Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (quadriceps) will play on Friday versus the Miami Heat. The 24-year-old missed the last four games of the regular season with a quad injury. But he was back in the lineup for Wednesday's Play-In win over the Atlanta Hawks. Dosunmu looked good in that one, ending the night with 19 points and two blocks in 41 minutes of work. It appears Billy Donovan may continue to give the starting lineup plenty of minutes against the Heat, which isn't a bad thing for DFS managers.

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (quadriceps) is considered questionable for Friday's matchup with the Heat. He missed the last four games of the regular season because of a right quad injury. Fortunately, he returned for Wednesday's Play-In win over the Atlanta Hawks, logging 41 minutes and scoring 19 points. Nonetheless, it would be surprising if Dosunmu isn't on the floor on Friday evening. But if he's unavailable, Alex Caruso (ankle), who is questionable, and Javonte Green would be the favorites to absorb the surplus minutes.

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (quadriceps) got shots up during the morning shootaround ahead of Wednesday's play-in game versus the Atlanta Hawks. Dosunmu sat out Chicago's final four contests of the regular season due to a right quadriceps contusion, but he's trending in the right direction to return on Wednesday. The 24-year-old sharpshooter stepped up in the Bulls' backcourt when healthy down the stretch to help mitigate the never-ending void of Lonzo Ball (knee), averaging 19.7 points, 4.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.2 three-pointers on 47.1% shooting from downtown over his last 11 appearances of the 2023-24 season. Dosunmu would be a very popular DFS play in Wednesday's two-game contests if he's available against Atlanta, who allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing shooting guards during the regular season.

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (quad) is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's play-in matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. It's uncertain if the young guard will be ready to play after he missed the final four games of the regular season. His absence would be a significant hit to the Bulls rotation. Javonte Green would likely continue to start if Dosunmu is unable to play. Fantasy managers will have to check back closer to tip-off on Wednesday.

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game in New York. He missed the Bulls' previous three contests because of a quad contusion. But with Chicago locked into a Play-In spot, there's a good chance he'll sit for a fourth. As of Saturday afternoon, DeMar DeRozan, Coby White, and Nikola Vucevic aren't listed on the injury report after sitting out on Friday. However, they may be held off the floor for the regular-season finale, meaning guys like Jevon Carter and Dalen Terry, combining for 37 points in Friday's win over Orlando, would automatically enter the DFS value conversation.

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (quadriceps) will be sidelined for a second consecutive game on Thursday versus Detroit. After playing some excellent ball in recent weeks, Dosunmu has suffered a quadriceps contusion, and the team has downgraded him from questionable to out. Javonte Green will carry extra fantasy value as Dosunmu's replacement in the starting unit. A meeting with the league's worst team puts him in a superb position to put together a strong performance.

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (quadriceps) is in danger of missing a second consecutive contest on Thursday against Detroit. He's suffered a right quadriceps contusion as the 2023-24 regular season is getting close to the finish line. Javonte Green filled in for Dosunmu in the starting unit on Tuesday versus the Knicks and could play a bigger role again in Thursday's matchup. He was the team's leading rebounder on Tuesday with 12 boards and scored nine points. The 30-year-old has averaged 10.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in six games with the Bulls since joining the team late last month.

Due to a right quad contusion, Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (quadriceps) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Knicks. Dosunmu will be out of the Bulls lineup for the first time since November 4th. He's improved so much over the season and would have been a great fantasy option for tonight's tilt. However, In his absence, Dalen Terry, Jevon Carter, and Onuralp Bitim could see more action during the contest.

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (illness) will be good to go on Monday versus Atlanta, as the team has upgraded him from probable to available. Dosunmu has missed only two games all season and is feeling well enough to play on Monday despite battling an upper respiratory illness. The 24-year-old has greatly improved his form since the All-Star break and will be a good fantasy option on Monday. Dosunmu has caused the Hawks a lot of headaches this season, averaging 24.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 2.0 steals against them.

Chicago Bulls guards Ayo Dosunmu (illness) and Alex Caruso (ankle) are probable for Monday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Monday is the second half of Chicago's back-to-back after they topped the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-101 on Sunday, but their starting backcourt is likely to be available in a soft draw against a Hawks bunch that ranks 27th in defensive efficiency (116.7). Dosunmu, managing an upper respiratory illness, has kicked things into a higher gear during the fantasy playoffs, averaging 20.5 points, 5.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.1 threes on 47.2% shooting from long range through his last eight games and represents a must-start. Caruso, nursing a nagging left ankle sprain, has been a nine-category stud all year long, most recently averaging 13.8 points, 5.1 boards, 4.5 dimes, 2.1 steals, and 3.2 triples on 55.2% shooting from deep over his past 10 appearances (nine starts).

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (illness) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with Minnesota. He hasn't felt the best, battling an upper respiratory issue. However, despite carrying the same designation ahead of Friday's loss to Brooklyn, he was on the floor for that one, finishing with 16 points in 32 minutes. Barring a setback, Dosunmu should be out there, considering the Bulls have a slight edge over the Hawks in the Play-In picture. But if he's not, Dalen Terry could see enough work to give him value consideration for DFS participants.

