Maui Invitational 2013: Top NBA Draft Prospects to Watch in Championship Round

In a college basketball season filled with a number of exciting NBA prospects, there will be a few to watch for during the 2013 Maui Invitational.

The championship round for the Maui Invitational will take place from November 25-27, with eight exciting teams going at it.  That includes host school Chaminade, a team that tries to pull off big upsets every year.

Below is a look at some of the most exciting NBA draft prospects to watch for, breaking down what they do best, what they could improve on and where they could expect to be taken in the draft.

Tyrone Wallace, PG/SG, California Golden Bears

While not the biggest name heading into next June, Tyrone Wallace has shown early in the 2013-2014 season that he's quickly improving as a scorer, and that means that he's becoming an intriguing prospect if he decides to enter the NBA draft.

Wallace has improved across the board as a scorer this season, just look at the numbers below.

Year	PPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
2013-2014	12.8	47.2	35.7	80.0
2012-2013	7.2	34.2	22.4	53.4

That kind of development says a lot about a player of his caliber, especially as just a sophomore.  He's quickly starting to find his shot, and his ability to run the offense or play off of the ball makes him capable of scoring in a number of ways.

While the improvement is certainly there, Wallace is going to have to keep improving in order to impress NBA scouts.  He needs to add some muscle to his 6'5'' frame, and if he does that, he could be a player taken in the middle or end of the second round.

Cory Jefferson, PF, Baylor Bears

Entering his senior season with the Baylor Bears, Cory Jefferson has been a great player for the program over the past few years.  In 2012, he averaged 13.3 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, shooting 61 percent from the field.

For a power forward, Jefferson possesses a consistent mid-range jumper that helps him score from a large area of the floor.  His long arms help him contest shots down low and grab rebounds, which makes him an ideal prospect at the position.

While a lot of aspects of his game look good, there are certainly things that Jefferson could do to get better.  He's been an efficient scorer while at Baylor, but he needs to work on not being as predictable in the post game, working on different moves.  His long arms are certainly a plus, but his skinny frame could make it hard for him to go up against stronger players at the next level.

Overall, Jefferson has the potential to be taken late in the first round or early in the second in June.  If he can work on developing more moves down low and bulk up a little bit, he could be a serious threat down low in the NBA.

Jerami Grant, SF, Syracuse Orange

When it comes to pro prospects, there won't be a bigger one to watch than Jerami Grant with the Syracuse Orange.

A freakish athlete with a huge wingspan, Grant is an intimidating player on both sides of the ball.  At 6'8'', he towers over other small forwards and continues to make big plays on offense and defense.  With his size and athleticism, Grant can match up against a number of different positions.

At this point, Grant is still a developing prospect.  He's working on becoming a more versatile offensive player who can handle the ball and drive to the basket, as well as working on developing a post game.

Still, Grant has crazy upside with a high basketball IQ and the potential to be an awesome defensive-minded small forward at the next level.  Based off of his potential, some team with a strong roster already is bound to take him in the middle of the first round.