. His length showed up in deflections and weak-side blocks. Sam's concerns are physicality, a game that doesn't add up to the sum of its parts, "sleepwalky" stretches and reportedly looking unready in an outdoor preseason exhibition. His tools could make him No. 1 or send him back to Ohio State. Adam likes the tough shot-making, a high release that's nearly unblockable and near-ambidexterity at the rim, but says he flagged the sleepiness years ago. Adam calls his cut from the USA U18 team a real concern and says the motor has to improve.

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Way Too Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft

Calls Thompson a knockdown shooter at 6'7–6'8 who has added ancillary skills — better passing over the years and inconsistent but sometimes impactful, toolsy rim and off-ball defense. Says he's gotten a little higher on him.

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Way Too Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft | The First Round

Sees a 6'8 forward with great size, length and three-level scoring who averaged 24 a game as a high-school senior and should make his name fast at Ohio State. Thinks he can climb into the top three to five if he proves he can do more than score.

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Way Too Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft

Notes Thompson is Ohio State's highest-rated recruit since Jared Sullinger after averaging 25 and 8 as a senior and 22 on the adidas circuit. A long forward who shoots from the perimeter, creates his own shot and finishes through contact, but needs to get stronger.

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Way Too Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft

Describes a 6'8 small forward with off-ball intelligence and shotmaking — attacks closeouts, cuts and finds space without plays called for him, making him one of the cleanest wing fits in the draft. His length and mobility give him a natural defensive edge and switchability.

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Way-Too-Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft | FULL First Round

Calls Thompson one of the biggest upside bets in the class thanks to his shooting and length — about 6'7 barefoot with a wingspan near 7'3 — after averaging 20-plus on the adidas circuit at nearly 40% from three and 88% at the line. Has defensive playmaking tools; if his motor and physicality pop at Ohio State, he climbs.

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Way Too Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft

Calls Thompson a 6'9 forward and tremendous high-school shooter — possibly better than several players ahead of him — who also defends. Some scouts want more motor, and he missed the U18 trials, but shooting plus defense could put him in the top five.

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Way Too Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft (Full First Round)

Frames Thompson as an upside swing by a deep, asset-rich team. With Bruce Thornton gone, expects him to take on a lot of Ohio State's volume scoring and creation right away, which could really strengthen his draft profile.

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