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (illness) is available for Friday's game versus the Nets. Dosunmu has been upgraded from probable to available Friday despite suffering from a non-COVID illness. The 23-year-old guard is averaging 18.4 points, 4.9 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 36.9 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

Chicago Bulls guards Alex Caruso (ankle) and Ayo Dosunmu (illness) are probable for Friday's tilt against the Brooklyn Nets. Caruso continues to deal with a sprained left ankle, and Dosunmu is managing an upper respiratory illness, but they are likely to suit up for the Bulls on Friday. Both guards are offering top-50 value in nine-category leagues over the past two weeks of action, with Caruso notching double scoring figures as well as multiple triples and steals in six of his past seven showings and Dosunmu averaging 22.3 points, 5.3 assists, 1.2 swipes, and 2.7 triples across his last six games. They will both be worth deploying against a Nets squad permitting the most three-pointers (3.6) to opposing point guards this season.

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (illness) has been cleared to play on Wednesday versus Indiana. He was a late addition to the injury report with an upper respiratory illness but has shaken it off to keep his ironman streak going -- Dosunmu hasn't missed a game since early November. The 24-year-old has taken big steps in his development in recent months and enters Wednesday's action averaging 17.1 points and 5.5 assists for March. Indiana's defense has improved lately, but the team continues to play with a very high pace, which makes this a really good fantasy matchup for Dosunmu and the Bulls.

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) will play on Saturday versus the Chicago Bulls. He was listed as probable, so fantasy managers weren't too concerned about his availability against the shorthanded Grizzlies. At any rate, Zach LaVine (ankle) could be out a few weeks, meaning there will be minutes and scoring opportunities up for grabs. DeMar DeRozan, Coby White, and Nikola Vucevic should remain the primary offensive contributors. However, Dosunmu, averaging 8.4 points this season, could easily see an uptick in fantasy production until LaVine returns.

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) has been listed as probable for Saturday's meeting with Memphis. He's having trouble with his left shoulder and was forced to exit Monday's game against Cleveland early. However, Dosunmu had no trouble putting in a 32-minute shift against Toronto on Thursday, so the injury apparently isn't too serious. The 24-year-old had one of his better outings of the season against the Raptors, with 10 points and five assists off the bench. He could get an even better opportunity to perform on Saturday as Zach LaVine's (ankle) replacement in the starting five.

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Toronto. He's dealing with a left shoulder issue, which limited Dosunmu to only a 19-minute outing on Monday versus Cleveland. However, according to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, Dosunmu is "totally fine" after undergoing imaging on his shoulder. The young guard also came through Wednesday's practice without any issues, so it looks like Dosunmu will likely play.

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) missed the fourth quarter versus Cleveland on Monday after aggravating a shoulder injury. He finished the contest as Chicago's leading bench scorer, putting up 10 points in 19 minutes on 3-for-7 shooting. Dosunmu noted after the game that he's hopeful he can play Thursday versus the Raptors. Jevon Carter would be the next man up off the bench if Dosunmu can't get himself game-ready within a couple of days. However, he hasn't provided much fantasy value this season.

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (illness) popped up on the injury report on Friday with an illness and was originally listed as questionable. Since then, he's been downgraded to doubtful and will likely have to remain on the sidelines for their game against the Brooklyn Nets. Jevon Carter and Alex Caruso are likely to see more minutes off of the bench in place of Dosunmu. Both guards could be streaming options in a pinch, but probably wouldn't be the best bets in a 12-team league or smaller.

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it?Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just as easily be applied to each pick in the draft, as organizations differ greatly in their evaluation of talent and their own needs, particularly in a year without the NCAA tournament. The nickname just doesn't reflect how basketball works anymore. Executives strategically stockpile second-round draft picks for the less burdensome financial obligations, and organizations in rebuilding mode get super creative to field a respectable team on a budget.Particularly in the NBA where worldwide talent is plentiful and positional lines continue to fade, the opportunity is everything: in the right situation, the right under-the-radar player can make an immediate, poignant statement. With professional development leagues for 16-18-year-olds, an ever-expanding set of domestic/international opportunities due to the sheer growth of basketball, and widespread NIL rights for college athletes, players of all levels and localities are starting to get their due exposure and now have enough freedom to hone their skills in a place, and at a pace, that fits best with their path to the NBA. 

Introduction

I am inherently skeptical and distrusting of scouting from the high school level to pre-Draft. That's why in this annual article, I tend to favor overlooked college players (love the mid-majors/non-power conferences) with either well-rounded, polished games or specific statistical specialties.We are going to discuss a handful of 2023 second-round picks and undrafted free agent signees who, given their individual skillsets and circumstances, warrant the attention of Fantasy Basketball Managers as potential high-impact rookies for the 2023-24 campaign who can quietly be acquired on clearance once they start showing signs of emergence.As I will frequently emphasize and reiterate: in 2023, there is very little difference between the vast majority of second-round draft picks and undrafted free agents--it always all comes down to the skillsets they possess, their capacity for growth, and the situations they've landed in.Seasons will be made and broken with early identification of the diamond-in-the-rough rookies. I used to list out the many examples from the past season in this introduction portion, but we are now in a beautiful era where there are just too many to count. There is also very little separating the featured players below and those dubbed "Honorable Mentions"--so put in the work and keep an eye out throughout the regular season for who is receiving and seizing their opportunities. 

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