31. Dallas Mavericks: Grant Riller, Charleston
Guard, 6-foot-3, 22 years old
Charleston guard Grant Riller is a consistently productive scorer, having averaged at least 18.0 points per game three years in a row. Among all seniors, Riller might have the highest ceiling because he can create his own offense — which will help him stand out early and often. The guard ranked seventh-best among all Division I players in total isolation scoring, per Synergy, averaging 3.2 points per game on these opportunities when tasked with creating his own looks. He is also an incredible interior finisher and shot 107-of-152 (70.4%) within five feet of the basket in 2019-20. That was second-best among all players 6-foot-3 or shorter and had at least 100 attempts in this zone, per Bart-Torvik.
32. Charlotte Hornets: Jaden McDaniels, Washington
Forward, 6-foot-9, 19 years old
Jaden McDaniels, a top-10 recruit coming out of high school last year, had an underwhelming freshman campaign. He averaged an inefficient 0.82 points per possession on offense, which ranked just 41st percent in the nation. His turnover rate (23.4%) was Bottom 25 among all high-major freshmen. He also committed far too many fouls on defense, accounting for 4.3 per 40 minutes, which ranked Bottom 20 among all high-major freshmen as well. However, at this point in the draft, McDaniels would be a fine developmental project for the Hornets — especially considering they drafted older brother Jalen McDaniels last year.
33. Minnesota Timberwolves: Daniel Oturu, Minnesota
Big, 6-foot-10, 20 years old
Daniel Oturu won a Class 4A state championship in Minnesota for his high school team and stayed in state to play college basketball for the Golden Gophers. After a remarkable sophomore season, the big man could be an exciting pick for the Timberwolves. He averaged 20.1 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game this season as a sophomore.
34. Philadelphia 76ers: Mason Jones, Arkansas
Wing, 6-foot-5, 21 years old
Arkansas sophomore Mason Jones averaged 22.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game on his way to being named a co-winner of SEC Player of the Year honors by the Associated Press. Jones scored 6.0 points per game in transition, per Synergy, No. 1 overall among high-major players. He also drew 8.1 fouls per 40 minutes, which was also the most in the nation this season. He has been incredibly underrated in mock draft circles.
35. Sacramento Kings: Devon Dotson, Kansas
Guard, 6-foot-2, 20 years old
Kansas had the second-best defensive rating in the nation, per KenPom, and Devon Dotson played a huge role as his steal percentage (3.6%) ranked sixth-best among underclassmen at high-major programs. He projects as a capable backup point guard at the next level.
36. Philadelphia 76ers: Isaiah Stewart, Washington
Big, 6-foot-9, 18 years old
Freshman big man Isaiah Stewart averaged 17.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game this season for the Huskies. But almost exactly half of the offensive possessions that he finished in 2019-20 were post-ups against smaller defenders, which especially will not translate when considering that Stewart will be undersized for his position in the NBA.While that might cause him to slip in the draft, some team will be willing to take a flier on the former No. 2 recruit in the nation if he is still available in the second round.
37. Washington Wizards: John Petty, Alabama
Wing, 6-foot-5, 21 years old
Alabama junior John Petty had the best field-goal percentage from downtown (45.0%) among all high-major players with at least 180 3-point attempts. He averaged 1.50 points per possession on his catch-and-shoot jump shots in half-court sets, per Synergy Sports, which was the fourth-best among D-I players (minimum: 100 possessions) in 2019-20.
38. New York Knicks: Zeke Nnaji, Arizona
Forward, 6-foot-11, 19 years old
Arizona freshman Zeke Nnaji skyrocketed up draft boards early in the season. By averaging 16.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, the Minnesota native had an undeniably impressive collegiate debut. He has potential as a pick-and-roll option at the next level.
39. New Orleans Pelicans: Leandro Bolmaro, Barcelona Lassa
Forward, 6-foot-8, 19 years old
Leandro Bolmaro has been a player worth watching since he participated at Basketball Without Borders in 2017. He has mostly played in LEB Silver, a second-tier league in Spain. Bolmaro could be a draft-and-stash option for the Pelicans, who have four picks in this year’s draft.
