31. Mavericks: Vernon Carey Jr. Center, 6'10", 270 Lb's, Freshman, Duke. 24.8 mpg - 17.8 ppg - 57.7% fgp - 38.1% 3pp - 8.8 rpg - 1.6 blk's pg.
Five years ago Carey might have been a lottery pick, but alas the league has changed. However Carey has shown the ability to step out and shoot the three on occasion and good agility for a big man. The Mav's might have a steal here.
32. Hornets: Robert Woodard. SF, 6'7", 235 Lb's, Soph, Mississippi St. 33.0 mpg - 11.4 ppg - 49.5% fgp - 42.9% 3pp - 6.5 rpg - 1.1 stl's pg - 1.0 blk's pg.
I think Woodard is a very underrated player. very good shooter and a solid defensive player. It's possible a team takes him higher than this, but he's a quality pick at 32.
33. Timberwolves: Paul Reed. PF, 6'9", 220 Lb's, Junior, DePaul. 31.7 mpg - 15.1 ppg - 51.6% fgp - 30.8% 3pp - 10.7 rpg - 1.9 stl's pg - 2.6 blk's pg
Another of my favorite players. Those who like Isaiah Stewart should like Reed. Reed has a non stop motor and was the best player on the DePaul team. Unfortunately he was also the focus of the other teams defense, which affected his 3 pt shot. He's an excellent rebounder and post defender with great shot blocking instincts.
34. 76'ers: Nico Mannion. PG, 6'3", 190 Lb's, Freshman, Arizona. 32.3 mpg - 14.0 ppg - 39.2% fgp - 32.7% 3pp - 2.5 rpg - 5.3 apg - 1.2 stl's pg.
Mannion has gone from a projected lottery pick to the 2nd rd. Which could make him a decent pick at 34. I think his lack of elite athleticism was exposed and his inability to shoot the ball consistently as well. He is skilled however with good court vision and excellent BBIQ. I see his future as a backup PG in the league.
35. King's: Elijah Hughes. SF/SG, 6'7", 215 Lb's, Junior, Syracuse. 36.7 mpg - 19.0 ppg - 42.6% fgp - 34.2% 3pp - 5.0 rpg - 3.4 apg - 1.2 stl's pg.
I know some are wondering, who is Elijah Hughes? Well he broke my rule of drafting any player from Syracuse. He's an elite athlete who is going to be a star in the NBA. You heard it here first. Not sure why he's projected to go in the 2nd rd, because he leaps out at you when you watch him play. I saw him make plays that made my jaw drop. His 3 pt percentage isn't great, but he took a lot of highly contested shots. To me, he has that it factor. I'll be surprised if he's there when we pick.
36. 76'ers: Jahmi'us Ramsey. SG, 6'4", 195 Lb's, Freshman, Texas Tech. 31.1 mpg - 15.0 ppg - 44.2% fgp - 42.6% 3pp - 4.0 rpg - 2.2 apg - 1.3 stl's pg.
Ramsey is a scorer who scores most of his pt's from 16 feet out. Solid 3 pt shooter. He's been all over the draft boards going anywhere from 22 to 50. He's a willing defender, and his perimeter game fits into today's NBA. The 76'ers especially need players that can score from the perimeter.
37. Wizards: Cassius Stanley. SG, 6'6", 193 Lb's, Freshman, Duke. 27.4 mpg - 12.6 ppg - 47.4% fgp - 36.0% 3pp - 4.9 rpg - 1.0 apg - 0.7 stl's pg.
Stanley is a developmental player. He's a freak athlete that you love to gamble on. If he's in the slam dunk contest, I'd bet on him. Give him some time in the G-League and you might have something special. I wouldn't mind if the King's took him based on his upside.
38. Knicks: Jordan Nwora. SF, 6'7", 225 Lb's, Junior, Louisville. 33.1 mpg - 18.0 ppg - 44.0% fgp - 40.2% 3pp - 7.7 rpg - 1.3 apg - 0.7 stl's pg.
