SunsRank: Why Oso Ighodaro is overrated

SunsRank. Always good for debate. Coming in at 14th in the Bright Side writer’s SunsRank is the Phoenix Suns’ most recent draft pick, University of Marquette alum Oso Ighodaro. That’s what he was ranked by the staff, not by me.

As the only one who ranked him last, I think Ighodaro’s CURRENT value to the team lies in perception, over reality. For months, we were told by the likes of Jonathan Givony, Jeremy Woo, and all the other NBA draft junkees that the class of 2024 is weak. We can’t forget that with a few Summer League games, I’m not at least.

Ighodaro is an above-average playmaker for someone his size. His ability to find the open man and read the floor makes him a unique prospect. His…