The Chicago Bulls finished up yet another mediocre season a couple weeks ago as they lost to the Miami Heat in the NBA play-in tournament. It was a disappointing season, so it was fitting for it to end in disappointing fashion. The Bulls got out to a good start in Miami as they hit a few threes early to go up 11-6, but it was all Heat after that. Miami won the game 112-91, and they are now headed to the playoffs to take on the Boston Celtics.

After going up 11-6, the Bulls surrendered a massive run and ended up going down by 20 in the second quarter. After they went down 20, the Bulls actually did a good job of weathering the storm. Chicago fought back and made it a seven point game in the third quarter, but the Heat turned things back on and ended up winning in blowout fashion.

The Bulls finished the regular season with a 39-43 record. They did get a win against the Atlanta Hawks in their first play-in tournament game, but they once again failed to make it into the playoffs. Chicago was just one win away and a victory in Miami on Friday night would've sent them to the playoffs, but they couldn't get the job done.

So, another season is in the books for the Bulls. After starting 5-14, things went pretty well, but they are still far from satisfying this hungry fan base. No one really expected this team to make it to the postseason in the early stages of the year, so making it this far was exceeding expectations, but the fan base wants more. After another mediocre year, the Bulls will get a lottery spot in the NBA Draft and will have an opportunity to get one of the best young players in the game. Here are a couple players they should be thinking about.

Dalton Knecht, Tennessee

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) scores on the transition in the second half of the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight college basketball game against Purdue at Little Caesars Arena
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Dalton Knecht was one of the best players in all of college basketball last season after transferring to Tennessee from Northern Colorado. He was a huge pickup for the Volunteers and they wouldn't have had such a good season without him.

Whatever team that lands Dalton Knecht is going to be very happy with their pick because he is a natural scorer and he knows how to take over a game when he needs to. He averaged 21.7 PPG last year and he scored over 30 points seven times. He looks like he could be a star in the NBA.

Donovan Clingan, UConn

Another potential target for the Bulls is Donovan Clingan. The star big from UConn is coming off of two straight national titles and he wants to keep winning in the league. Some people think that he is a risky pick, but he isn't as much of a traditional center as a player like Zach Edey for example. This is why Edey is projected way lower than Clingan despite being the best player in college basketball. Clingan has the size, but he also has the athleticism to excel in the league, which makes him an intriguing prospect.

The Bulls could benefit from more size, so Donovan Clingan could be a good option for them in this year's draft.

Devon Carter, Providence

A lot of people think that the Bulls might want to go with a point guard for their first pick, and Devin Carter would be a great option for them. Carter can score as he averaged over 19 PPG, but he really is a do-it-all type of player. He is only 6'3″, but he averaged over eight RPG. Carter shows up on the defensive side of the ball as well. He is going to be fun to watch in the league.