40. Memphis Grizzlies: Trayce Jackson-Davis, Indiana
Big, 6-foot-9, 20 years old
Indiana freshman Trayce Jackson-Davis has been one of the more underrated players on draft big boards. The prospect averaged a solid clip of 13.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game during his first collegiate season. He is a solid dunker and is fantastic at hustle stats as well. Jackson-Davis could be a diamond in the rough, and the Grizzlies have done a good job identifying such talent. There are no reports that he has declared for the draft, however, which means it is possible that he returns to school.
41. San Antonio Spurs: Josh Green, Arizona
Wing, 6-foot-6, 19 years old
Josh Green was a top-15 recruit coming out of high school. But one of the biggest concerns is that more than one-third of his field-goal attempts have come from midrange, yet he shot just 30-of-108 (27.8%) on these looks. Green also made fewer than one 3-pointer per game, which is concerning for a wing. But his 6-foot-10 wingspan and 8-foot-7 standing reach (via The Stepien) make him an appealing prospect for a team in the second round, especially if it can pair him with a solid shooting coach like the Spurs did years ago with Kawhi Leonard.
42. New Orleans Pelicans: Aleksej Pokusevski, Olympiacos B
Forward, 7-foot, 18 years old
Based on his height and skill set, Aleksej Pokusevski should be a top talent. But the 7-foot playmaker has played fewer than two minutes of action for Olympiacos in the EuroLeague. The upside for him is there, considering that Pokusevski put up splits of 14.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 5.8 blocks and two 3-pointers per 36 minutes at the U18 Euro Championships in 2019. The downside is that he may not have the chops against older opposition that is more competitive and athletic. He could be another draft-and-stash pick for the Pelicans, allowing him to develop as he improves his game overseas.
43. Sacramento Kings: Jordan Nwora, Louisville
Forward, 6-foot-7, 21 years old
During the first 21 games of the season, Louisville’s Jordan Nwora shot 43.9% from beyond the arc and was one of the most exciting shooters in the class. But in his final 10 games, the forward was shooting just 33.3% from 3-point range. Nwora was a mere 34.4% from long distance against top-100 competition, per Bart Torvik. There are signs of him being a good shooter, but the struggles do not warrant a look until the second round.
44. Portland Trail Blazers: Udoka Azubuike, Kansas
Big, 7-foot, 20 years old
Kansas senior Udoka Azubuike was an incredibly dominant presence in college basketball. He won NABC Defensive Player of the Year award as well as Big 12 Player of the Year. He was one of just two players in the nation to record at least 100 dunks this season, connecting on a remarkable 3.4 dunks per game. As such, his effective field-goal percentage (74.4%) ranked best overall among all college basketball players in 2019-20. Meanwhile, his block percentage (10.9%) ranked second in the Big 12.
45. Orlando Magic: Abdoulaye N’Doye, Cholet
Guard, 6-foot-7, 21 years old
Abdoulaye N’Doye, a point guard with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, tested the draft waters last season but returns as a far more complete prospect this year. He is currently averaging 11.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.5 steals per 36 minutes for Cholet Basket. N’Doye has connected on 44.1% of his 3-point attempts in the Jeep Elite League.
46. Boston Celtics: David Johnson, Louisville
Guard, 6-foot-5, 19 years old
Louisville freshman David Johnson missed the beginning of the season due to injury but eventually provided a huge boost to his team. He averaged 13.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.7 steals per 36 minutes from the beginning of January to season’s end. Johnson had an assist rate (41.7%) that ranks No. 2 overall among all prospects who played at least 10 games against top-100 competition.
