Giant Aussie Maker set for NBA draft

The NBA has given 19-year-old Australian Thon Maker the green light to enter this year's NBA Draft.

Teenage Australian giant Thon Maker (C) is heading to the NBA. (AAP)

Teenage Australian giant Thon Maker is heading to the NBA.

The 19-year-old, 216cm tall centre has been cleared by the NBA to skip US college and declare for June's draft, likely giving Australia two top 20 selections.

Ben Simmons is expected to be the first or second picked, while Sudan-born, Australian-raised Maker is predicted to be about the 20th picked.