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41. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES: Tre Jones, Duke
Guard, 6-foot-3, 20 years old
The sophomore guard was a surprising return to Duke after many expected him to be a one-and-done for the Blue Devils. He has followed up his first year in college with a better campaign, though, averaging 14.9 points and 7.0 assists per game. His assist percentage (35.1 percent) and steal percentage (3.8 percent) both rank Top 5 among all players in the ACC. Plus, the Jones family is a big deal in Minnesota and the former Apple Valley star would be a beloved fit in that market.
42. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES: Darius Days, LSU
Forward, 6-foot-6, 20 years old
The sophomore is an intriguing prospect because he plays at the center for the LSU Tigers despite standing at just 6-foot-6. The mismatches down low have not been a huge hindrance, however, as he is averaging 12.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. LSU has an offensive rating of 131.9 when he is on the court, which ranks Top 10 among all NCAA players. His college numbers have been similar to Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder, who was a second-round pick after playing as an undersized big man in college.
43. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS: Kaleb Wesson, Ohio State
Foward, 6-foot-9, 20 years old
Wesson has been a frontcourt ace for Ohio State, who currently brag a Top 10 defense in the NCAA. The big man is averaging 14.5 points, connecting on 42.6 percent of his three-pointers behind 3.4 attempts per game. Wesson has also pulled down 9.3 rebounds per game with a defensive rebound rate (26.8 percent) that ranks second-best in the Big Ten. There is a case to be made he has improved his draft stock as much as anyone else since the preseason.
44. SAN ANTONIO SPURS: Markus Howard, Marquette
Guard, 5-foot-11, 20 years old
The senior point guard is averaging 26.8 points, the third season in a row he has scored at least twenty points per game. But despite his experience, he is still on the younger side considering how much he has already accomplished and will be just 21 years old when the draft rolls around. He is shooting 43.9 percent from the three-point line, an impressive mark that will help his draft stock. His assist rate (25.0 percent) ranks No. 8 among all players in the Big East.
45. BOSTON CELTICS: Skylar Mays, LSU
Guard, 6-foot-4, 22 years old
The senior combo guard is essentially a four-year starter who is currently scoring 15.8 points with 4.6 rebounds as well as 2.7 assists per game for the LSU Tigers. He has also been an incredibly smart defender, averaging 2.3 steals per game and currently has the third-best steal rate (3.8 percent) in the SEC. Mays has also committed just 1.5 fouls per 40 minutes, which is also third-best in his conference.
46. CHICAGO BULLS: Cassius Winston, Michigan State
Guard, 6-foot-1, 21 years old
Winston is averaging 18.8 points and 6.2 assists per game for Michigan State as the anchor of an offense that ranks Top 5 in the NCAA. He scores well as a shot creator off the dribble and also has one of the most prolific floaters in college. His assist rate (39.7 percent) ranks thirteenth-best in the country and second-best in the Big Ten. He has been one of the best scorers and passes in his conference history and will impress teams during their meetings with him before the draft.
47. ORLANDO MAGIC: Oscar Tshiebwe, West Virginia
Big, 6-foot-9, 20 years old
During his time at the Nike Hoops Summit, his wingspan measured at over 7-foot-4. This has helped the West Virginia freshman secure the second-best offensive rebound percentage (20.4 percent) in the nation. He has also drawn 6.6 fouls per 40 minutes, which is the second-most in the Big 12 Conference. The biggest worry, though, is that the majority of his offensive finishes have come from posting up smaller defenders. He will not have this same type of luxury in the NBA. But there is time for him to develop and his size will be appealing for teams around the league.
48. OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER: Nick Richards, Kentucky
Big, 6-foot-11, 22 years old
Oklahoma City would essentially recreate the 2017-18 Kentucky Wildcats with this pick. Considering they already have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Hamidou Diallo, this would create a strong third link in that chain of former freshman teammates. Now a junior, the big man is averaging 13.0 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. He is averaging 1.18 points per possession, which currently ranks 98th percentile among all NCAA players. He is 22-for-24 (91.7 percent) when cutting to the basket. On the defensive side, his block percentage (9.0 percent) ranks third-best in the SEC. There is also enough potential on both sides of the ball to consider him a potential rotational piece for most teams.
49. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS: Mason Jones, Arkansas
Wing, 6-foot-5, 21 years old
The Arkansas sophomore operates as a point forward for Arkansas and has scored 19.4 points per game. He has been improving his draft stock quite a bit this season especially considering how efficient he has been as a scorer and as a playmaker in the pick-and-roll. Jones gets fouled often and his free throw percentage (92.1 percent) ranks fifteenth-best in the NCAA. He also has the sixth-best steal percentage (3.3 percent) in the SEC.
50. INDIANA PACERS: Payton Pritchard, Oregon
Guard, 6-foot-2, 21 years old
Now in his fourth collegiate season, Prichard has hit the ground running as the focal point of Oregon’s offense. He is averaging 19.2 points per game, adding 2.4 three-pointers while shooting 40.0 percent from long range. He has also contributed 5.9 assists per game, bragging a Top 5 assist rate (33.3 percent) in the Pac-12. While he may never be an NBA starter, he can play a role similar to the one currently occupied by TJ McConnell.
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