the recruiting rankings from Rivals, 247, and ESPN. Went to UGA, took him some games to ramp up, but when he did, kid was a stud. Minnesota took him 1st overall at the age of 19. First year, All-Rookie honors. 2nd year, playoff appearance. 3rd year, All-Star appearance. 4th year, All-NBA.
The NBA drafts on potential and banks on development. The goal is getting a kid like Edwards and holding him in town so he doesn't end up in L.A., New York, or Boston.
Chandler is more refined and potentially could help you early in his career and stay in school longer. Catchings has shooting-star potential, we most likely won't see the best of him in College, but years 3-10 in his NBA career (if he makes it) you'll be watching his stardom flourish.