We've seen a number of top-ranked teams and highly-regarded prospects miss out on game action due to postponements, cancellations, and precautionary sit-outs. But even with those ups-and-downs, the NCAA season has pushed through, and we've watched enough game film to put together a solid list of who we think are the top 60 prospects in the 2021 NBA Draft.

In this piece we will break down and analyze prospects ranked No. 60-51 with in-depth details on each player's skill-set based on the games and film we have viewed. This list is based on United States prospects only. We'll update once we get some more looks at the international players.

All stats and player vitals courtesy of College Basketball on Sports-Reference.com.

60. Ochai Agbaji | SG/WF | 6-5 | 210 | Kansas | Junior

The two most transferrable traits that standout to me immediately with Agbaji are his shooting ability and his size for the two or three position. The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder has improved his three-point shooting dramatically in each of his three seasons at Kansas, culminating in a 43.2 percent clip from deep to this point in his junior campaign. Agbaji is a capable transition scorer who can get downhill and finish through contact. He moves well without the ball and can attack open lanes with straight-line drives for paint finishes. Agbaji's size, strength, physicality and athleticism lends to his potential as a multi-positional defender at the NBA level. As far as improvements go or areas of his game in need of attention, Agbaji needs to become a more fluid creator and ball handler in isolation situations. He projects as a "Three and D" guy at this point.

59. John Petty | SG | 6-5 | 185 | Alabama | Senior

Petty's game at his size looks like it will be a good fit in the current state of the NBA. The 6-foot-5 swingman is a knockdown three-point shooter with deep range, but also hits on better than 58 percent of his field goals inside the arc which are of the isolation drive and score or slashing without the ball variety of buckets. Petty doesn't need much time or space to get his shot off and has improved his isolation ball handling to be able to create offensive opportunities for himself off the bounce. With added strength to his wiry frame and the floor spacing at the NBA level, Petty could be a viable floor stretching shooter. Where we think Petty can improve upon his draft stock is by showing he's capable of reading defenses off the dribble and creating for teammates.

58. Oscar Da Silva | F | 6-9 | 225 | Stanford | Senior

While Da Silva might not be the best long-term prospect in the Pac-12 Conference this season - and we'll talk about who is once we approach our lottery predictions - he's in the conversation for Pac-12 Player of the Year. The 6-foot-9 forward is the definition of a "skilled" big man with his versatility to do just about anything offensively. He has soft touch around the basket with either hand, can step out and knock down pick-and-pop and catch-and-shoot perimeter shots and possesses the vision and IQ to find open shooters out of the low post, hit cutters out of the high post and execute dribble-hand off action. The question marks on Da Silva's game are from an athletic standpoint from vertical explosiveness on offense to a lack of rim protection and rebounding for his size.

57. Moussa Cisse | C | 6-10 | 220 | Memphis | Freshman

Cisse is a beast of a rim protector and shot blocker with an NBA-ready frame. The 6-foot-10 freshman plays with great energy and effort on both sides of the floor and brings a gritty, workers mentality with his minutes. Cisse's best qualities right now are his shot blocking, defensive rebounding, and rim-running and finishing in transition. While his game is more traditional big than modern big, especially on the offensive end, Cisse is effective in ball screen action where he rolls hard to the rim and can finish lob passes with authority.

56. Justin Moore | CG | 6-4 | 210 | Sophomore | Villanova

When watching Villanova play at the collegiate level, it's comes as no surprise why the program produces solid pro players both in the NBA and overseas. Moore should be the next in line behind guys like Kyle Lowry, Jalen Brunson, Eric Paschall, Mikal Bridges, Saddiq Bey and many more. So why such high praise for Moore who doesn't appear on other 2021 Draft boards? We think his all-around skill-set at the guard spot as a playmaker for himself and teammates, to go along with his nice size for the position, put him in a spot to be on the radar of teams picking in the second round. Moore lets the game come to him, operates with a smooth and deliberate pace, and can play both on or off the ball as needed. The one area for concern with Moore is his three-point shooting as he's only hitting at a 29.3 percent clip on the season.

Kofi Cockburn

6'10"   -   C   -   2019

55. Kofi Cockburn | C | 7-0 | 285 | Illinois | Sophomore

If you took Cockburn and inserted him circa any NBA Draft in the mid-90's, it's very likely he would have been a first round pick based on how center-dominant the league was back then outside of Michael Jordan. The 7-footer is a throwback big man in every sense of the term, relying on physicality, bully-ball and power dunks and finishes in the paint on the offensive end. Where Cockburn will make his biggest immediate impact is on the defensive end. Despite his muscular 285-pound frame, the Illinois sophomore is surprisingly quick off of his feet and agile when providing help or coming over for a weak-side contest. Cockburn is averaging 1.5 blocks per game through 15 games this season and we have seen many cases where a physical, rim protecting center is a commodity at the NBA level.

