The 2003 NBA Draft was one of the most anticipated in recent history. High school phenom LeBron James officially became a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Serbian 7-footer Darko Milicic went second to the Detroit Pistons and NCAA Tournament hero Carmelo Anthony was selected third by the Denver Nuggets.

While many rookies take more time to develop in the age of the high school and international boom, there are still some very intriguing players for Fantasy owners to consider on Draft Day.

1. Cleveland: LeBron James, SF, St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.: James has all the tools to be a superstar at the NBA level. Compared by many to Magic Johnson, James averaged 30.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.9 steals in leading his team to a No. 1 national ranking. He needs to improve on his outside shot, but James' upside is immense. The Cavaliers have several scoring options (Ricky Davis, Dajuan Wagner, Zydrunas Ilgauskas), so don't expect huge numbers from King James in his rookie campaign. He will endure some growing pains, but his potential as the league's next great player is readily apparent.

2. Detroit: Darko Milicic, C, Harnofarm (Serbia & Montenegro): Considered Serbia's version of LeBron James, Milicic is the perfect fit for a Pistons team looking for a solid complement to Ben Wallace. The 18-year-old is extremely versatile, possessing the ability to shoot from the outside and still dominate in the paint. He can shoot the NBA 3-pointer and is a formidable shot blocker as well. Milicic needs to be nurtured and will be inconsistent early in his rookie season, but the lack of quality big men in the league makes him a valuable player from a Fantasy perspective.

3. Denver: Carmelo Anthony, SF, Syracuse: Anthony won several awards during his freshman year at Syracuse, earning second team All-America honors, Most Outstanding Player of the 2003 NCAA Final Four and MOP of the NCAA East Regional. He has the total game, mixing a solid combination of scoring, rebounding and ball-handling ability. Melo is entering a situation in Denver that makes him the rookie most likely to make an immediate impact. Should Juwan Howard leave via free agency, Anthony could average close to 20 points and eight rebounds for the Nuggets. Unless Cleveland trades one of its scorers, Anthony should be the first rookie selected in yearly Fantasy leagues.

4. Toronto: Chris Bosh, PF, Georgia Tech: Bosh is an athletic player with good footwork, solid shot-blocking ability and shooting range. However, he needs to add 15-20 pounds to his 225-pound frame before having any success as a post player in the NBA. Bosh might help owners in Rotisserie leagues in blocks, but he won't make an overall impact next season and has more value in keeper leagues.

5. Miami: Dwyane Wade, SG, Marquette: Wade has the all-around game and ability to be a high-impact player in the NBA. But with Eddie Jones and Caron Butler on the roster, Wade might find himself playing the point rather then shooting guard or small forward. He is much more effective playing off the ball, so don't be surprised if the Heat make a trade to dilute the clutter at the two and three. Wade will be worth a roster spot on Fantasy teams, especially if the team moves Jones.

6. L.A. Clippers: Chris Kaman, C, Central Michigan: The 7-footer dominated the Mid-American Conference last season, averaging 22.4 points, 12 rebounds and 3.2 blocks. With Michael Olowokandi likely to leave via free agency, Kaman will have a chance to see immediate playing time in Los Angeles. However, he needs to increase his strength and prove he can play in the paint with the big boys before Fantasy owners should consider him on Draft Day.

7. Chicago: Kirk Hinrich, PG, Kansas: Hinrich has great athleticism and a nice shooting touch, and can play either the one or two at the NBA level. By selecting the Kansas guard, the Bulls could be succumbing to the fact that Jay Williams' career might be over. Hinrich might help Rotisserie players in the 3-point shooting category, but he will warrant minimal consideration with Jamal Crawford on the roster.

8. Milwaukee: T.J. Ford, PG, Texas: Ford is a talented playmaker and was considered the best point guard in the draft. The Bucks drafted Ford as insurance should they be unable to re-sign Gary Payton. He doesn't shoot very well, but Ford can help Fantasy owners in Rotisserie leagues in the assists category, especially if Payton leaves and he lands the starting job.

9. New York: Mike Sweetney, PF, Georgetown: Sweetney is a good low-post scorer and rebounder, but he joins a Knicks club already stockpiled with undersized centers (Antonio McDyess, Kurt Thomas, Clarence Weatherspoon and Othella Harrington). Unless McDyess' knee injury keeps him out of action, Sweetney likely won't see enough playing time to make a consistent impact from a Fantasy perspective. Second-rounder Maciej Lampe might actually make more of an impact if he avoids contractual issues.

