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Who is former Syracuse player Tyler Lydon's competition in the NBA draft?

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Tyler Lydon enters the final week leading up to next Thursday's NBA draft as a likely late first- or early second-round choice.

NBA scouts have said they like Lydon's potential as a stretch 4; a 6-foot-10 power forward who can stretch defenses thanks to his outside shooting ability.

But where the former Syracuse star ends up going in the draft largely depends on how he stacks up with players of a similar nature.

There are some athletic power forwards like Florida State's Jonathan Isaac and Arizona's Lauri Markkanen who should be lottery picks.