Nwora has been a solid contributor at Louisville. He's a smart, crafty player with good BBIQ. The question is whether his lack of athleticism will cause him to struggle at the next level. Personally, I think he'll be fine. He knows every trick in the book on how to get open. Defensively, he's not quick, but certainly gives the effort.
39. Pelicans: Zeke Nnaji. Center, 6'11", 240 Lb's, Freshman, Arizona. 30.6 mpg - 16.1 ppg - 57.0% fgp - 29.4% 3pp - 8.6 rpg - 0.9 blk's pg.
I have mixed feelings about Nnaji. I feel like he should be better than he is, or was this past season. He plays extremely hard, which is an attribute, but not always with the results your looking for. The form on his jump shot looks good and his percentages should improve with work. He's a good gamble at 39.
40. Grizzley: Kenyon Martin Jr. SF/SG, 6'7". 210 Lb's, IMG Academy. 30.6 mpg - 12.3 ppg - 48.3% fgp - 23.4% 3pp - 6.8 rpg - 1.9 apg - 1.2 stl's pg - 1.1 blk's pg.
Obviously he comes from a good blood line. He's a terrific athlete who can jump out of the building. Not a good 3pt shooter, so your betting you can at least get him respectable. He's a very willing and good defender. Runs the floor like a deer, and has a good motor.
41. Spurs: Matthew Hurt. SF/PF, 6'9", 215 Lb's, Freshman, Duke. 20.5 mpg - 9.7 ppg - 48.7% fgp - 39.3% 3pp - 3.8 rpg - 0.9 stl's pg.
Hurt came out of high school with the reputation of being a sharpshooter, and he averaged just a tick under 40%. He was hard to get a read on because he would play 7 minutes one game and 34 minutes the next. He's mostly a SF now, but with added strength, I can see getting minutes at the four. Scouts question his ability to defend.
42. Pelicans: Immanuel Quickly. SG/PG, 6'3", 188 Lb's, Soph, Kentucky. 32.9 mpg - 16.1 ppg - 41.6% fgp - 42.8% 3pp - 4.2 rpg - 1.9 apg - 0.9 stl's pg.
I think Quickly is a steal in the 2nd round. There were games when he was Kentucky's best player on the floor. He's a tenacious defender and a lights out shooter from the three. He shot 92% from the free throw line. Definitely a bit undersized for the two, but he's capable of being the lead guard at times as well.
43. King's: Killian Tillie. PF, 6'10", 220 Lb's, Senior, Gonzaga. 24.7 mpg - 13.6 ppg - 54.8% fgp - 44.4% 3pp - 4.6 rpg - 1.9 apg - 1.0 stl's pg.
I can't pass on Tillie here. This guy would be a lottery pick if not for injuries and also being a senior. His stats belie his abilities. Mark Few (head coach) had Tillie doing everything he could to avoid injury which affected his rebounding. Few said he couldn't afford to not have Tillie on the floor. You don't dare leave Tillie open on the perimeter. He's also a very good defender despite all the injuries he's had. He's an injury risk, but if you can keep him healthy, you've got yourself one hell of a player.
44. Bulls: Udoka Azubuike. Center, 7'0", 270 Lb's, Senior, Kansas. 27.7 mpg - 13.7 ppg - 74.8% fgp - 00.0% 3pp - 10.5 rpg - 2.6 blk's pg.
Azubuike is definitely a throw back center. He has no game away from the basket, but he is a good post defender and rebounder. His career path is likely to be as a backup center. But there's still a place for that in the league off the bench.
45. Magic: Sam Merrill. SG/PG, 6'5", 205 Lb's, Senior, Utah St. 35.0 mpg - 19.7 ppg - 46.1% fgp - 41.0% 3pp - 4.1 rpg - 3.9 apg - 1.0 stl's pg.