54. Marcus Carr | CG | 6-2 | 195 | Minnesota | Junior

Carr, who ranks among the top 20 scorers in Division I college basketball this season (20.9 points per game) brings a dynamic scoring and playmaking ability in both the transition and half-court settings. Carr (featured picture) is super creative off the bounce in isolation situations where he uses a variety of hesitations, dribble moves and step-backs to create space from his primary defender for rhythm jumpers. Carr's strong build allows him to absorb bumps and stay on balance into a strong finish around the basket. One of the aspects of Carr's game that makes him so intriguing to us is his ability to play both guard positions. The biggest concern with Carr's game from what we've seen on film is his quick twitch explosiveness and the effectiveness of his burst and blow-by speed in half court situations.

53. Taevion Kinsey | WF | 6-5 | 185 | Marshall | Junior

Kinsey is probably the best highlight-reel player you don't know about. A quick Google or YouTube search will bring up countless videos of him flying down the court in transition and skying over a poor defender who is bound to end up on a poster. The 6-foot-5 wing has elite speed, vertical explosiveness and body control which allow him to finish in a variety of ways around the basket. When taking a closer look at Kinsey's numbers, it's difficult to see how effective of a three-point shooter he is at the college level. As a sophomore, Kinsey shot 26.4 on 2.3 attempts per game and this season is up to 41 percent on 2.2 attempts per game. We think NBA teams will take a long look at this prospect because of his dynamic athleticism and defensive potential.

52. Jalen Wilson | F | 6-8 | 215 | Kansas | Freshman

Wilson has all the look of the modern NBA swingman and the skill-set to play the three or four at the next level. The rangy 6-foot-8 wing has shown a ton of upside during his redshirt freshman season, especially on the offensive end where he's shown the ability to hit the catch-and-shoot three but also attack the top foot of a defender and get into the teeth of the defense and finish through or over contact. The key for Wilson to get into the league and develop a role to stick is if he cant consistently hit the NBA three-point shot and if he's able to effectively guard his position at that level.

Trendon Watford

6'9"   -   PF   -   2019

51. Trendon Watford | F | 6-9 | 240 | LSU | Sophomore

Watford is one of those skilled "jack of all trades" type of players who can operate just about anywhere on the court from the low and high post to a point-forward type of role. Watford's stat line tells the story of his impact on the floor - 18.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game - all of which are indicative of his versatility. Watford is most effective with his back to the basket offensively. His soft touch with his left and right hands and ability to use his body to create space and seal in deep post position gives him an advantage at the college level. While Watford's skill-set and IQ definitely translate, the question is will his lack of athleticism and explosiveness hurt him? The NBA is full of dynamic athletes but we've seen that some skills can pay the bills.

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In our extensive preseason FAB 50 National Rankings, we stated 2018-19 is one season where it could be a wide open race to the mythical FAB 50 National Championship. We also hinted that the top teams could lose and come back to be in the thick of the national title hunt.

Never did we envision a scenario with the three top teams losing in a span of approximately 24 hours, but that's what happened at the City of Palms Tournament in Florida and the Iolani Classic in Hawaii. Top-ranked Montverde Academy saw its 41-game winning streak come to an end, as No. 5 La Lumiere (La Porte, Ind.) defeated the Eagles, 58-51, in the semifinals of the Iolani Classic.

40 points to take down arguably the #1 team in America..?? I see you Trendon Watford! @Trendon_2 @CityOfPalmsBKB pic.twitter.com/orYBKEoWYN

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Grid-Hoop standout Gerald Drumgoole led the Lakers with 19 points and senior forward Keion Brooks hit two big 3-pointers down the stretch and finished with 17 points.

A few hours earlier across the country in Florida, FAB 50 No. 13 Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia, Pa.) jumped all over No. 2 Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) in its semifinal contest at the City of Palms Tournament. Imhotep used its terrific team defense to jump out to a 35-15 halftime lead against a Warriors team that didn't suit up senior center Kofi Cockburn and was slowed by an injury to junior Christian Brown. Oak Hill attempted a frantic comeback, but fell short, as the Panthers won 70-60.

