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2011-12 Sleepers/Busts

Updated: December 21, 2011, 3:47 PM ET
By Fantasy staff | ESPN.com

Perhaps the paramount strategy in preparing for a fantasy hoops draft is solidifying an awareness of the appropriate round in which to draft players you want on your team. ESPN's live draft results provide a baseline for when players are typically selected, but it doesn't factor in the nuances of your particular league. If fantasy owners are talking up players they envision breaking out this season before the draft, it's a safe bet to assume those players will be selected earlier than their average ...

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