2023 2nd Round

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31PistonsMarcus SasserSG – Houston – HT: 6-1 1/4 – WT: 196 – WING: 6-7 – Sr – Sasser is a bit undersized but plays with strength and aggression. He’s an instinctual scorer who will get buckets at the next level.
32Pacers (from Rockets)Dariq Whitehead SF – Duke – HT: 6-5 – WT: 220 – WING: 6-9 – Fr- Dariq is a 5-star talent but a second foot surgery will hurt his draft stock. Hopefully he can get back to full health and regain his form. McDonald’s Game MVP
33SpursColby JonesSF – Xavier – HT: 6-6 – WT: 203 – WING: NA – Jr – An athletic wing who is a great passer and defender with an emerging offensive game. Should be able to contribute early in his career.Delon Wright 
34HornetsOlivier-Maxence ProsperPF – Marquette – HT: 6-6 3/4 – WT: 212 – WING: 7-1 – Jr – A high energy forward with a NBA frame and a developing game.
35Celtics (from Blazers)Julian Strawther  SF – Gonzaga – HT: 6-6 – WT: 209 – WING: 6-9 1/4 – Jr – Strawther is a supremely talented scorer with a picture perfect jumper and NBA size. A big wing who can get buckets. Probably not a star but looks ready to contribute early. Lacks ideal athleticism.Joe Harris
36MagicBrandin Podziemski SG – Santa Clara – HT: 6-5 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – So One of the best shooters in college basketball with a bright NBA future.
37Thunder (from Wizards)Tristan Vukcevic C – KK Partizan (Serbia) – HT: 6-11 1/4 – WT: 223 – WING: 7-2 1/2 – Int03 – Highly skilled and with great length but is not a run/jump athlete. International Elite 15Article
38Kings (from Pacers)Amari Bailey  SG – UCLA – HT: 6-3 1/4 – WT: 191 – WING: 6-7 – Fr – A do-it-all combo guard with an extra gear of athleticism. Has scoring talent and does it within the flow of the offense.  Avery Bradley+ 
39Hornets (from Jazz)Andre JacksonSF – UConn – HT: 6-6 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Jr – A world class athlete and sensational dunker who needs to shoot the ball better but has a lot of upside. A very good passer and play-maker. Has indicated he’ll return for his senior season. ArticleAndre Iguodala
40Nuggets (from Mavs)Ben SheppardSG – Belmont – HT: 6-6 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – Sr. – A solid two-way player who defend and shoot the rock. Has a good frame.

41Hornets (from Thunder)Jaime Jaquez Jr. SF – UCLA – HT: 6-6 – WT: 226 – WING: 6-9 1/2 – Sr – A versatile and hard working wing who plays with great energy and can light it up from outside.Rick Fox 
42Wizards (from Bulls)Julian PhillipsSF – Tennessee – HT: 6-7 – WT: 196 – WING: 6-11 1/2 Fr – A long, smooth athlete with big time 3&D potential but needs to develop as a shooter. Has first round upside.Trevor Ariza
43Blazers (from Hawks)Adama SanogoPF – UConn (Mali) – HT: 6-7 1/4 – WT: 258 – WING: 7-2 3/4 Jr – Sanogo is a broad shouldered, powerful and quick forward who is very crafty at scoring in the lane. More of a below the rim player.Paul Milsap lite 
44Spurs (from RaptorsEmoni Bates SF – Eastern Michigan – HT: 6-8 1/4 – WT: 179 – WING: 6-9 – So The former top prospect has had a tough fall from grace but the potential is still there. He scored the ball well in his second college season and got some of his draft buzz back. Quincy Lewis
45Grizzlies (from T-Wolves)Seth LundySF – Penn State – HT: 6-4 – WT: 214 – WING: 6-10 1/4 Sr – A well-built wing with NBA level 3pt shooting ability.
46Hawks (from Pelicans)Mike Miles PG – TCU – HT: 6-0 3/4 – WT: 205 – WING: 6-0 1/2 – Jr – A tough, physical lead guard with a quick first step. Plays both ends.
47LakersNikola DurišićSG – Mega Mozzart (Serbia) – HT: 6-7 – WT: 217 – WING: 6-8 1/4 – Int.04 – A big, strong guard who is a high level scorer on the wing. Nikola made it onto the International Elite 15– 
48ClippersTerquavion SmithPG – NC State – HT: 6-2 1/2 – WT: 163 – WING: 6-6 3/4 – So – Terquavion is a bucket but projects more as an off-the-bench scorer rather than a high level starter at SG. Recovering from a tough fall/bruises.Bones Hyland
49Cavs (from Warriors)Mouhamed GueyePF – Washington State (Senegal) – HT: 6-10 1/4 – WT: 213 – WING: 7-3 1/4 – So – A quick, fluid and immensely talented PF who is raw but has big upside. Has a smooth release on his shot and is developing into a multi-dimensional scorer.