Maryland-bound Donta Scott led four double-digit scorers for Imhotep Charter (which lost earlier in the season to Philly rival and No. 12 Roman Catholic) with 25 points and six rebounds. Mr. Basketball USA candidate Cole Anthony led Oak Hill Academy with 33 points (including 16-of-17 free throws) and three steals.

Less than 24 hours earlier at the same tournament, No. 3 IMG Academy was taken down by No. 28 Mountain Brook (Mountain Brook, Ala.) behind a terrific performance by unsigned 5-star big man Trendon Watford. Against IMG's terrific frontline, Watford erupted for 38 points and 12 rebounds. It also didn't look good for IMG when Mountain Brook (which entered City of Palms with three losses) was taken down by No. 10 McEachern (Power Springs, Ga.), 50-29, in the semifinals as Isaac Okoro (12 points) did a good job defensively on Watford, who finished with one field goal and four points. Point guard Sharife Cooper also had a big game for McEachern, finishing with 15 points.

Sharife Cooper hits the half court shot with ease! @CooperSharife pic.twitter.com/h0Z6qqf3Nu

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State Association Rulings Affect Tournaments, Rankings

Unfortunately for Watford, he won't get a chance to re-deem himself in the City of Palms third place game against Oak Hill Academy, as the game will not be played. The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) will not allow its member programs to face Oak Hill Academy. The same scenario would have held true for McEachern as part of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) had Oak Hill Academy advanced to the City of Palms title game against the Indians. Fortunately for City of Palms Tournament Director Donnie Wilkie, the championship game of his event will go on with the semifinal winners and not an altered or pre-determined scenario based on the results of the semifinal games.

State associations (i.e. the governing bodies for high school athletics) are cracking down on its members playing associate members, teams that don't compete for a state championship and/or if there is eligibility questions about any players on a team's particular roster.

Whereas the City of Palms title game between Imhotep and McEachern was played out through the bracket, unfortunately the same situation did not occur at the Iolani Tournament. No. 7 Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) won its semifinal contest 64-49 over FAB 50 bubble club Westchester (Los Angeles), which advanced to the semifinals courtesy of its 68-63 victory over No. 30 Oak Ridge (Orlando, Fla.). Senior guard Cassius Stanley led the way with 19 points and K.J. Martin added 18.

Sierra Canyon Loses Big Opportunity

With the top three teams in the FAB 50 losing and No. 4 DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, Md.) with a loss to No. 3 IMG Academy on its season resume so far, a game with No. 5 La Lumiere would have been big for Sierra Canyon, as No. 6 University School (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) lost to Imhotep Charter in the City of Palms semifinals. With DeMatha also owning a win over the Roman Catholic team that beat Imhotep Charter earlier in the season, it's not hard to figure out the winner of a La Lumiere-Sierra Canyon game would be in terrific national rankings position heading into the post-Christmas holiday tournaments and 2019.

The game is not going to happen, however, as the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) will no longer allow its member programs such as Sierra Canyon to participate in games versus La Lumiere. Starting in 2019-20, CIF programs can no longer play associate members or independent programs that do not compete for state championships such as Oak Hill Academy, Montverde Academy and No. 11 Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire, Kan.). These independent programs annually battle for the FAB 50 national title, so for full association members such as Sierra Canyon to be unable to play them hurts their opportunity to compete against some of the country's best teams at the high school level and takes away opportunities for fans to watch elite teams and players battle against each other. There will still be some of these matchups, but not as often and less results to work with in order to make national rankings more accurate.

Sierra Canyon still has to play whomever comes in front of them, and the goal of a CIF state championship remains, but for a high school sport with national appeal these enforced state association rules will have an impact on potential matchups at holiday tournaments and weekend showcases in the future. The results of many of these games are the basis for the FAB 50 over the course of the season.

As a result of the Iolani Classic semifinal results, it was already pre-determined that Sierra Canyon will play Montverde Academy (a semifinal loser) and La Lumiere will play Oak Ridge (a quarterfinal loser). Sierra Canyon was originally slated to play an unranked opponent, but will instead get to play a team that entered the tournament ranked No. 1 in the country. It's still could be an excellent game, but players want to compete against teams it just witnessed win either before or after its game in a tournament.

As for La Lumiere, it really has nothing to gain from a game versus Oak Ridge. It's a lose-lose scenario for both Sierra Canyon and La Lumiere, besides the fact the best teams must win against who is slated in front of them. It's how the scenario came to be that is unfortunate.