Merrill is a very good 3 pt shooter. He averaged 41.0% from the three for all four years. He also shot 89.1% from the free throw line. He's a solid ball handler who can handle the lead guard position if needed. His defensive ability is average, but could work in the right system.
46. Trailblazers: Jay Scrubb. SF/SG, 6'7", 220 Lb's, Freshman, JUCO. 20.6 ppg - 52.4% fgp - 39.5% 3pp - 7.7 rpg - 2.0 apg - 1.2 stl's pg - 1.2 blk's pg.
I believe he would be the first JUCO player to be drafted, but don't quote me. Terrific athlete who grew three inches since highschool. Is supposed to have posted a plus 40 inch vertical. He's certainly worth a gamble at 46.
47. Celtic's: Aleksa Radanov. SF, 6'7", 209 Lb's, 22 years old, Crvena Zvezda. 25.4 mpg - 12.3 ppg - 60.3% fgp - 31.2% 3pp - 3.3 rpg - 2.3 apg - 1.0 stl's pg.
I figured the Celtic's would be looking to draft a player they can stash in Europe at this point, if they don't trade the pick. Radanov is a decent prospect with some upside.
48. Warriors: Paul Eboua. PF/C, 6'8", 214 Lb's, 20 years old, Consultinvest Pesaro. 21.6 mpg - 7.4 ppg - 45.9% fgp - 25.8% 3pp - 5.6 rpg - 0.7 stl's pg - 0.9 apg.
Similar case for the Warriors. A player that's young that they can stash. Eboua is a physical specimen with tons of upside. He could develop into something in a couple of years.
49. 76'ers: Kaleb Wesson. C/PF, 6'9", 270 Lb's, Junior, Ohio St. 29.5 mpg - 14.0 ppg - 44.5% fgp - 42.5% 3pp - 9.3 rpg - 1.9 apg - 0.7 stl's pg - 1.0 blk's pg.
Wesson is an interesting player. He's a big man that can step out and shoot the three. Not the most mobile player, but difficult to move in the post. I don't see him as much more, than a backup center, or if he can get his weight down a bit, a PF. He was a very productive player at Ohio St.
50. Hawks: Devin Dotson. PG, 6'2", 185 Lb's, Soph, Kansas. 34.8 mpg - 18.1 ppg - 46.8% fgp - 30.9% 3pp - 4.1 rpg - 4.0 apg - 2.1 stl's pg.
Dotson has been projected to go anywhere from the bottom of the 1st rd to somewhere in the 2nd. He's a speedy PG that can get into the paint to create shots for others. He needs to improve his 3 pt shot although he shot the three better his freshman year. Solid defender who plays the passing lanes.
51. Warriors: Yam Madar. PG, 6'2", 180 Lb's, 19 yr's old, Hapoel Tel Aviv. 10.1 ppg - 43.8% fgp - 28.9% 3pp - 81.2% ftp - 2.1 rpg - 3.4 apg.
Madar is a project that could pay off. His calling card right now is defense. He's an in your face defender that will press you all the way up the floor. He needs to get stronger, cut down on his turnovers, and improve his jump shot. Likely a stash in Europe player.
52. King's: Justinian Jessup. SG/SF, 6'7", 202 Lb's, Senior, Boise St. 35.9 mpg - 16.0 ppg - 42.5% fgp - 39.5% 3pp - 4.4 rpg - 2.1 apg - 1.4 stl's pg.
Jessup has shot the three well all four years at Boise St. He can play both the SG and SF positions. Excellent defender in his conference with the athleticism to translate to the NBA. He's a player that's ready to step in and play now more so than later. He shot 95.9% from the free throw line. Accidentally stumbled across him when watching San Diego St. play Boise St. He was the best player on the floor that day. At 52 why not take a shot on a player like this. Besides, I like the name.
53. Thunder: Cassius Winston. PG, 6'1", 185 Lb's, Senior, Michigan St. 32.7 mpg - 18.6 ppg - 44.8% fgp - 43.2% 3pp - 2.5 rpg - 5.9 apg - 1.2 stl's pg.