10. Washington: Jarvis Hayes, SG, Georgia: Hayes was the best perimeter shooter in the draft, which is something the Wizards desperately need. He has to work on his ball-handling skills, however, and the team already has a glut of two guards (Jerry Stackhouse, Larry Hughes and Juan Dixon).

11. Golden State: Mickael Pietrus, SG, Pau Orthez (France): Pietrus is a terrific athlete and defender with great ability in the open court. The Warriors obviously went with the best player available, but the presence of Jason Richardson, Mike Dunleavy and Jiri Welsch makes for a crowded two-guard position.

12. Seattle: Nick Collison, PF, Kansas: Collison is a good scorer and rebounder who possesses a great work ethic. He needs to add some strength during the offseason to become the low-post presence the Sonics desire. Collison has some upside, but he'll warrant little Fantasy attention outside of larger leagues.

13. Boston (via Memphis): Marcus Banks, PG, UNLV: The Celtics got the player they coveted in Banks, who should step right in and play the point. He needs to improve his perimeter shooting, but his ability to create with his penetration makes him a good bet to average decent assists totals for Fantasy owners in Rotisserie leagues.

14. Seattle: Luke Ridnour, PG, Oregon: The Sonics lack a solid point guard, so Ridnour could step right in and play a prominent role. He needs to improve his defensive skills, however, and he lacks good strength. He does possess skills as a playmaker, but Ridnour needs to prove he can produce at the NBA level before warranting serious Fantasy consideration.

15. Orlando: Reece Gaines, PG, Louisville: Reece is a big, physical point guard and should step right into a prominent role. He will warrant Fantasy consideration in larger leagues.

16. Memphis (via Boston): Troy Bell, PG, Boston College: Bell isn't a typical point guard because of his score-first, pass-second approach. He has some tools, but Bell will have a tough time moving past Jason Williams on the Grizzlies depth chart.

17. Phoenix: Zarko Cabarkapa, SF, Buducnost (Serbia & Montenegro): Cabarkapa was the player the Suns wanted. He's a great shooter for his size and can stretch defenses, but he needs to adapt to the NBA game before warranting Fantasy consideration.

18. New Orleans: David West, PF, Xavier: West has good scoring and rebounding abilities, but he lacks the size needed to bang in the NBA low-post. He was selected as insurance should the team lose P.J. Brown via free agency.

19. Utah: Aleksandar Pavlovic, SG, Buducnost (Serbia & Montenegro): Pavlovic might have been the best shooter in the draft. Calbert Cheaney and DeShawn Stevenson are no better than average, so Pavlovic could step right in and produce for the Jazz.

20. Memphis (via Boston): Dahntay Jones, SG, Duke: Jones doesn't possess great offensive skills and will need to rely on defense to make an impact. His Fantasy value will be minimal at best.

21. Atlanta: Boris Diaw-Riffiod, SF, Pau Orthez (France): Diaw-Riffiod should fit right into the Hawks offense as a playmaking point forward. He doesn't have great scoring prowess, but he will create opportunities for his teammates.

22. New Jersey: Zoran Planinic, PG, Cibona Zagreb (Croatia): Planinic is a versatile player with great hands and ballhanding skills. He'll serve as a backup to Jason Kidd (barring a move via free agency), Richard Jefferson and Kerry Kittles, so his Fantasy stock is minimal.

23. Portland: Travis Outlaw, SF, Starkville H.S.: Outlaw is a raw athlete who needs much NBA grooming. He has no immediate Fantasy value.

24. L.A. Lakers: Brian Cook, PF, Illinois: Cook has great size and is a solid shooter. He must learn to play tougher in the NBA low-post, and the presence of Shaquille O'Neal will erode his Fantasy value.

25. Detroit: Carlos Delfino, SG, Skillger Bologna (Italy): Delfino possesses good size and is a versatile player, but he has no immediate Fantasy appeal.

26. Minnesota: Ndudi Ebi, SF, Westbury Christian H.S.: Ebi is a project with major upside, but he won't help Fantasy owners for two or three seasons.

27. Boston (via Memphis): Kendrick Perkins, C, Ozen H.S.: Perkins is a raw talent and needs some fine tuning at the NBA level before making any Fantasy impact.

28. Phoenix (via San Antonio): Leandrinho Barbosa, PG, Bauru Tilibra (Brazil): Barbosa has great potential, but he won't make a Fantasy impact with Stephon Marbury on the roster.

29. Dallas: Josh Howard, SG, Wake Forest: The Mavericks took the best player available. Unfortunately, Howard won't see much playing time behind Michael Finley and Nick Van Exel.