No. 17 Rancho Christian Falls

Just as Sierra Canyon looks to keeping wining and move up in the rankings, so does the No. 2 ranked team from California, No. 17 Rancho Christian (Temecula, Calif.). The Eagles have one of the nation's most difficult schedules and advanced to the championship of the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas. In order to keep pace with Sierra Canyon and the other top-ranked teams, Rancho Christian was looking to capture the Tark tournament championship, as well as The Classic at Damien next week in Southern California.

Rancho Christian just couldn't keep pace with the quick guards of No. 26 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.), which used its transition game and foot speed to convert easy buckets, take an early lead and win going away, 61-39, to hand the Eagles their first loss of the season after 10 victories. Bishop Gorman won the tournament for the second consecutive year, joining Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) in 2012 and 2013 as the second back-to-back champion in the event's seven-year history.

Bishop Gorman, which came in the game with one loss to No. 21 Guyer (Denton, Texas), jumped out to a 18-7 lead in the first half, as it was evident Gorman sophomore point guard Zaon Collins could penetrate at will to create scoring opportunities and control the tempo of the game. Gorman was also hitting enough outside shots to force Rancho Christian to have to play catch-up the entire contest.

Near the end of the first half, Collins kept the dribble alive on the perimeter, as Rancho Christian looked for a five second ball, got the ball in the key, hit a low crossover to keep it from the big men, and converted a reverse lay-up at the halftime buzzer to make the score 32-20 in favor of the Gaels. The play summarized the game, as Gorman got the easier looks, to more loose balls and negated Rancho Christian's ability on the boards.

"Our strategy was to go after them," said Collins, who finished with nine points, four rebounds, six assists and six steals and was named co-MVP of the tournament with teammate and junior guard Noah Taitz. "We knew they were big, but we are faster than them."

Rancho Christian (10-1), which advanced to the finals courtesy of its 76-57 semifinal win over No. 24 Federal Way (Federal Way, Wash.), was led by the Mobley brothers, senior forward Isaiah Mobley (13 points) and junior Evan Mobley (16 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks), who many feel is the best long-term prospect in the country. The brothers shot a high percentage from the field, made 13 of Rancho Christian's 17 made goals, but no other player made more than one field goal. It wasn't until 12:18 remained in the second half that the Eagles received a field goal from someone other than the Mobleys or Luke  Turner, as they trailed 37-26 at that time.

Taitz finished with 16 points, as did 6-foot-9 junior center Isaiah Cottrell, who also added seven rebounds and did an admirable job of scoring a couple of field goals around or over the Mobley brothers. Bishop Gorman, which advanced to the championship game with a 63-46 win over Sheldon (Sacramento, Calif.), was credited with a 27-25 rebound advantage for the game.

In the 80-62 loss to Guyer, Gorman's Collins was saddled with cramping and never returned to the game after early in the third quarter. It was obvious in this tournament, the sophomore quarterback and leader is quite the difference-maker for the Gaels. Gorman is now off until January 4-5, when it travels to Wheeling, W. Va., to participate in the Cancer Research Classic, where it will face No. 5 La Lumiere and always-tough Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.).

"Whenever I get hurt, I feel like I let my team down," Collins said about his cramp issues versus Guyer in Phoenix. "I started to do the right thing for my team, like eating right and sleeping right. It's just maturing."

Rancho Christian (10-1) will play at The Classic beginning on December 26 and is the prohibitive favorite to win that tournament. Coach Ray Barefield knows he will need continued improvement and production from his backcourt to survive its schedule. After The Classic, the Eagles travel to West Memphis, Ark., to take on No. 36 Memphis East (Memphis, Tenn.) on national television. One good omen for Barefield's team from tonight is it gets it crack at the McEachern team that just captured the City of Palms Tournament.

The No. 10 ranked and still unbeaten Indians defeated No. 13 Imhotep Charter, 68-47, in Saturday evening's title game, Cooper took home MVP honors. Similar to Collins in Las Vegas, Cooper was the catalyst with 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting, five rebounds, four assists.

Scott, who may be playing himself into serious McDonald's All-American consideration with his play so far as a senior, led Imhotep with 15 point and two blocked shots.

That Rancho Christian-McEachern contest will also take place on national television on MLK Monday in Springfield, Mass. The Eagles hope to rebound from the loss to Gorman by winning The Classic at Damien and to see a McEachern team still without a loss on January 21. That would be the best scenario for Rancho Christian to remain in serious FAB 50 title contention, along with Gorman defeating La Lumiere to take some of the sting out of the loss to the Gaels.

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