47. Chicago Bulls: Marcus Garrett, Kansas
Guard, 6-foot-5, 21 years old
As mentioned above, Kansas had the second-best defensive rating in the nation, per KenPom. Junior guard Marcus Garrett was crucial in the Jayhawks’ gritty identity, winning Naismith Defensive Player of the Year. He averaged 1.8 steals per game but made a bigger impact as a team defender. According to Bart Torvik, his defensive box plus-minus (4.5) and adjusted defensive rating (85.1) ranked among the top five of all players 6-foot-5 or shorter. He has not yet declared for the draft but told USA TODAY Sports Media Group that he has kept all of his options open.
48. Golden State Warriors: Cassius Winston, Michigan State
Guard, 6-foot-1, 21 years old
During his four seasons at Michigan State, Cassius Winston averaged 13.0 assists per 100 possessions. Meanwhile, his career assist rate (43.1%) ranked as sixth-best among all players since 2009-10. While a bit undersized, he was incredibly productive throughout his college career and is arguably the most NBA-ready of the seniors in this draft class. Winston is already an incredibly capable finisher and distributor out of the pick-and-roll, which will help his game translate to the next level. He also has been productive as a shooter off the catch, off the dribble and off screens. In fact, he shot above 40% from 3-point range on each of those attempts.
49. Philadelphia 76ers: Skylar Mays, LSU
Guard, 6-foot-4, 22 years old
Senior guard Skylar Mays averaged 16.7 points with 5.0 rebounds per game this season, and LSU finished among the top five offenses in Division I, according to KenPom. He is a solid 3-and-D prospect who connected on 1.6 shots from beyond the arc per game while also forcing 1.8 steals per game. The guard shot 85.4% on free throws, which projects well for his shooting form. Mays was also one of the most efficient scorers out of the pick-and-roll in the country. He is tall for a primary ballhandler, and his overall feel for the game is a bit reminiscent of Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie.
50. Indiana Pacers: Desmond Bane, TCU
Forward, 6-foot-6, 21 years old
After testing the draft waters last season, senior Desmond Bane had a stellar season in 2019-20, averaging 16.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game. His best trait was his 3-point marksmanship, as he shot 44.2% from beyond the arc. Bane is also a player who is capable of creating his own offense, which will help him earn consideration in the latter half of the first round. He averaged 1.07 points per possession on jump shots off the dribble, per Synergy, which ranked in the 92nd percentile nationally.
51. Oklahoma City Thunder: Payton Pritchard, Oregon
Guard, 6-foot-2, 21 years old
Payton Pritchard, who won four consecutive Oregon state titles at West Lynn High School, had been one of the top college players in the country. He averaged 20.5 points with 4.3 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game while shooting 41.5% from 3-point range. Pritchard won Pac-12 Player of the Year and the Lute Olson Award for the most outstanding non-freshman in the nation. He was Oregon’s first consensus first-team All-American in 80 years. He is a low-ceiling, high-floor kind of player who may be able to make an impact as soon as next season on a two-way deal or and end-of-bench roster spot.
52. Atlanta Hawks: Killian Tillie, Gonzaga
Big, 6-foot-10, 21 years old
If not for concerns about a leg injury, Killian Tillie likely would be considered a first-round talent due to his versatile skill set as a scorer and playmaker. With so much uncertainty surrounding this class, he still could wind up as a first-round pick based on sheer potential. Most notably, his offensive rating (128.2) was second-best among all players who had a usage rate as high as his in 2019-20. Tillie was also the best shooting prospect among big men in college basketball last season. Overall, he provides a plethora of offensive options as a potential floor-spacer for an NBA team.
53. Sacramento Kings: Filip Petrusev, Gonzaga
Big, 6-foot-11, 19 years old
Gonzaga sophomore Filip Petrusev, originally from Serbia, is a big man who has been personally scouted by Kings general manager and longtime NBA center Vlade Divac. Petrusev averaged 17.5 points and 7.9 rebounds per game this season. He drew 7.7 fouls per 40 minutes, which ranked fourth in the nation.
54. Golden State Warriors: Elijah Hughes, Syracuse
Wing, 6-foot-6, 21 years old
Syracuse wing Elijah Hughes averaged 19.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game in 2019-20. He ranked among the top five among all Division I players in isolation scoring, per Synergy, averaging 4.0 points per game on these opportunities when tasked with creating his own shot. Hughes could be a solid scoring option off the bench in Golden State.