I'm not a fan of undersized PG's, but at 53, Winston is a good choice. I see him as a future back up PG in the league. Mainly because he can really shoot the ball, and to be honest, he's good at creating shots for others. He'll struggle on defense because of his size, and lack of quickness, but not for lack of effort.
54. Pacers: Payton Pritchard. PG, 6'2", 190 Lb's, Senior, Oregon. 36.5 mpg - 20.5 ppg - 46.8% fgp - 41.5% 3pp - 4.3 rpg - 5.5 apg - 1.5 stl's pg.
Another undersized PG in today's league. Payton is a good shooter and very good ball handler. He can hit shots in the catch and shoot, or off the dribble. He runs the P&R well. I would call him a decent to good defender. He certainly gives the effort.
55. Nets: Skylar Mays. PG/SG, 6'4", 205 Lb's, Senior, LSU. 34.4 mpg - 16.7 ppg - 49.1% fgp - 39.4% 3pp - 5.0 rpg - 3.2 apg - 1.8 stl's pg.
Nothing about Mays game leaps out at you when you watch him play. However he's a very efficient player who doesn't make a lot of mistakes. The word workhorse would be a good description. Defensively, he could struggle at the next level. He's a hard worker though, so I wouldn't count him out.
56. Hornets: Malachi Flynn. PG, 6'1", 185 Lb's, Junior, San Diego St. 33.4 mpg - 17.6 ppg - 44.1% fgp - 37.3% 3pp - 4.5 rpg - 5.1 apg -1.3 stl's pg.
Flynn plays with swagger. He was the heart and soul of the San Diego St. team. The only thing going against Flynn is his size, but if anyone can make up for it, he can. He's a bulldog of a player that impacts the game the moment he enters the game. He would bring some toughness to the Hornet team.
57. Clippers: Grant Riller. PG/SG, 6'3", 190 Lb's, Senior, Charleston. 33.5 mpg - 21.9 ppg - 49.9% fgp - 36.2% 3pp - 5.1 rpg - 3.9 apg - 1.6 stl's pg.
Riller was the man on his team. Not much he can't do. He plays as well off the ball as on. He can score from anywhere on the floor and I've seen him post up bigger players and score. His 3 pt percentage was a result of being the focus of the other teams defense. If he had played at Kentucky instead of Charleston, he'd be a 1st rd pick.
58. 76'ers: Marko Simonovic. PF/C, 6'11", 220 Lb's, 20 years old, K.K. Mega Bemax. 29.4 mpg - 17.3 ppg - 60.3% fgp - 41.7% 3pp - 13.0 rpg - 1.7 apg.
Another draft and stash player. Simonovic definitely shows some promise. His 3 pt percentage looks terrific, but he didn't take many of them, so take it with a grain of salt. Excellent rebounder who scores most of his points around the basket. Someone to keep an eye on.
59. Raptors: Aston Hagans. PG, 6'3", 198 Lb's, Soph, Kentucky. 33.1 mpg - 11.5 ppg - 40.4% fgp - 25.8% 3pp - 3.9 rpg - 6.4 apg - 1.9 stl's pg.
If Hagans could shoot the ball, even a little bit, he'd be a 1st rd pick. That aside, he might be the best defensive PG in the draft. He does everything but get inside the other players shorts. If someone can teach him to shoot, they'll have themselves a player. Hey, Marcus Smart couldn't shoot either when he came into the league.
60. Pelicans: Abdoulaye N'Doye. PG, 6'7", 205 Lb's, 22 years old, Cholet. 30.5 mpg - 10.1 ppg - 54.3% fgp - 44.1% 3pp - 4.2 rpg - 4.0 apg - 1.3 stl's pg.
N'Doye is a pretty talented player to be the last pick in the draft. To be honest I should have had him taken much earlier, so my bad. He has great size and length (7'1" wingspan). He's a very good mid-range scorer with a little 12 to 14 foot floater that's money. Good rebounder despite being a bit slender in build. I definitely think he has the NBA in his future.
