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Last weekend, it was revealed that the Miami Heat did not move up in the draft lottery and will pick No. 13 in next month\u2019s draft. Now that we know the draft order, who do pundits have the Heat drafting with less than six weeks until it begins? Let\u2019s examine!<\/p>\n
\u201cPhilon returned to school at the last minute last May, and he took advantage of his extra year. He stepped into Alabama\u2019s lead guard role and averaged 22 points, 3.5 rebounds and five assists per game while shooting 50 percent from the field, 39 percent from 3 and 80 percent from the foul line. Though his defense took a step back from last season, when he was terrific while playing next to Mark Sears and only sharing the on-ball responsibilities, he was one of the best offensive players in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n
Where Matt currently has Philon ranked on his way-too-early big board<\/a>:\u00a014<\/p>\n *********************************<\/p>\n \u201cLopez has been on NBA radars for years as a big forward who offers ball handling, scoring upside, and some defensive versatility. A native of Mexico who spent this season playing in the Australian NBL, Lopez showed flashes of downhill attacks, active rebounding on both ends, and defensive playmaking. He\u2019s not a great outside shooter (32.2 percent on three attempts per game) or decision-maker yet (57 assists to 46 turnovers), which are clear areas for improvement as he enters the NBA.\u201d<\/p>\n Where Matt currently has him ranked on his way-too-early big board<\/a>: 25<\/p>\n *********************************<\/p>\n \u201cThis would be an upside play for Miami, and not a far-fetched one. I expect Swain to gain momentum as the draft process continues because we just don\u2019t see a ton of 6-foot-8 players who can attack open space with a live dribble the way he can. If these playoffs have shown us anything, it\u2019s that rim pressure is still very much invaluable. As a driver, Swain was like electricity finding the ground this past season for Texas, and he\u2019ll continue to become more dangerous and more capable of delivering punishment at the end of those drives as he adds functional strength. His shot will need to improve, but when you combine his downhill force with his sky-high steal percentage and his overlooked ability to really pass once he\u2019s hit the paint, you\u2019ve got a potential star in the right developmental circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n Where Matt currently has him ranked on his way-too-early big board<\/a>: 27<\/p>\n *********************************<\/p>\n \u201cQuaintance is one of the most unique prospects in this year\u2019s class. His defensive tape from his freshman season at Arizona State was unbelievable. However, he played in just four games in 2025-26 at Kentucky due to knee swelling from a torn ACL suffered last season. He needs to go to a team where there\u2019s no pressure to play significant minutes right away. Miami would be a great developmental spot.\u201d<\/p>\n Where Matt currently has him ranked on his way-too-early big board<\/a>: 16<\/p>\n *********************************<\/p>\n \u201cPhilon made a huge leap as a sophomore, averaging 22.0 points per game at Alabama. The Heat desperately need some outside scoring, and Philon provides that; he also became a better distributor, dishing out 5.0 assists per game in 2025-26.\u201d<\/p>\n *********************************<\/p>\n To check out our other content, click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter\/X\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n Check out Hot Hot Hoops on Facebook\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n Subscribe to our YouTube channel\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n \t\t\t