21. Dallas Mavericks – Jarell Martin, PF, LSU
Martin is a prospect with great skills and can mix it up as a rebounder, however his combine measurements will go a long way toward determining how high he is drafted. The Tigers list him at 6-foot-10.
Martin will be best suited to defend PFs in the NBA, but also has some versatility facing up to draw out defenders and help space the court.
He was one of three Tigers who averaged almost 35 minutes per game, and he averaged 16.9 points and 9.2 rebounds while shooting 51 percent from the field and making 14 of 52 3-point shots.
22. Chicago Bulls – Devin Booker, SG, Kentucky
Booker strikes me as a shooting specialist in the NBA, and showcased great touch and range as a freshman.
Playing on a deep team like Kentucky might have actually helped Booker as he was more efficient and is prepared for a similar role in the NBA coming off the bench.
Unfortunately, Booker lacks the length and explosion you’d want in a starting caliber wing. But could he become a guy who turns into the next Jimmy Butler, playing behind Butler (assuming Butler re-signs with Chicago).
That is a question Gar Forman and John Paxson have to ask themselves.
23. Portland Trail Blazers – Kevon Looney, PF, UCLA
Looney is the type of prospect teams drafting in the mid-to-late first round love because of his freakish length, a great motor, and good athleticism.
As Looney develops physically, he should have the ability to mix it up down low against NBA bigs. Looney will need patience from the team that drafts him but could be a high-ceiling type of pick later in round 1.
And if disaster strikes and LaMarcus Aldridge leaves as an unrestricted free agent (some are saying that scenario is more likely than Aldridge has led people to believe), Looney is the type of player who can step right in and be an NBA starter from the get-go.
He is another candidate whose stock could rise quickly.
24. Cleveland Cavaliers – Robert Upshaw, C, Washington
Think DeAndre Jordan.
Upshaw is a long center with a great wingspan and frame who has shown the ability to move well in space and defend the pick-and-roll.
Blocking 4.5 shots per game, Upshaw clearly has embraced being a rim protector. On the offensive end Upshaw is limited beyond finishing at the rim and is a horrible foul shooter.
Like I said, think DeAndre Jordan.
And with the Cavs, there would be time to develop Upshaw’s offensive skill set by learning i\n practice by going against the likes of Timofey Mozgov and Anderson Varejao.
25. Memphis Grizzlies – Justin Anderson, SF, Virginia
Anderson has a solid frame and is a rugged defender who will intrigue teams drafting in the late first round.
Offensively, Anderson must become a more consistent shooter and ballhandler.
But he reminds me a bit of Tony Allen in his defensive ability and versatility to defend multiple positions.
And as we all know, teams need a guy like Allen (or Kawhi Leonard, or Draymond Green) to become among the NBA elite. Allen’s hamstring problems have hamstrung the Grizzlies to a certain extend over the second half of this season, and Allen’s NBA shelf life may be nearing an end. This would be a nice guy to have around to learn from Allen while he is still in Memphis.
26. San Antonio Spurs – Terry Rozier, PG, Louisville
In a league dominated by great PG play, Rozier had a great season for the Cardinals and appears ready to make the jump to the NBA.
Rozier is blessed with great length, speed, and skills. A true lead guard that can do everything from grab boards, facilitate for his teammates, and play aggressive on the ball defense.
He is NBA-ready, and Tony Parker is not getting any younger. But Patty Mills and Cory Joseph have not proven themselves to be long-term replacements for Parker when he finally gets too old and beat-up to be a steady contributor, and Rozier’s multiple skill set should be quite intriguing to R.C. Buford and Gregg Popovich.
27. Los Angeles Lakers (From Houston) – Cliff Alexander, PF, Kansas
Alexander was a heralded recruit who underwhelmed as a freshman, averaging only 7 ppg and 5 rpg. Alexander is short but has a great wingspan and frame to be able to body up other bigs.
On the offensive end of the court Alexander is limited and lacks the ability to consistently face the basket and help space the floor.
But this is somewhat of a freebie pick for the Lakers (they got it for taking on the contract of Jeremy Lin), and there is a school of thought that Alexander could have done more if he had gone to a program that was not as deep as the Jayhawks.
28. Boston Celtics (From Los Angeles Clippers) – Delon Wright, PG, Utah
Wright is a four-year player who capped off a great collegiate career and should be a very serviceable PG from day one in the NBA.
NBA coaches love long PGs who can cover, and Wright sure can. Offensively, Wright is very capable as a scorer that can attack the rim or stroke it from beyond the arc.
Yes, Marcus Smart, Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley would seem to form the core of a strong backcourt going forward for Danny Ainge.
So I would not be surprised if this pick changes hands, and Ainge tries to turn the piece the Celtics acquired in exchange for letting Doc Rivers out of his contract into something bigger and better.
29. Brooklyn Nets (From Atlanta) – Timothe Luwawu, SF, Antibes
Expect to hear Luwawu’s name called in Round 1 as teams are going to target this high upside prospect.
Additionally, due to a manageable contract buyout, Luwawu can come over right away or spend another season or two in France.
Luwawu has the potential to be a very good defender because of his length, athleticism, and quickness to guard multiple positions. On the offensive end, Luwawu is a solid shooter that will serve as a Danny Green type of role player.
Despite their losing record, the Nets will be picking way down here because the Hawks have the right to swap picks. Expect Brooklyn to buy up second-round picks as they did a year ago.
30. Golden State Warriors – R.J. Hunter, SG, Georgia State
Hunter’s calling card is offense.
Capable of scoring from anywhere on the court, Hunter doesn’t lack confidence. Hunter played under his father at Georgia State and is a crafty player but is physically limited.
Hunter looks like a capable guard off the bench that can create his own offense or serve as a shooter.
Bobby Gonzalez touted him as a sleeper way back before the season started.
Joe Kotoch is the Editor-in-chief of Pro Basketball Draft, a leading scouting service in the world of professional basketball. Before Joe created PBD, he served as an NBPA & FIBA certified agent and scouted players all across the world. Born and raised in Cleveland, Joe also contributes to Fox Sports Ohio and the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Follow him on Twitter.