50Thunder (from Heat)Isaiah WongSG – Miami – HT: 6-2 1/2 – WT: 178 – WING: 6-6 3/4 – Sr – Wong does a bit of everything on the court and has become a consistent offensive force.
51NetsJordan Walsh   SF – Arkansas – HT: 6-7 – WT: 190 – WING: 7-3 – Fr – A fast rising prospect who is a big time athlete with a smooth game. Has elite length and is a standout on both ends. Elite 25 Richard Jefferson, Andre Iguodala
52SunsKeyontae JohnsonSF – Kansas State – HT: 6-4 – WT: 239 – WING: 7-0 – Sr – Keyontae is back in action after missing time with health concerns. He’s playing well and regaining some traction as a draft prospect.
53T-Wolves (from Knicks)Jalen Wilson SF – Kansas – HT: 6-5 1/2 – WT: 230 – WING: 6-8 – Jr – Wilson has expanded his game and become a complete player. He’s not an above the rim player but is a nice scoring talent on the wing. He looks very NBA ready.Dylan Windler, Keldon Johnson
54KingsMojave KingSG – G League Ignite (New Zealand) – HT: 6-3 3/4 – WT: 200 – WING: 6-8 – Int.02 – King is a well built guard who plays with a high motor, good BBIQ and has an all around game.Courtney Alexander
55Pacers (from Cavs)Oscar Tshiebwe C – Kentucky (Congo) – HT: 6-7 3/4 – WT: 254 – WING: 7-3 1/2 – Sr – Oscar is a force as a rebounder but doesn’t bring much on the offensive end.Isaiah Stewart lite 
56GrizzliesJordan MillerSF – Miami – HT: 6-4 1/2 – WT: 192 – WING: 6-11 3/4- Sr – A terrific all around talent who is a consistent and efficient offensive player. Has good size on the wing. –
57Wizards (from Celtics)Jaylen ClarkSG – UCLA – HT: 6-4 – WT: 204 – WING: 6-9 – Jr -A versatile all around guard who is a standout defender and team first player. Out with an Achilles injury. –
58Bucks Omari MooreSG – San Jose State – HT: 6-6 – WT: 190 – WING: 6-9 3/4 – Jr – A good looking athlete with size and length. Moves really well.
59forfeited (76ers)Adam FlaglerSG – Baylor – HT: 6-1 – WT: 192 – WING: 6-4 1/2 – Sr – A lights out shooter with a quick release. Projects as a bench scorer at the next level.Bryn Forbes
60forfeited (Bulls)Toumani Camara  SF – Dayton (Belgium) – HT: 6-7 – WT: 220 – WING: 7-0 1/2 – Sr – Has the physical tools and a chance to develop into a good NBA player.– 
Rnd 1Tosan EvbuomwanPF – Princeton – HT: 6-7 1/4 – WT: 215 – WING: 7-1 1/2- Sr – A slick passing PF who is dynamic with the ball in his hands.
62Ricky Council IV SG – Arkansas – HT: 6-5 – WT: 208 – WING: 6-9 – Jr – Council IV is a talented scorer with high-end athleticism. Is starting to hit the 3 ball at a better clip.JR Smith lite
63Kobe BrownSF – Missouri – HT: 6-6 1/2 – WT: 252 – WING: 7-0 3/4 – SrA power wing who scores in a variety of ways and has a much improved 3pt shot.
64Jazian GortmanPG – Overtime Elite – HT: 6-2 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – Fr – The high flying Gortman was one of the best players in the Overtime Elite league. He’s a special athlete at the point/combo guard position. Article
65Sir’Jabari RiceSG – Texas – HT: 6-4 – WT: 180 – WING: NA – Sr – A super crafty scorer who could be a spark of the bench player in the league. –
66Jalen PickettPG – Penn State – HT: 6-2 – WT: 198 – WING: 6-7 1/4 – Sr – An unorthodox but highly productive guard who is a great rebounder and play-maker. 
67Ousmane N’DiayePF – Senegal – HT: 6-11 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Int.04 – A raw talent with elite attributes and good upside. Boom or bust. Article
68D’Moi HodgeSG – Missouri – HT: 6-2 3/4 – WT: 188 – WING: 6-5 1/4 – Sr – A wiry athlete with shooting range and exceptional defense. –
69Jalen SlawsonSF – Furman – HT: 6-6 1/2 – WT: 222 – WING: 6-11 3/4 – SrA strong athlete who is versatile and plays a complete game.