Five years ago Carey might have been a lottery pick, but alas the league has changed. However Carey has shown the ability to step out and shoot the three on occasion and good agility for a big man. The Mav's might have a steal here.
32. Hornets: Robert Woodard. SF, 6'7", 235 Lb's, Soph, Mississippi St. 33.0 mpg - 11.4 ppg - 49.5% fgp - 42.9% 3pp - 6.5 rpg - 1.1 stl's pg - 1.0 blk's pg.
I think Woodard is a very underrated player. very good shooter and a solid defensive player. It's possible a team takes him higher than this, but he's a quality pick at 32.
33. Timberwolves: Paul Reed. PF, 6'9", 220 Lb's, Junior, DePaul. 31.7 mpg - 15.1 ppg - 51.6% fgp - 30.8% 3pp - 10.7 rpg - 1.9 stl's pg - 2.6 blk's pg
Another of my favorite players. Those who like Isaiah Stewart should like Reed. Reed has a non stop motor and was the best player on the DePaul team. Unfortunately he was also the focus of the other teams defense, which affected his 3 pt shot. He's an excellent rebounder and post defender with great shot blocking instincts.
34. 76'ers: Nico Mannion. PG, 6'3", 190 Lb's, Freshman, Arizona. 32.3 mpg - 14.0 ppg - 39.2% fgp - 32.7% 3pp - 2.5 rpg - 5.3 apg - 1.2 stl's pg.
Mannion has gone from a projected lottery pick to the 2nd rd. Which could make him a decent pick at 34. I think his lack of elite athleticism was exposed and his inability to shoot the ball consistently as well. He is skilled however with good court vision and excellent BBIQ. I see his future as a backup PG in the league.
35. King's: Elijah Hughes. SF/SG, 6'7", 215 Lb's, Junior, Syracuse. 36.7 mpg - 19.0 ppg - 42.6% fgp - 34.2% 3pp - 5.0 rpg - 3.4 apg - 1.2 stl's pg.
I know some are wondering, who is Elijah Hughes? Well he broke my rule of drafting any player from Syracuse. He's an elite athlete who is going to be a star in the NBA. You heard it here first. Not sure why he's projected to go in the 2nd rd, because he leaps out at you when you watch him play. I saw him make plays that made my jaw drop. His 3 pt percentage isn't great, but he took a lot of highly contested shots. To me, he has that it factor. I'll be surprised if he's there when we pick.
36. 76'ers: Jahmi'us Ramsey. SG, 6'4", 195 Lb's, Freshman, Texas Tech. 31.1 mpg - 15.0 ppg - 44.2% fgp - 42.6% 3pp - 4.0 rpg - 2.2 apg - 1.3 stl's pg.
Ramsey is a scorer who scores most of his pt's from 16 feet out. Solid 3 pt shooter. He's been all over the draft boards going anywhere from 22 to 50. He's a willing defender, and his perimeter game fits into today's NBA. The 76'ers especially need players that can score from the perimeter.
37. Wizards: Cassius Stanley. SG, 6'6", 193 Lb's, Freshman, Duke. 27.4 mpg - 12.6 ppg - 47.4% fgp - 36.0% 3pp - 4.9 rpg - 1.0 apg - 0.7 stl's pg.
Stanley is a developmental player. He's a freak athlete that you love to gamble on. If he's in the slam dunk contest, I'd bet on him. Give him some time in the G-League and you might have something special. I wouldn't mind if the King's took him based on his upside.
38. Knicks: Jordan Nwora. SF, 6'7", 225 Lb's, Junior, Louisville. 33.1 mpg - 18.0 ppg - 44.0% fgp - 40.2% 3pp - 7.7 rpg - 1.3 apg - 0.7 stl's pg.
