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The 80th&nbsp;edition of the NBA Draft is now less than a week away, and the Cavaliers will be on the clock when the 29th&nbsp;overall pick rolls around as the First Round wraps up on Tuesday night.&nbsp;

Fresh off their first run to the Eastern Conference Finals since 2018, the Wine and Gold will look to add even more firepower to their roster – whether it’s beefing up in the middle or adding youth to a Hall of Fame backcourt.&nbsp;

As the big day approaches, here’s a short list of prospects who the Cavs Brass could consider when the moment of truth arrives …

One of the 2026 NCAA Tournament’s top performers, averaging 19.5 ppg, 13.2, on 54 percent shooting; viewed as a plug-and-play big man at the next level; has a polished offensive game with go-to moves; a physically-imposing bruiser in the post who can carve out space; can dominate the offensive glass; great hands and excellent footwork.&nbsp;

Sergio de Larrea, G, Spain – (6-6, 178)

Lanky Spaniard plays with veteran pace – described as “an old man’s game” – despite being just 20 years old; has excellent vision, creativity and an innate feel for the game; played with Valencia in the Euroleague; very good size for a point guard, 6-6 with a 6-9 wingspan; consistent long-range shooter, connected on 40 percent from three-point in each of his last two seasons; never gets sped up, plays with a calming pace; will need to add weight and muscle at the next level.&nbsp;

Baba Miller, PF/C, Cincinnati – (7-0, 210)

International big man who played with Real Madrid in 2021-22, moved stateside and spent separate seasons at Florida Atlantic and Florida State before finishing at Cincinnati; was named Second Team All-Big 12; explosive seven-footer with a 9-3 wingspan; fluid athlete for his size, but not a major defensive presence despite his size; good floor vision, averaged an impressive 3.7 assists last year at Cincinnati; scouts are intrigued by his size and athleticism but concerned with his lack of consistency.&nbsp;

Ebuka Okorie, PG, Stanford – (6-2, 185)

Was handed the keys as a 19-year-old point guard at Stanford and became one of the nation’s most polished freshman; cerebral kid – was going to attend Harvard before switching to Stanford; excellent ball handler who pressures defenses relentlessly; good decision-maker – 2:1 assist-to-turnover ratio; will need to improve from outside, shot 35 percent from deep; mature prospect with NBA-ready basketball IQ; might need to adjust aggressiveness at the pro level and lacks ideal size, but with fascinating upside.&nbsp;

Meleek Thomas, G, Arkansas – (6-4, 190)

The Razorbacks “other” guard reportedly posted some solid recent workouts that pushed him into the first round; a true combo guard who played point in high school before Arkansas; has good size, outstanding scoring ability and flashed improved defense as the year progressed; effective shooter – 42 percent from three-point range, 84 percent from the line – with very good handle; has “instant offense” scoring mentality; has tremendous burst, plays with “pace, urgency and purpose” although can be a little out of control at times; intriguing defensive upside, averaged 1.5 steals per game

Joshua Jefferson, SF, Iowa State – (6-9, 245)

One of the most versatile players in college ball – averaged at least 16.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals for the Cyclones last year; a smart, efficient, solid defender who can likely fit into any NBA scheme; exceptionally high basketball IQ and excellent decision-maker (2:1 assist-to-turnover ratio); well-rounded skillset with pro-ready physique; consistent, tough rebounder who continues to improve as a shooter; not an elite or explosive athlete or true rim-protector, but has a way of impacting winning beyond scoring and can contribute without high usage.&nbsp;

Highly-decorated high school athlete with great physical attributes who’s built more like a tight end; might have cost himself by reportedly struggled shooting the ball at the Combine; has an NBA-ready body at just 19 years old; despite impressive physique; not a top-level athlete, lacks vertical explosiveness; plays an Instinctive game; efficient scorer – shot 54 percent from the floor (but just 61 percent from the stripe) and still a work in progress from long-range – shot 32 percent from deep; an effective passer in the high post; brings winning pedigree and leadership qualities to any team that selects him.&nbsp;

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