Hunter Tyson

Tyson senior season of 18.4 PPG at Clemson was one of the best in program history, coming after three seasons as a role player — a development arc that few college players achieve.

Being selected 39th overall gave him second-round status, but his development trajectory in Denver system has already exceeded the expectations that come with that draft position.

Monroe, North Carolina, is a small city with strong athletic traditions, and Tyson is considered a local success story who represents the community at the highest level.

His combination of near-seven-foot height and three-point shooting ability places him in the highly coveted stretch wing prototype that modern NBA teams prioritize in late-round selections.