College Basketball: The Top 3 NBA Prospects at Each Position

If the NBA lockout isn't resolved soon, the season could be lost, and that could make for a combo rookie class in 2012-2013.

This year's crop is looking to be much stronger than it's predecessor. One of the best of the best is North Carolina small forward Harrison Barnes.

Here are the three best pro prospects at each position.

Point Guard

1. Myck Kabongo

I know I will catch flak from fans of Marquis Teague, but Kabongo is the best pure point guard prospect.

His vision and passing skills are elite already, and he is blazing fast with a sick handle. Texas will have a nice pure floor general for at least a year.

2. Marquis Teague

Teague is an elite athlete, even better than his brother, Jeff, who is with the Atlanta Hawks.

He is a better pure point than Jeff, but he can still score in bunches and has All-Star hops as well.

3. Kendall Marshall

Marshall is a very good floor general, but he does lack elite athleticism and quickness.

He has great size at 6'3", but he isn't a fantastic shooter. If he adds a better jump shot, he will be a better prospect.

Shooting Guard

1. Austin Rivers

Rivers has to get better focus on the defensive end, but you can't ignore his amazing offensive gifts.

He can score in just about every way, except for from the post.

One year at Duke will only make him an even more well-rounded prospect.

2. Jeremy Lamb

Lamb is a very good all-around player.

He is especially effective as a defender, with a concentration in the passing lanes. Lamb is also a good athlete and a very capable outside shooter.

3. Brad Beal

Beal is a pure shooter already. He is going into his freshman year, and he will be one of the best outside shooters in the country immediately.

Small Forward

1. Harrison Barnes

The Tar Heels' wing man would probably be the No. 1 pick were it not for the one-and-dones.

He is as safe a prospect as we've seen in a while. He defends, he can score inside and out and he is a leader.

2. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

MKG is like Shawn Marion with better shot mechanics.

He is tremendously unselfish, and he will do whatever is required to help his team win. He is an athlete that can impact the game with his intensity and defense.

3. Quincy Miller

Q could feasibly be No. 1 on this list. He is so talented, but he is coming off a major knee injury.

The early returns have been good in practices and workouts. By the end of the season, he could be a top five pick.

Power Forward

1. Anthony Davis

Davis is an amazing talent that could have been considered a small forward.

If he handles his recent growth spurt well, he could easily be the No. 1 prospect come June of 2012.

2. Perry Jones

Jones was a big underachiever last year, when many expected him to ascend to a top two pick.

He is still an extremely talented 6'11" player with small forward skills, but he must step his game up to maximize his potential.

3. Jared Sullinger

Sullinger is that undersized power forward who seems as though his game won't quite translate on the next level.

That said, he has great footwork but a lack of athleticism and explosion in a 6'7" frame.

Center

1. Andre Drummond

No matter whether you call him a PF or a C, Drummond is the best prospect in the country.

He is a man-child with rebounding, low-post scoring and potential as a shot blocker.

Players like him don't come around often.

2. Reynardo Sidney

The dropoff is huge after Drummond. The troubled big man from Mississippi State has all types of talent on the block, but he has all types of problems with self control.

If he can mature, he will have a nice NBA career.

3. DeWayne Dedmon

Dedmon is dealing with a broken hand, but he has a future as a defensive stalwart.

He is long, lean and athletic. He should leave after sophomore or junior year to maximize his ability.