Nwora has been a solid contributor at Louisville. He's a smart, crafty player with good BBIQ. The question is whether his lack of athleticism will cause him to struggle at the next level. Personally, I think he'll be fine. He knows every trick in the book on how to get open. Defensively, he's not quick, but certainly gives the effort.
39. Pelicans: Zeke Nnaji. Center, 6'11", 240 Lb's, Freshman, Arizona. 30.6 mpg - 16.1 ppg - 57.0% fgp - 29.4% 3pp - 8.6 rpg - 0.9 blk's pg.
I have mixed feelings about Nnaji. I feel like he should be better than he is, or was this past season. He plays extremely hard, which is an attribute, but not always with the results your looking for. The form on his jump shot looks good and his percentages should improve with work. He's a good gamble at 39.
40. Grizzley: Kenyon Martin Jr. SF/SG, 6'7". 210 Lb's, IMG Academy. 30.6 mpg - 12.3 ppg - 48.3% fgp - 23.4% 3pp - 6.8 rpg - 1.9 apg - 1.2 stl's pg - 1.1 blk's pg.
Obviously he comes from a good blood line. He's a terrific athlete who can jump out of the building. Not a good 3pt shooter, so your betting you can at least get him respectable. He's a very willing and good defender. Runs the floor like a deer, and has a good motor.
41. Spurs: Matthew Hurt. SF/PF, 6'9", 215 Lb's, Freshman, Duke. 20.5 mpg - 9.7 ppg - 48.7% fgp - 39.3% 3pp - 3.8 rpg - 0.9 stl's pg.
Hurt came out of high school with the reputation of being a sharpshooter, and he averaged just a tick under 40%. He was hard to get a read on because he would play 7 minutes one game and 34 minutes the next. He's mostly a SF now, but with added strength, I can see getting minutes at the four. Scouts question his ability to defend.
42. Pelicans: Immanuel Quickly. SG/PG, 6'3", 188 Lb's, Soph, Kentucky. 32.9 mpg - 16.1 ppg - 41.6% fgp - 42.8% 3pp - 4.2 rpg - 1.9 apg - 0.9 stl's pg.
I think Quickly is a steal in the 2nd round. There were games when he was Kentucky's best player on the floor. He's a tenacious defender and a lights out shooter from the three. He shot 92% from the free throw line. Definitely a bit undersized for the two, but he's capable of being the lead guard at times as well.
43. King's: Killian Tillie. PF, 6'10", 220 Lb's, Senior, Gonzaga. 24.7 mpg - 13.6 ppg - 54.8% fgp - 44.4% 3pp - 4.6 rpg - 1.9 apg - 1.0 stl's pg.
I can't pass on Tillie here. This guy would be a lottery pick if not for injuries and also being a senior. His stats belie his abilities. Mark Few (head coach) had Tillie doing everything he could to avoid injury which affected his rebounding. Few said he couldn't afford to not have Tillie on the floor. You don't dare leave Tillie open on the perimeter. He's also a very good defender despite all the injuries he's had. He's an injury risk, but if you can keep him healthy, you've got yourself one hell of a player.
44. Bulls: Udoka Azubuike. Center, 7'0", 270 Lb's, Senior, Kansas. 27.7 mpg - 13.7 ppg - 74.8% fgp - 00.0% 3pp - 10.5 rpg - 2.6 blk's pg.
Azubuike is definitely a throw back center. He has no game away from the basket, but he is a good post defender and rebounder. His career path is likely to be as a backup center. But there's still a place for that in the league off the bench.
45. Magic: Sam Merrill. SG/PG, 6'5", 205 Lb's, Senior, Utah St. 35.0 mpg - 19.7 ppg - 46.1% fgp - 41.0% 3pp - 4.1 rpg - 3.9 apg - 1.0 stl's pg.
Merrill is a very good 3 pt shooter. He averaged 41.0% from the three for all four years. He also shot 89.1% from the free throw line. He's a solid ball handler who can handle the lead guard position if needed. His defensive ability is average, but could work in the right system.
