3 Potential steals the Wizards should target at No. 18 in the NBA Draft

The Wizards have a chance to find good value at No. 18.
Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Carter Bryant (9) reacts after dunking the ball against the Akron Zips during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Carter Bryant (9) reacts after dunking the ball against the Akron Zips during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

The Washington Wizards enter this year's NBA Draft with multiple draft picks at their disposal.

Obviously, all eyes are on who the Wizards could target with their No. 6 overall pick, but they still have the potential to land a solid player in the back half of the first-round with the No. 18 overall pick that they acquired from the Memphis Grizzlies.

With less than a month until draft night, let's examine three players the Wizards could select at No. 18.

F Carter Bryant, Arizona

Carter Bryant is one player that many scouts seem to be intrigued with. The Arizona product has plenty of potential and perhaps the player he could develop into is helping team's overlook his lackluster production during his freshman season with the Wildcats.

Despite not having flashy stats, Bryant's limited opportunity is largely to blame. The 6-foot-7 forward is athletic, versatile defensively and he's shown flashes of impressive shotmaking.

If he falls to the Wizards at No. 18 after early buzz about being a potential lottery pick, this would be a huge steal for a Washington squad with the time to allow Bryant to develop.

F/C Danny Wolf, Michigan

Danny Wolf is another player that many scouts seem to be high on following the combine.

The versatile big man impressed this season at Michigan, but he really started to rise on draft boards with his play in the NCAA Tournament after flashing his ability to be a facilitator from the front court.

Not only did Wolf turn heads with his playmaking, but his efficiency as a stretch big would help him make an immediate impact in the NBA, especially against another big like Alex Sarr.

F Will Riley, Illinois

Will Riley is a name that not many are talking about, but should be.

The Illinois standout won't impress you with his athleticism or his quick first step. Instead, his reliable jumper and developing playmaking ability is what will earn him a chance with a team in the first round.

Riley has the size and tools to develop into a more than solid player at the next-level and drawing comparisons to Kyshawn George could make a team lik ethe Wizards interested at No. 18.

Of course, if players like Egor Demin or Derik Queen somehow fall to No. 18, the Wizards would likely jump at the opportunity to select either. However, reality is that these two players won't be available and the Wizards may have to take a swing on a player who needs a bit more development than others.

Nonetheless, the three options above could be great value in the late first.