Who's got next? A first look at the 2003 draft.

Upset because you're quite sure your infernal hometown team has blown it again with another terrible lottery selection? Well, have no fear--NBA Draft 2003 is just one year away, and we're already looking at how the lottery might shake down.

1. LeBron James, G/F, 6-7, St. Vincent-St. Mary (Akron, Ohio) H.S. Write him in ink as the No. 1 pick. He would have gone No. 1 this year.

2. Rickey Paulding, SG, 6-5, Jr., Missouri. He might have been a lottery pick this year and should be one of the better prospects next year. He had a lot of buzz going during the NCAA tournament and must capitalize on that by dominating next season.

3. Chris Duhon, PG, 6-1, Jr., Duke. He always plays well in tournaments but tended to defer to Jason Williams. Now, Duhon must make Duke his team.

4. Kendrick Perkins, C, 6-10, Ozen (Texas) H.S. Scouts wonder about his toughness--before they remember he is just 18. His size and potential make him a sure top-five pick next year.

5. T.J. Ford, PG, 5-11, So., Texas. He is a dazzling point guard prospect who combines athletic ability, ballhandling and floor sense. His lack of size is his only drawback.

6. James White, SG, 6-6, So., Florida. The potential, the dunks and the athletic ability are unquestioned. Most impressive, though, is that he has worked to make himself a good defender.