46. Trailblazers: Jay Scrubb. SF/SG, 6'7", 220 Lb's, Freshman, JUCO. 20.6 ppg - 52.4% fgp - 39.5% 3pp - 7.7 rpg - 2.0 apg - 1.2 stl's pg - 1.2 blk's pg.
I believe he would be the first JUCO player to be drafted, but don't quote me. Terrific athlete who grew three inches since highschool. Is supposed to have posted a plus 40 inch vertical. He's certainly worth a gamble at 46.
47. Celtic's: Aleksa Radanov. SF, 6'7", 209 Lb's, 22 years old, Crvena Zvezda. 25.4 mpg - 12.3 ppg - 60.3% fgp - 31.2% 3pp - 3.3 rpg - 2.3 apg - 1.0 stl's pg.
I figured the Celtic's would be looking to draft a player they can stash in Europe at this point, if they don't trade the pick. Radanov is a decent prospect with some upside.
48. Warriors: Paul Eboua. PF/C, 6'8", 214 Lb's, 20 years old, Consultinvest Pesaro. 21.6 mpg - 7.4 ppg - 45.9% fgp - 25.8% 3pp - 5.6 rpg - 0.7 stl's pg - 0.9 apg.
Similar case for the Warriors. A player that's young that they can stash. Eboua is a physical specimen with tons of upside. He could develop into something in a couple of years.
49. 76'ers: Kaleb Wesson. C/PF, 6'9", 270 Lb's, Junior, Ohio St. 29.5 mpg - 14.0 ppg - 44.5% fgp - 42.5% 3pp - 9.3 rpg - 1.9 apg - 0.7 stl's pg - 1.0 blk's pg.
Wesson is an interesting player. He's a big man that can step out and shoot the three. Not the most mobile player, but difficult to move in the post. I don't see him as much more, than a backup center, or if he can get his weight down a bit, a PF. He was a very productive player at Ohio St.
50. Hawks: Devin Dotson. PG, 6'2", 185 Lb's, Soph, Kansas. 34.8 mpg - 18.1 ppg - 46.8% fgp - 30.9% 3pp - 4.1 rpg - 4.0 apg - 2.1 stl's pg.
Dotson has been projected to go anywhere from the bottom of the 1st rd to somewhere in the 2nd. He's a speedy PG that can get into the paint to create shots for others. He needs to improve his 3 pt shot although he shot the three better his freshman year. Solid defender who plays the passing lanes.
51. Warriors: Yam Madar. PG, 6'2", 180 Lb's, 19 yr's old, Hapoel Tel Aviv. 10.1 ppg - 43.8% fgp - 28.9% 3pp - 81.2% ftp - 2.1 rpg - 3.4 apg.
Madar is a project that could pay off. His calling card right now is defense. He's an in your face defender that will press you all the way up the floor. He needs to get stronger, cut down on his turnovers, and improve his jump shot. Likely a stash in Europe player.
52. King's: Justinian Jessup. SG/SF, 6'7", 202 Lb's, Senior, Boise St. 35.9 mpg - 16.0 ppg - 42.5% fgp - 39.5% 3pp - 4.4 rpg - 2.1 apg - 1.4 stl's pg.
Jessup has shot the three well all four years at Boise St. He can play both the SG and SF positions. Excellent defender in his conference with the athleticism to translate to the NBA. He's a player that's ready to step in and play now more so than later. He shot 95.9% from the free throw line. Accidentally stumbled across him when watching San Diego St. play Boise St. He was the best player on the floor that day. At 52 why not take a shot on a player like this. Besides, I like the name.
53. Thunder: Cassius Winston. PG, 6'1", 185 Lb's, Senior, Michigan St. 32.7 mpg - 18.6 ppg - 44.8% fgp - 43.2% 3pp - 2.5 rpg - 5.9 apg - 1.2 stl's pg.
