Goran Dragic, Slovenia
Most draft experts expect Goran Dragic to be drafted in the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft. The point guard out of Slovenia has the skills to be the next successful international point guard. He has looked good in international play guarding Tony Parker, which few at any level can say.

Joey Dorsey, Memphis
Although Memphis almost won the 2008 national championship, Joey Dorsey hasn’t received much credit for that team’s play. There’s a good shot that he’ll be drafted in the second round of the draft, however there’s a chance that he could turn into a Ben Wallace type player.

Nathan Jawai, Australia
At 6-foot-10 and 275 pounds, Nathan Jawai is a very large prospect. He’s also very raw. He currently plays in the Australian basketball league and he’s bit of an unknown. But with his size and his success in Australia, there’s a chance that he could be a second round steal.

Keith Brumbaugh, Hillsborough CC
Keith Brumbaugh is a former standout recruit who fell on some hard times. He’s back to playing basketball and showed a lot of potential on the JUCO level. He has great size for a perimeter player and a lot of natural. Brumbaugh could be a late flyer that pans out.

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If you are playing in a dynasty league, you should keep the name Nathan Jawai in mind. Jawai is an Australian basketball player who is taking the country’s basketball league by storm. At only 21-years-old, Jawai is averaging 17.4 points and 9.2 rebounds per game for the Cairns Taipans.

Jawai has the potential to be a lottery pick in the 2008 NBA Draft if he works out well for teams prior to the draft. At 6-foot-10 and 280 pounds, scouts love his size and his nimbleness on the court. He’s still raw but the natural ability is apparent.

Check out this video of Jawai playing in the Australian All-Star game. He was named the game’s MVP after scoring 24 points and pulling down 12 rebounds.

If you are in a dynasty league, it’s time to start looking at what international players could make a splash in the NBA next season. Here’s a list of player who all have a chance of being drafted in the first round.

Nicolas Batum, France
Batum is a 6-foot-8 small forward prospect who has a nice amount of skill. While he’s not a pure jump shooter yet, his all-around abilities have scouts loving his long-term potential. If he plays well in workouts, he could move into the top five players drafted in 2008.

Danilo Gallinari, Italy
Gallinari is 6-foot-9 but he has the skills to perhaps play shooting guard in the NBA. His quickness isn’t great but he’s a good ballhandler and has shown the ability to score from a lot of different areas of the court. Gallinari could become a top ten player but more than likely he’ll fall at around 15.

Serge Ibaka, Congo
Ibaka is an athletic freak who at 6-foot-10 should be able to play some minutes at center in the NBA. He’s a very raw player who could be drafted anywhere from the lottery to the end of the second round depending on his workouts. At this point, he’s basically an unknown quantity who has wowed scouts with his athleticism.

Nathan Jawai, Australia
At 6-foot-10 and 280 pounds, Jawai is a big prospect – literally. He has a good feel for the game but there are still a lot of question marks regarding his abilities. Playing in Australia, the competition isn’t too high. However, his size will get him drafted if he’s able to show potential in his workouts before the draft.