2023 2nd Round

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1-2TeamPlayer6/22/23 – 7:54pm ETComp
31Pistons Maxwell Lewis SF – Pepperdine – HT: 6-7 – WT: 195 – WING: NA – So – A talented wing who can really shoot the rock and has offensive upside. Has good size and length. Needs to figure things out on the defensive end. Trey Murphy lite 
32Nuggets (from Rockets)Colby 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 
33SpursTrayce Jackson-DavisPF – Indiana – HT: 6-8 1/4 – WT: 240 – WING: 7-1 – Sr – TJD is an overpowering force inside, despite not having elite center size. He’s become an advanced passer and play-maker who looks to be very NBA-ready.Terrence Jones, Draymond-ish
34HornetsJulian 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
35Wizards (from Blazers)Sidy CissokoSF – G League Ignite (France) – HT: 6-7 – WT: 220 – WING: 6-9 1/2 – Int.04 – Sidy finished the season strong, playing like a potential first round pick. He’s a powerful wing with great passing vision and ability to get to the rim. Top French ProspectsJarell Martin
36MagicGregory Jackson  PF – South Carolina – HT: 6-8 1/4 – WT: 214 – WING: 6-11 1/2 – Fr– Jackson has elite offensive flashes and abilities but the youngest player in the draft has a lot of growing up to do. A boom or bust player who could be a steal late in the first round or early second round.Josh Smith 
37Nuggets (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)Marcus 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.
39Hornets (from Jazz)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
40Lakers (from Mavs)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 

41Hornets (from Thunder)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+ 
42Wizards (from Bulls)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.
43Blazers (from Hawks)Jordan 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
44Spurs (from Raptors)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. ArticleAndre Iguodala
45Grizzlies (from T-Wolves)Mouhamed Gueye PF – 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.
46Hawks (from Pelicans)Emoni 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
47PacersMike 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.
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)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.
50Thunder (from Heat)Keyontae 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.
51NetsJalen 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
52SunsJordan 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.
53T-Wolves (from Knicks)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.
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. ArticleCourtney Alexander
55Pacers (from Cavs)Kobe 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. –
56GrizzliesChris Livingston SF – 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 25 Josh Jackson  
57Wizards (from Celtics)Craig Porter Jr.PG – Wichita State – HT: 6-2 – WT: 186 – WING: 6-4 -Sr – A dynamic athletic at the point guard position who excels on both ends.– 
58BucksColin 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.
59forfeited (76ers)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. Article
60forfeited (Bulls)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.
Rnd 1Adam 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
62Oscar 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 
63Jalen 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. 
64Ricky 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
65Justin 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. Article 
66Sir’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.
67Tosan 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. –
68Nadir HifiPG – France – HT: 6-3 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int02 – A speedy guard who can score from inside and out. Has been very productive in Europe and could be a sleeper in this draft class. Article –
69Azuolas 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. –
70Drew 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
71Hunter TysonPF – Clemson – HT: 6-7 1/2- WT: 208 – WING: 6-9 3/4- Sr 
72Jazian 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– 
73Malachi SmithSG – Gonzaga – HT: 6-4 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – Jr.Article 
74Drew PetersonSG – USC – HT: 6-9 – WT: 205 – WING: NA – Sr – A tall guard who can score and pass the rock 
75Jalen 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.
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. 
77D’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. 
78Tevian JonesSF – Southern Utah – HT: 6-7 – WT: 197 – WING: NA – Sr
79Jacob 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.
80Charles BediakoC – Alabama (Canada) – HT: 6-11 – WT: 220 – WING: NA – So – Bediako is staying in the draft but is unlikely to be drafted.
81Jake StephensC – Chattanooga – HT: 7-0 – WT: 275 – WING: NA – Sr – A giant of a man with uncanny touch from 3pt land.
82Marquis 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. –
83Kendrick 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. 
84Malcolm 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.
85Nikos RogkavopoulosSF – Greece – HT: 6-8 – WT: NA – WING: NA – Int.01
86Justin MuttsSF – Virginia Tech – HT: 6-7 – WT: 220 – WING: 7-3 – Sr 
87Tom DigbeuSG – France – HT: 6-5 – WT: 170 – WING: NA – Int.01 
88Jaylen MartinSF – OTE – HT: 6-6 – WT: 195 – WING: NA –  
89Keion Brooks Jr.PF – Washington – HT: 6-7 1/2 – WT: 205 – WING: 7-1 – Sr
90Vincent Valerio-BodenSF – Hungary – HT: 6-10 – WT: 210 – WING: NA – Int.01 
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 
96Taevion Kinsey SG – Marshall – HT: 6-5 – WT: 190 – WING: NA – 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  
100Armaan FranklinSG Virginia – HT: 6-4 – WT: 200 – WING: NA – Sr 

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