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Raptors draft: 1 prospect at every position to target in lottery

By Mike Luciano

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 18: Dereck Lively II #1 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 18, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Tennessee won 65-52. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 18: Dereck Lively II #1 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 18, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Tennessee won 65-52. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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Brice Sensabaugh, Toronto Raptors
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 09: Brice Sensabaugh #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Small Forward: Brice Sensabaugh, Ohio State

The Raptors could marry their warring philosophies with the Sensabuagh selection, as they could add a solid shooter who can also make plays on the defensive end. Sensabaugh seems like a player who could end up performing like OG Anunoby if he maximizes his potential.

Sensabuagh might not be a lottery pick to some, but Ohio State may have hurt his stock due to the fact he only played around 24 minutes per game. With a more expansive role in Toronto, the shooting and defensive skills he showed off in college could be put on display for a team that typically prizes players like him.

Will the Toronto Raptors get Brice Sensabaugh or Nick Smith?

Shooting Guard: Nick Smith, Arkansas

Smith is a bit of a gamble, as he is coming off a season that was completely marred by injuries. When he was healthy, he wasn’t nearly as dominant as some expected. Still, there is a reason that Smith was regarded as a top-five lock before this season, and the Raptors could help realize his potential.

Smith is a crafty finisher and solid shooter that could be the electric bucket-getter this bench needs. If Gary Trent Jr. is going to bolt in free agency, the path for an elevated role under a coach in Darko Rajakovic that helped develop Ja Morant and Desmond Bane could be what he needs as a rookie.