I'm not a fan of undersized PG's, but at 53, Winston is a good choice. I see him as a future back up PG in the league. Mainly because he can really shoot the ball, and to be honest, he's good at creating shots for others. He'll struggle on defense because of his size, and lack of quickness, but not for lack of effort.
54. Pacers: Payton Pritchard. PG, 6'2", 190 Lb's, Senior, Oregon. 36.5 mpg - 20.5 ppg - 46.8% fgp - 41.5% 3pp - 4.3 rpg - 5.5 apg - 1.5 stl's pg.
Another undersized PG in today's league. Payton is a good shooter and very good ball handler. He can hit shots in the catch and shoot, or off the dribble. He runs the P&R well. I would call him a decent to good defender. He certainly gives the effort.
55. Nets: Skylar Mays. PG/SG, 6'4", 205 Lb's, Senior, LSU. 34.4 mpg - 16.7 ppg - 49.1% fgp - 39.4% 3pp - 5.0 rpg - 3.2 apg - 1.8 stl's pg.
Nothing about Mays game leaps out at you when you watch him play. However he's a very efficient player who doesn't make a lot of mistakes. The word workhorse would be a good description. Defensively, he could struggle at the next level. He's a hard worker though, so I wouldn't count him out.
56. Hornets: Malachi Flynn. PG, 6'1", 185 Lb's, Junior, San Diego St. 33.4 mpg - 17.6 ppg - 44.1% fgp - 37.3% 3pp - 4.5 rpg - 5.1 apg -1.3 stl's pg.
Flynn plays with swagger. He was the heart and soul of the San Diego St. team. The only thing going against Flynn is his size, but if anyone can make up for it, he can. He's a bulldog of a player that impacts the game the moment he enters the game. He would bring some toughness to the Hornet team.
57. Clippers: Grant Riller. PG/SG, 6'3", 190 Lb's, Senior, Charleston. 33.5 mpg - 21.9 ppg - 49.9% fgp - 36.2% 3pp - 5.1 rpg - 3.9 apg - 1.6 stl's pg.
Riller was the man on his team. Not much he can't do. He plays as well off the ball as on. He can score from anywhere on the floor and I've seen him post up bigger players and score. His 3 pt percentage was a result of being the focus of the other teams defense. If he had played at Kentucky instead of Charleston, he'd be a 1st rd pick.
58. 76'ers: Marko Simonovic. PF/C, 6'11", 220 Lb's, 20 years old, K.K. Mega Bemax. 29.4 mpg - 17.3 ppg - 60.3% fgp - 41.7% 3pp - 13.0 rpg - 1.7 apg.
Another draft and stash player. Simonovic definitely shows some promise. His 3 pt percentage looks terrific, but he didn't take many of them, so take it with a grain of salt. Excellent rebounder who scores most of his points around the basket. Someone to keep an eye on.
59. Raptors: Aston Hagans. PG, 6'3", 198 Lb's, Soph, Kentucky. 33.1 mpg - 11.5 ppg - 40.4% fgp - 25.8% 3pp - 3.9 rpg - 6.4 apg - 1.9 stl's pg.
If Hagans could shoot the ball, even a little bit, he'd be a 1st rd pick. That aside, he might be the best defensive PG in the draft. He does everything but get inside the other players shorts. If someone can teach him to shoot, they'll have themselves a player. Hey, Marcus Smart couldn't shoot either when he came into the league.
60. Pelicans: Abdoulaye N'Doye. PG, 6'7", 205 Lb's, 22 years old, Cholet. 30.5 mpg - 10.1 ppg - 54.3% fgp - 44.1% 3pp - 4.2 rpg - 4.0 apg - 1.3 stl's pg.
N'Doye is a pretty talented player to be the last pick in the draft. To be honest I should have had him taken much earlier, so my bad. He has great size and length (7'1" wingspan). He's a very good mid-range scorer with a little 12 to 14 foot floater that's money. Good rebounder despite being a bit slender in build. I definitely think he has the NBA in his future.