70Zvonimir IvisicC – Croatia- HT: 7-3 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int03 – Exceptionally tall and long with a 3pt shot and decent athleticism. ArticleArticle
71Azuolas TubelisPF – Arizona (Lithuania) – HT: 6-8 3/4 – WT: 235 – WING: 6-11 – Jr – A multi-talented big man who has burly size, great handles and slick passing ability. –
72Drew TimmePF – Gonzaga – HT: 6-9 1/4 – WT: 232 – WING: 7-2 – Jr – Timme has been a star at the college level but will likely struggle against NBA size and speed. Craig Brackens
73Hunter TysonPF – Clemson – HT: 6-7 1/2- WT: 208 – WING: 6-9 3/4- Sr 
74Drew PetersonSG – USC – HT: 6-9 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – Sr – A tall guard who can score and pass the rock– 
75Charles BediakoC – Alabama (Canada) – HT: 6-11 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – So – Bediako is staying in the draft but is unlikely to be drafted.
76Landers Nolley IISFCincinnati – HT: 6-6 1/4 – WT: 230 – WING: 6-11 – Sr – A well built wing who is a lights out shooter from 3pt land. 
77Armel Traore SF – France – HT: 6-8 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Int.03 
78Colin CastletonPF – Florida – HT: 6-10 1/2- WT: 233 – WING: 7-3 1/2 – Sr – A skilled big who doesn’t have elite athleticism but is fundamentally sound. –
79Malachi SmithSG – Gonzaga – HT: 6-4 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – Jr. 
80Chris LivingstonSF – Kentucky – HT: 6-4 1/2 – WT: 190 – WING: 6-11 – Fr – A high level athlete with great quickness, explosive above the rim ability and a competitive demeanor. Elite 25Josh Jackson 
81Jake StephensC – Chattanooga – HT: 7-0 – WT: 275 – WING: NA – Sr – A giant of a man with uncanny touch from 3pt land.
82Nadir HifiPG – France – HT: 6-3 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int 
83Craig Porter Jr.PG – Wichita State – HT: 6-2 – WT: 186 – WING: 6-4 -Sr  
84Justin PowellSG – Washington State – HT: 6-6 – WT: 197 – WING: NA – Jr. – A well built combo guard with a nice looking 3pt shot. Could work his way into the league but probably goes undrafted. 
85Jacob ToppinPF – Kentucky – HT: 6-8 3/4 – WT: 194 – WING: 6-10 3/4 – Sr – Obi’s brother, Jacob transferred to Kentucky and could develop into an NBA player.
86Marquis NowellPG – Kansas State – HT: 5-6 3/4- WT: 160 – WING: 6-0 1/2 – Sr – Nowell put on a show in March, looking like the best player on the floor. He’s probably too small for the NBA but has a big game and a big heart. –
87Kendrick DavisPG – Memphis – HT: 5-10 1/4 – WT: 177 – WING: 6-1 – Sr – A sparkplug of a point guard who might not have the size to make it in the league. 
88Malcolm Cazalon SG – Mega (France) – HT: 6-6 – WT: 185 – WING: 6-10 – Int.01 – A lefty slasher who is at his best going to the basket. Has good burst, solid athleticism and has shown steady improvement, with more upside to grow into.
89Nikos RogkavopoulosSF – Greece – HT: 6-8 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int.01
90Tevian JonesSF – Southern Utah – HT: 6-7 – WT: 197 – WING: NA – Sr
91Alex FudgeSF – Florida – HT: 6-8 – WT: 185 – WING: NA – So – Fudge is a big time athlete on the wing with a developing skill set.
92Pete NancePF – North Carolina – HT: 6-10 – WT: 225 – WING: 7-0 1/2 – Sr -Projects as a back up big who plays with smarts and good effort. –
93Joey HauserSF – Michigan State – HT: 6-8 – WT: 217 – WING: 6-8 – Sr
94Tyger CampbellPG – UCLA – HT: 5-11 – WT: 180 – WING: NA – Sr
95Grant SherfieldPG – Oklahoma – HT: 6-2 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – Sr 
96Keion Brooks Jr.PF – Washington – HT: 6-7 1/2 – WT: 205 – WING: 7-1 – Sr
97Matthew MayerSF – Illinois – HT: 6-9 1/4 – WT: 216 – WING: 6-10 1/2 – Sr – A versatile forward who can stretch the floor and handle the rock. Has opted to return to school and transfer.
98Jarkel JoinerPG – NC State – HT: 6-1 – WT: 180 – WING: NA – Sr 
99Souley Boum  SG – Xavier – HT: 6-3 – WT: 175 – WING: NA – Sr  
100 Marcus Bagley SF – Arizona State – HT: 6-7 3/4 – WT: 217 – WING: 6-11 – Jr – Brother of Marvin, Marcus is a supremely athletic forward who hasn’t lived up to the hype. 
   
   

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