55. Brooklyn Nets: DeAndre Williams, Evansville
Big, 6-foot-9, 22 years old
DeAndre Williams, one of the most efficient pick-and-pop players in the country, averaged 1.18 points per possession on offense this season. That ranked No. 11 among D-I players who finished at least 230 possessions, per Synergy. He is a bit old for a player with just one year of Division I experience but enjoyed a productive season with 15.2 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. He has not yet declared for the draft but told USA TODAY Sports Media Group that he is keeping all of his options open. Some time in the G League could make him a solid NBA player.
56. Charlotte Hornets: Emmitt Williams, LSU
Forward, 6-foot-6, 21 years old
LSU’s Emmitt Williams was a top-30 recruit coming out of high school in 2018. He won MVP at the Jordan Brand Classic that summer, scoring 44 points on 22-of-23 attempts from the field. Even though he had a bit of a disappointing freshman year, Williams improved to average 13.3 points and 6.6 rebounds as a sophomore this season. He averaged 1.26 points per possession as the roll man in pick-and-roll sets, per Synergy, which ranked in the top 10 of all D-I players who had as many opportunities. There are no reports that he has yet declared for the draft, however, which means it is possible that he returns to school.
57. Los Angeles Clippers: Malik Fitts, Saint Mary’s
Forward, 6-foot-8, Junior
Saint Mary’s looked better than expected this season and had a top-20 offense, per Ken Pomeroy. As a team, the Gaels also ranked in the top five nationally in three-point percentage. Malik Fitts helped lead this charge with 16.5 points per game while shooting 40.8% from 3-point range. He grabbed 7.1 rebounds per game this season with a defensive rebound percentage (23.0%) that ranked fifth-best in his conference.
58. Toronto Raptors: Lamine Diane, Cal State Northridge
Forward, 6-foot-7, 22 years old
CSUN’s Lamine Diane is the type of player who can be amazing if and when everything starts to click. During his first two collegiate seasons, he averaged 25.1 points with 10.8 rebounds as well as 2.1 blocks and 1.6 steals per game and won Big West Player of the Year in both seasons. Watching him play is a truly wild ride — but one that can also be incredibly rewarding. Diane averaged 5.7 points per game when finishing in transition, per Synergy, which ranked Top 5 among all D-I players. He was 103-for-142 (72.5%) within five feet of the basket, which ranked No. 8 overall among mid-major players with as many opportunities in that zone. He also drew 8.0 fouls per 40 minutes, second-most in the country. The Raptors have done a great job with player development, and he could become a star in their system.
59. Philadelphia 76ers: Markus Howard, Marquette
Guard, 5-foot-11, 20 years old
As a senior, Markus Howard was just 20 years old, so his age is less of a liability than it is for most other seniors. He ranks among the most productive four-year college basketball players in recent memory and averaged at least 20 points per game in each of the past three seasons. This year, he led the nation in scoring with 27.8 points per game. He scored at least 40 points three times this year, which made him one of only three players with multiple 40-point games. It is also worth noting that Howard was the leading scorer out of the pick-and-roll among all Division I players in 2019-20, per Synergy, averaging 9.9 points per game on these sets.
60. New Orleans Pelicans: Yoeli Childs, BYU
Big, 6-foot-8, 22 years old
BYU Cougars senior Yoeli Childs was easily one of the most underrated players in college basketball this season, averaging 22.2 points and 9.0 rebounds per game while shooting a stunning 22-for-45 (48.9%) on 3-pointers. The forward played a crucial role in helping BYU finish with a top-10 offense nationally this season, per KenPom. Among all Division I players who had as many pick-and-pop possessions, according to Synergy, only one was more efficient. Meanwhile, his defensive rebound percentage (28.2%) was the best in the West Conference Conference. Childs scored 28 points with 10 rebounds during an upset win over Gonzaga, his most clear example of how he can be used in the NBA.
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