Ranking Top 10 Rookies: NBA Summer League California & Salt Lake

10) F Eric Dixon, Los Angeles Lakers

Eric Dixon led the nation in scoring this past season, averaging 23.3 points per game while shooting 45.1% from field goal range and 40.7% from beyond the arc. The Villanova product spent five seasons with the Wildcats, where plenty of strides were shown in his offensive game as a scorer.

However, other weaknesses led to him sliding out of the second round completely before finding a spot with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-way deal. Now, he'll carry the chip on his shoulder into the Summer League to prove why the 29 other teams in the league made a mistake.

2) F Ace Bailey, Utah Jazz

Ace Bailey has seemed to be the talk of the offseason following his pre-draft saga before landing with the Utah Jazz at No. 5 overall. Regardless of the reported lack of interest in playing for the Jazz, Bailey will get his first chance to play in front of the local fans, leading Utah into battle during the Salt Lake City Summer League over the weekend.

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3) G VJ Edgecombe, Philadelphia 76ers

VJ Edgecombe rose up the draft board after an impressive showing at the NBA Combine. The Baylor star impressed the Philadelphia 76ers enough to use their No. 3 overall pick on the athletic guard. He can now use the Summer League to prove exactly why Daryl Morey felt comfortable taking the guard in the top three.

4) F Carter Bryant, San Antonio Spurs

Carter Bryant didn't show much production during his freshman season at Arizona, but his stats aren't exactly what teams were looking at when he entered the NBA Draft. The forward's potential had him high on team's big boards and many mocks projected Bryant to rise into the top 10. However, the San Antonio Spurs managed to land him with the No. 14 overall pick to round out the NBA Draft Lottery which adds to the excitement of their Summer League roster.

5) G Kasparas Jakucionis, Miami Heat

Kasparas Jakucionis may be the biggest steal of the entire draft class, falling out of the top 10, where many projected him to land throughout the whole process. Settling with the Miami Heat, the Illinois guard fills a need that Miami desperately needs in terms of playmaking. He'll have the chance to prove he shouldn't have slid in the first round.

6) G Walter Clayton Jr., Utah Jazz

Walter Clayton Jr. did nothing but improve his draft stock, leading the Florida Gators on a run to win the National Championship. The explosive scorer undoubtedly impressed enough throughout the draft process that the Utah Jazz felt the need to move up in the draft order to select the guard with the No. 18 overall pick. Now, he'll team up with Bailey for Utah's Summer League.

7) G Cedric Coward, Memphis Grizzlies

Cedric Coward's availability ahead of the Summer League has yet to be determined, but if the Washington State standout can suit up, he'll have the chance to show why the Memphis Grizzlies made the bold move to trade up to No. 11 to select him. With many labeling the move as a reach, Coward has the opportunity to silence the noise if he's able to play.

8) F Johni Broome, Auburn

John Broome was the driving force behind the Auburn Tigers' success this past season, proving to be one of the top players in all of college. The big man fell to the second round of the draft, but being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers may be the best situation for him to develop and further his career. Broome will start things off for the Sixers in the Summer League.

9) F John Tonje, Utah Jazz

John Tonje rounded out the Utah Jazz's impressive draft class, landing with them in the second round. The forward is one of the older rookie prospects set to suit up at 24 years old. However, after a breakout season at Wisconsin this past year, he looks to showcase that he's more than capable of making the transition to the NBA.

10) F Eric Dixon, Los Angeles Lakers

Eric Dixon led the nation in scoring this past season, averaging 23.3 points per game while shooting 45.1% from field goal range and 40.7% from beyond the arc. The Villanova product spent five seasons with the Wildcats, where plenty of strides were shown in his offensive game as a scorer.

However, other weaknesses led to him sliding out of the second round completely before finding a spot with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-way deal. Now, he'll carry the chip on his shoulder into the Summer League to prove why the 29 other teams in the league made a mistake.