NBA Draft 2017: TV Schedule, Latest Mock Predictions and Top Sleeper Prospects

Jimmy Butler and Isaiah Thomas, two of the best players in the NBA, were picked as the last selections in the first and second rounds, respectively, in the 2011 draft. Expectations weren't particularly high for either of them, but they developed into All-Stars.

The deep 2017 NBA draft has the chance to produce some other sleeper picks, which we are defining as players who aren't touted enough to be considered lottery selections but could have long and productive careers.

Here's a look at three prospects mocked to go outside the lottery who have a chance to shine in the NBA.

TV Schedule

When: Thursday, June 22, at 7 p.m. ET

Where: Barclays Center; Brooklyn, New York

TV: ESPN

Live Stream: WatchESPN

2017 NBA Mock Draft

1. Philadelphia 76ers: Markelle Fultz, PG, Washington

2. Los Angeles Lakers: Lonzo Ball, PG, UCLA

3. Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum, SF, Duke

4. Phoenix Suns: Josh Jackson, SF, Kansas

5. Sacramento Kings: De'Aaron Fox, PG, Kentucky

6. Orlando Magic: Jonathan Isaac, SF/PF, Florida State

7. Minnesota Timberwolves: Lauri Markkanen, PF, Arizona

8. New York Knicks: Malik Monk, SG, Kentucky

9. Dallas Mavericks: Frank Ntilikina, PG, SIG Strasbourg (France)

10. Sacramento Kings: Zach Collins, C, Gonzaga

11. Charlotte Hornets: Justin Jackson, SF, North Carolina

12. Detroit Pistons: Dennis Smith Jr., PG, NC State

13. Denver Nuggets: OG Anunoby, SF, Indiana

14. Miami Heat: Donovan Mitchell, SG, Louisville

15. Portland Trail Blazers: Luke Kennard, SG, Duke

16. Chicago Bulls: Jarrett Allen, C, Texas

17. Milwaukee Bucks: Harry Giles, PF, Duke

18. Indiana Pacers: John Collins, PF, Wake Forest

19. Atlanta Hawks: Justin Patton, C, Creighton

20. Portland Trail Blazers: Bam Adebayo, PF, Kentucky

21. Oklahoma City Thunder: Jordan Bell, PF, Oregon

22. Brooklyn Nets: Jawun Evans, PG, Oklahoma State

23. Toronto Raptors: Ike Anigbogu, C, UCLA

24. Utah Jazz: TJ Leaf, PF, UCLA

25. Orlando Magic: Isaiah Hartenstein, PF, Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania)

26. Portland Trail Blazers: Semi Ojeleye, SF/PF, SMU

27. Brooklyn Nets: Terrance Ferguson, SG, Adelaide (Australia)

28. Los Angeles Lakers: DJ Wilson, PF, Michigan

29. San Antonio Spurs: Derrick White, PG, Colorado

30. Utah Jazz: Tyler Lydon, PF, Syracuse

Bam Adebayo

In his one year at Kentucky, 6'10" big man Bam Adebayo averaged 13.0 points per game. That's an impressive number for a freshman, but it's more noteworthy considering that he only attempted an average of 7.5 field goals while teammates (and future top-10 picks) De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk took most of the shots.

Adebayo was also an efficient scorer, making 59.9 percent of his field goals during the season.

Furthermore, Adebayo's rebounding improved as the season went along. Until February 11, Adebayo only had three games (out of 25) with 10 or more rebounds. However, from February 14 through March 26, Adebayo posted six double-digit rebounding games (out of 13).

Don't be surprised to see the former Wildcat, who will be just 20 years old when the season begins, get big minutes for his new team right away.

Jawun Evans

Here's a simple fact that can't be ignored: Evans was the leader and best player on the No. 1 offensive team in Division I men's college basketball last year.

Per KenPom.com, Oklahoma State ranked No. 1 out of 351 teams in offensive efficiency last season, an impressive feat considering its tough Big 12 Conference schedule.

Evans posted averages of 19.2 points, 6.4 assists and 1.8 steals per game for a Cowboys team that finished its season with 20 wins and an NCAA tournament appearance, which ended with a one-point loss to the scorching-hot Michigan Wolverines in the first round.

Even more impressively, Evans was only a sophomore last year and will turn just 21 years old on July 26.

It's hard seeing Evans leading an NBA team next season, but he could definitely be a backup point guard and get significant time off the bench.

John Collins

One can argue that no player in men's Division I college basketball performed better than 6'10" Wake Forest big man in the second half of the regular season.

Collins willed the Demon Deacons to the NCAA tournament with some sensational performances down the stretch, most notably a 25-point, 11-rebound effort against then-eighth-ranked Louisville in an 88-81 victory.

Two games prior to his monster game against the Cardinals, Collins dropped 31 points and 15 boards against eventual ACC tournament champion Duke.

He posted averages of 19.2 points (on 62.2 percent shooting), 9.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in just 26.6 minutes per game. That production simply can't be ignored.

Collins has the capability to start for an NBA team right away.