Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (knee) returned to Monday's contest against the Cavs. The 22-year-old suffered a left knee strain in the first quarter and needed assistance to the locker room. It appeared his night was over. However, Suggs managed to return to start the second half. Without question, DFS managers who have him in their lineups are thrilled he's back on the floor. However, Suggs will likely appear on the injury report heading into Game 3.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (leg) exited Monday's postseason matchup with the Cavaliers. The 22-year-old suffered an apparent left knee injury in the first quarter, requiring assistance off the court and to the locker room. Considering he couldn't put weight on his leg, it could mean his evening is over. With that said, there should be more information on his condition soon. But as long as Suggs isn't on the floor, Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony will see more minutes.

Orlando Magic guards Jalen Suggs (thigh) and Markelle Fultz (knee) have been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Indiana. Suggs misses a second consecutive game with a right thigh contusion, while Fultz drops out of the lineup with a left knee strain. Both players were initially regarded as questionable for the contest. The backcourt absentees should provide a big boost to Cole Anthony in a very attractive matchup against an up-tempo team that doesn't defend well. Anthony Black and Gary Harris also have a chance to play larger roles, but they tend to be quite unproductive with their minutes on the court.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (thigh) won't play on Friday against the Knicks. He's dropping out of the lineup for the first time in nine games due to a right thigh contusion. Suggs' absence could mean another start for Anthony Black, although the 20-year-old has impacted things very little during his rookie season and won't be a recommended fantasy target. Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony are looking at a chance to grab extra work off the bench, but they have also been hit-and-miss throughout the fantasy season.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (groin) is not listed on the injury report, indicating his availability for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers. The 22-year-old was ruled out late before the team's last game before the All-Star break but appears ready to play as the season resumes. With Markelle Fultz (knee) sidelined, Suggs may see a slight increase in usage, providing an opportunity for him to further showcase his skills. So far this season, Suggs has been averaging 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 26.9 minutes per game.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (wrist) could be out for a third consecutive game on Tuesday versus Washington, as the team has listed him as questionable. The 22-year-old is nursing a left wrist sprain. Suggs has had a good campaign with 12.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.6 steals. Only four players in the league have averaged more steals in 2023-24. Gary Harris has been Suggs' replacement in the starting unit for the past couple of games, while the rest of the backcourt also carries a heavier burden. This is a nice pace-up spot for Orlando, and the Magic players should be good fantasy options on Tuesday.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (wrist) has officially been tagged as questionable for their Saturday night matchup against the Indiana Pacers with a left wrist sprain. The 22-year-old was forced to miss their last contest against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, but that might be the only time he needs to miss with this injury. Overall, he's only missed three games so far this season which has been a nice change of pace from his first two, injury-plagued, seasons. If he is forced to remain on the sidelines, however, Gary Harris would probably stick in the starting five but he would still be a risky start in most fantasy leagues.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (wrist) will play on Sunday against the Celtics. He was listed as questionable because of a left wrist sprain, missing Saturday's shootaround. However, he will suit up, which is good news, considering Markelle Fultz (knee) won't return versus Boston. The 22-year-old has averaged a career-high 12.5 points with 3.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.7 steals during the 2023-24 campaign. Although Suggs isn't consistently productive, he's worth starting in nearly all fantasy setups.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (wrist) is questionable ahead of Sunday's game in Boston. He had 19 points in 26 minutes in Friday's matchup with the Celtics, the first of back-to-back meetings between the clubs. However, he's battling left wrist soreness, which could be enough to keep him out for Sunday's rematch. With Markelle Fultz (doubtful), the Magic could rely on Cole Anthony and Anthony Black to fill the void. Black is not a reliable fantasy option. On the other hand, Anthony, averaging 15.2 points in 24 games this season, is a much safer fantasy alternative.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) and forward Jonathan Isaac (ankle) will return to the floor from ankle sprains on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Suggs returned very quickly from an ugly-looking ankle injury just two games ago. His two-way abilities should be welcomed back with open arms by the rest of the team and fantasy managers alike. On the other hand, Isaac is returning from a three-game stint on the sidelines when he suffered his ankle injury on December 1. His defense and rebounding off of the bench have been helpful for the Magic but a little too inconsistent for most fantasy leagues.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) will be a game-time decision on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Suggs sprained his right ankle last Wednesday against the Cavaliers, missing Friday's action against the Detroit Pistons as a result. The 22-year-old former No. 5 overall selection's fantasy stock is benefitting immensely from the extended absence of Markelle Fultz (knee), putting up top-75 numbers on averages of 12.2 points (career-high 44.9% field-goal shooting), 1.9 steals, and 1.6 three-pointers in 26.0 minutes across 20 starts. Cole Anthony would likely have a longer leash off head coach Jamahl Mosley's bench if Suggs remains unavailable against Cleveland on Monday, while the sharpshooting Gary Harris would figure to draw another spot start after totaling 11 points, two threes, and two steals in 23 minutes last Friday.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) has been tagged as questionable for the Monday night game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The young combo guard originally hurt his ankle on Wednesday and it looked worse than it seems to be since Suggs is already up to a questionable status. He'll likely test out his ankle in shootaround and warmups before the team makes a decision. If he can't suit up, then the backcourt minutes will be split between Anthony Black, Gary Harris, and Cole Anthony.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The young guard fell awkwardly and suffered a right ankle sprain. As a result, the Magic are going to hold him out for the rest of the game. It's unknown if he'll miss more time, so fantasy managers will have to check back for another update. In the meantime, Cole Anthony and Gary Harris should see increased minutes with Suggs unavailable.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (knee) is currently dealing with some left knee soreness and has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. According to Dan Savage from orlandomagic.com, the young guard will be a game-time decision on Friday and his injury isn't too serious, seems to be more of a wear-and-tear situation from some hard hits and falls over their last couple of games. If he does have to miss this game, look for Cole Anthony to move up into the starting lineup and Gary Harris to see some more minutes off of the bench since Markelle Fultz (knee) is out.

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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Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (head) will return on Sunday against Brooklyn. He's been in concussion protocol, costing him the last four games. As a result, Caleb Houstan, who's logged at least 14 minutes while Suggs has been sidelined, will likely suffer the most from a fantasy standpoint. But considering Suggs has averaged only 9.7 points, 1.3 steals, and shot a miserable 31.1% from deep this season, his return won't mean much for fantasy managers.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. The 21-year-old will miss at least one more contest while he remains in concussion protocol. It's uncertain how much longer he'll be sidelined, so fantasy managers will have to check back for another update. In the meantime, Cole Anthony will see increased playing time and ball handling responsibilities.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (concussion) will not play Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. Suggs continues to deal with a concussion and is still in the league's protocols. Cole Anthony should continue to get extra run off the bench and has scored in double digits for five straight games. Suggs will need to be cleared from the concussion protocols before he can return to action.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs will move into the starting five for Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The young guard will replace Gary Harris (groin) who will sit this game out. The 21-year-old has not been consistent this season, which makes him a tough long term fantasy option. However, he could be worth the gamble in deep leagues with extended minutes on Thursday.

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (ankle) has been labeled as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Memphis. It's the first time after 18 games that the team hasn't listed him as out, so it's possible Suggs is ready to get back to action. Suggs played 14 games at the start of the season before going down with a right ankle injury. He struggled for consistency but did well overall with averages of 12.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.6 steals. Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony have been benefiting from his absence and will take a hit once Suggs is back on the court.