Tier 5(Continued):
26. Pacome Dadiet
Height: 6'8" | Wingspan: 6'9" | Age: 19 | Forward
A swing pick! Dadiet is a skilled combo forward with star potential - he can make shots off the dribble, off the catch, and has great vision in the open floor. He is a bit raw though - depending on his first two years, he could be an important part of the league, or out of there.
27. Kyle Filipowski
Height: 6'11" | Wingspan: 6'11" | Age: 20 | Forward/Center
A player that didn’t benefit much from skipping the draft last year, but remains an intriguing fit. He has a turnover problem - but his shooting potential, and good post play make him a good bet at #27.
Tier 6:
28. Cam Christie
Height: 6'5" | Wingspan: 6'8" | Age: 19 | Sharpshooting Guard
Max Christie’s brother developed into a great shooter this year, making a wide array of shots in the midrange and behind the arc. His complete lack of a driving game makes him more of a swing pick, despite shooting being reliable.
29. Juan Nunez
Height: 6'4" | Wingspan: 6'7" | Age: 20 | Lead Playmaker
No shooting, but great defender and unbelievable passer. Ricky Rubio reincarnated?
30. Johnny Furphy
Height: 6’7" | Wingspan: 6’8" | Age: 19 | Guard
Stay away if you’re picking in the teens!!! A “late-bloomer” who does not have enough of a track record. It’s easy to be impressed by his measurables but this is the wrong project to take on early in the draft. Can’t guard quicker players - the active defender label is wrong - in the NBA, teams will attack you if you don’t have the size or quickness. He has shown potential as a shooter and finisher, but I think people are fooling themselves with potential lottery talk.
31. Bobi Klintman
Height: 6'9" | Wingspan: 6'11" | Age: 21 | Forward
His frame is contributing to KOC putting him at #17 - I don’t see how below-average foot speed and a lack of shooting skills would make him such a good bet that high. In the 30s range though, it might be worth for a team to swing.
32. Ajay Mitchell
Height: 6'3" | Wingspan: 6'6" | Age: 22 | Guard
Is his three pointer real? If so, then this is a massive steal. Great defender with impressive finishing, playmaking. I feel like I should just move him up.
33. Kyshawn George
Height: 6'7" | Wingspan: 6'10" | Age: 20 | Wing
Good shotmaker who seems to have trouble with rim pressure. Not an elite shooter - but good tough shotmaker.
Tier 7:
34. Harrison Ingram
Height: 6'5" | Wingspan: 7'0" | Age: 21 | Forward
Potentially flukey shooter, but in a new system. Red flag but not a white one yet. Playmaker who could contribute to teams immediately - but will struggle if he doesn’t play in a scheme fit to his liking. GREAT WINGSPAN THOUGH.
35. Melvin Ajinça
Height: 6’7" | Wingspan: 6’7" | Age: 20 | Forward
Another Frenchman? Good shooter on high volume(check!), good defender(check!), creative scorer(check!). So what’s wrong with the guy? I’m afraid he might not be very good without the ball in his hands.
36. Jamal Shead
Height: 6’0" | Wingspan: 6’3" | Age: 21 | Guard (will make opponents’ life hell)
Here’s a fun one! I’m inclined to believe any player who has a move named after them has to at least be kinda good, and Shead’s jump-steal is up there. “The Shead” is a combination of elite defensive instincts with impressive physical tools. He’s not a good catch and shoot guy and I don’t know if his constant hounding and jumping will yield much in a league with bigger guys.
37. Terrence Shannon Jr.
Height: 6’6" | Wingspan: 6’9" | Age: 23 | Forward
The nearly 24 year old has been the UIUC basketball team for a couple years now - and is a streaky shooter and inconsistent defender. If he can put in more effort on defense, some team will want an attack dog.
38. Jonathan Mogbo
Height: 6’6" | Wingspan: 7’2" | Age: 22 | Forward/Center
Do-it-all player at forward size who struggles with shooting. Maybe worth a swing and a year in the G-League. Great wingspan. I actually would like for this guy to succeed.
39. Jaylon Tyson
Height: 6’5" | Wingspan: 6’8" | Age: 21 | Guard
I like him - but he didn’t do as well with a big workload - might be better as a role player. That might work well given his great catch and shoot percentage.
40. Justin Edwards
Height: 6’6" | Wingspan: 6’10" | Age: 20 | Wing
Not sure if he’s a swing pick - usually the good high school recruits had some potential behind their rankings. Edwards was disappointing this year at Kentucky, but if his shooting ever develops, then he could be something special. His athletic profile is a bit overrated too though - he gained a lot of weight before his time at Kentucky and it showed in his stamina but also his movement.