Kevin Durant was the big name to declare on Tuesday and I spent an entire column devoted to the Greg Oden versus Kevin Durant debate today.

Lost in the commotion were several other important players who decided to go pro.

Arron Afflalo, SG, UCLA

UCLA's Arron Afflalo decided he was through playing college ball on Tuesday. Afflalo declared for the draft, and since he's already declared once before, he's no longer eligible to return to school if he doesn't like what he hears from NBA scouts.

So ... will he like what he hears?

Not if he's talking to the same GMs I'm talking to, all of whom have him rated between the second round and undrafted. One assistant GM said his team would consider Afflalo with a late first-round pick, so there's hope, but he's clearly going to have to impress in workouts to improve his stock.

Why is someone as successful as Afflalo not getting any NBA love?

His lack of size and athleticism are the big knocks, along with his inconsistent jumper from the 3-point line. He often struggles against longer, more athletic defenders and should get a steady diet of them at the next level.

On the positive side, he's a lethal midrange shooter, he plays excellent defense and he's tough.

If he makes it in the league, he'll be a Raja Bell-type player. Considering that Bell is the starting 2 guard for an elite team like the Phoenix Suns, maybe NBA GMs ought to give Afflalo a second look.

DeVon Hardin, C, California

Hardin came into the season ranked as a potential mid-to-late first-rounder, but saw his draft stock drop after he suffered a stress fracture in his left foot in December. He says that he's recovered to the point that he should be able to play in the Orlando predraft camp -- and that he won't hire an agent in case he doesn't like the feedback that he gets.

It's probably a good move for Hardin to take this cautiously. NBA scouts love his size and athleticism, but he hasn't produced the way they think he's capable of in the middle. I'm not sure he'll be able to shake off the rust in time for NBA scouts to be wowed, but the camp may put him in a position to help his stock for next season.

If he's in this year's draft, he could be a late first-round pick with a strong Orlando camp. More likely he's a second-round pick.

Roy Bright, SG, Delaware State

Bright sent several members of the media an e-mail on Monday announcing that he was going to declare for the draft.

Bright transferred from Cincinnati after his freshman season when he was convicted of carrying a concealed weapon.

Writes Bright: "At the time of this crime, I was an immature 18-year old kid who made a dumb mistake. When I arrived at Delaware State University, I wanted a clean start and the opportunity to mature as a person. Since then, I have changed my life and have dedicated my life to God. On the court, I have learned how to play patiently in the slow-paced offense that my coach Greg Jackson has implemented. However, due to our style of play, I have not had the chance to show everyone my true capabilities."

Bright says that he's hoping to compete in the Orlando predraft camp and would like to work out against players like Brandon Rush, Alando Tucker and Afflalo.

Good luck, Roy. You're totally off the radar screen right now, but scouts who remember him from his high school days say that he's a legit talent.

For a complete list of who's in and who's out of the 2007 NBA Draft, click here.

Posted by Masterplan:

anyone know anything about roy bright? can't find too much scouting material on him. if we go a different direction with the CHI pick (i.e. a PG or forward) he could be around to pick up on the cheap- buy a 2nd rounder or sign undrafted.