NBA Draft 2013: Breaking Down Most Pro-Ready Prospects

The 2013 NBA draft class is filled with youngsters and underclassmen who will be selected high based on their upside alone. However, there are some far more polished prospects that stand out as having the potential to affect their respective teams' fates in a more immediate fashion.

Funnily enough, the readiest players to make the jump to the Association didn't finish their college degrees—and have even more room to expand and get better once basketball becomes their full-time jobs.

Let's take a look at the prospective pros who have the games best suited for NBA success not only as rookies, but for the long haul, too.

Otto Porter Jr., SF, Georgetown

The length that Porter brings to the table allows him to be a capable defender, and his exceptional athleticism and quickness somewhat neutralizes his modest, slim frame.

Porter is just 19 years of age, though, and has plenty of time to fill out when he reaches the next level. Not to mention, he is fantastic at getting his own offense and possesses a high acuity in terms of making the right plays and limiting turnovers.

With so much versatility in terms of playing the 2 or 3, posting up, driving to the hoop or even hitting perimeter shots, there isn't much not to like about Porter's game. Plus, he doesn't have to have the ball in his hands to make an impact on the game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers should consider Porter with the No. 1 overall pick, and he's highly unlikely to drop out of the top three, where the Washington Wizards have the final say as to whether that will happen.

Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer confirms this assertion, since Porter won't workout for the Bobcats leading up to the draft:

It seems as though there isn't much more room for Porter to improve, but with the proper supporting cast and situation, he could be a solid starter or even a multiple All-Star selection.

Victor Oladipo, SG, Indiana

Speaking of uncertainty about ceilings, that's actually a positive thing for Oladipo with regard to his projections in the NBA. The leap he took from his sophomore year in Bloomington to one of the best players in the nation as a junior was astounding, particularly from an offensive standpoint.

Oladipo suddenly has a reliable jumper that's improved from three-point range, along with the ability to get to the rim effectively.

That's not even to mention his amazing defense, which garnered him Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2012-13.

There aren't any better on-the-ball defenders than Oladipo in this class on the perimeter, and the fact that he shot nearly 60 percent from the field for the Hoosiers is a testament to his work ethic. His relentless motor and maximum effort are sure to attract attention from teams at the top of the lottery.

Any franchise that passes on Oladipo might be making a grave mistake given his all-around prowess, and as long as he cuts down turnovers, he should be a magnificent pro for years to come.

Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas

The one-year wonder was a phenom for the Jayhawks, shooting lights-out at 49.5 percent from the field and 42 percent from beyond the arc. If not for a slight patch of inconsistency near the end of the season, those numbers would be even better.

What's also underrated about McLemore is his ability to rebound from his position, as he pulled in 5.2 boards per contest. That's not as much as Oladipo's astounding 6.3, but still extremely impressive for a player who is more perimeter-oriented on offense.

With a 6'8" wingspan at 6'5", he can also bother opponents on defense, and that's an area where he should only get better as his technique catches up with his natural physical gifts.

Apparently that's tempting the Cavaliers enough at No. 1 to at least give him an invitation to workout, but as ESPN's Andy Katz points out, it's really difficult to discern what Cleveland is doing:

Nevertheless, McLemore is a strong fit wherever he lands. In a draft where there aren't a lot of surefire pros, he will be the best player on almost every team's board after the first couple of picks have passed—if McLemore falls that far.