Nerlens Noel projected to go No. 1 by SI.com

SI.com released its first Big Board of the season today and Nerlens Noel is at the top of the list in the 2013 NBA Draft projections. Alex Poythress isn't far behind him at No. 6, followed by Archie Goodwin at No. 10. Here's what SI.com had to say about each player: Nerlens Noel: Executives from two likely lottery-bound teams identify the Kentucky freshman as the probable top pick in 2013. Noel is an elite shot blocker, with superior instincts and timing similar to last year's top pick, Anthony Davis. Still limited offensively -- "What high school big man isn't?" an NBA scout said -- Noel is decent off the dribble but will get the bulk of his points in the paint, where his size and 7-foot-4 wingspan will give him a big advantage. Alex Poythress: Poythress is another physical specimen who utilized superior size and instincts to overwhelm prep-level competition. One general manager compared Poythress favorably to Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, the No. 2 pick in 2012. Like Kidd-Gilchrist, Poythress will have to polish his offensive game; for now, he is strictly a transition player with an aggressive, attack-first style in the paint. Archie Goodwin: Goodwin is a slashing, Dwyane Wade-type scorer comfortable playing a half-court game. In the paint, Goodwin absorbs contact well and is an excellent finisher. Like many young players -- and Goodwin, who turned 18 in August, is very young -- he needs to bulk up and work on his shot, but scouts love his potential as an NBA two-guard. Nerlens and MKG together in Charlotte??? Nerlens Noel, Shabazz Muhammad lead 2013 NBA draft big board