By Jonathan Givony, Jeremy Woo | ESPN, 2025-06-27 08:26:00
由生成式人工智能翻译，译文内容可能不准确或不完整，以原文为准。
2025年NBA选秀大会第二轮于周四拉开帷幕，明尼苏达森林狼队将首个选秀权（第31顺位）交易给菲尼克斯太阳队，换取第36顺位和两个未来的次轮选秀权。
首日选秀大会亮点频出，包括杜克大学的天才球员库珀·弗拉格 (Cooper Flagg) 被达拉斯独行侠队在榜眼签选中，新奥尔良鹈鹕队通过交易上升至第13顺位摘下马里兰大学中锋德里克·奎因 (Derik Queen)，以及全场其他一些有趣的选秀和交易。
第二轮又将有何看点？让我们深入探讨进入第二轮选秀前的一些重大问题，并用最新的模拟选秀来预测第31到第59顺位的归属。
哪些最佳球员目前仍可供选择？一些具备首轮潜力的球员，如拉希尔·弗莱明 (Rasheer Fleming)、马克西姆·雷诺 (Maxime Raynaud) 和诺亚·佩恩达 (Noah Penda) 可能会在周四早些时候被选中。哪支球队有望在第二轮选秀中大放异彩？哪些“黑马”球员可能成为“抢劫”式选秀？
ESPN记者乔纳森·吉沃尼 (Jonathan Givony) 和杰里米·伍 (Jeremy Woo) 将在此为您解读第二轮选秀。以下模拟选秀的球员介绍均来自他们的球探报告。
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哪支球队在周四的选秀中最引人关注？
吉沃尼： 拥有第33和34顺位选秀权的黄蜂队，在通过交易得到康恩·克努佩尔 (Kon Knueppel) 和利亚姆·麦克尼利 (Liam McNeeley) 两名首轮新秀后，无疑将是全天交易谈判的热点。夏洛特队已经拥有一支相当年轻的阵容，目前尚不清楚他们对再增加一两名新秀的兴趣有多大。在将马克·威廉姆斯 (Mark Williams) 交易到太阳队换取第29顺位和2029年首轮选秀权后，球队确实需要在内线填补空缺。目前，马克西姆·雷诺 (Maxime Raynaud) 和瑞安·卡尔克布伦纳 (Ryan Kalkbrenner) 这两位颇具吸引力的七尺长人，以及拉希尔·弗莱明 (Rasheer Fleming) 和阿杜·蒂耶罗 (Adou Thiero) 这样身体素质出色的前锋都可供选择。
伍： 森林狼队在第31顺位握有选择权，他们不仅可以挑选自己想要的球员，还可以将其作为交易筹码。我很好奇他们是会选择像弗莱明这样的球员，还是会看到通过其他方式利用这个选秀权获取更多价值。
你特别喜欢哪位有望在周四被选中的“黑马”球员？
吉沃尼： 诺亚·佩恩达 (Noah Penda) 凭借其出色的防守多样性、传球能力和整体比赛感觉，曾吸引了首轮选秀球队的关注，但由于投篮不稳定，他在选秀前期的过程中未能获得足够的关注度。
他很可能会成为那些在30多顺位选秀的季后赛球队的热门目标，例如明尼苏达森林狼队、波士顿凯尔特人队或费城76人队，这些球队可能倾向于将球员留在欧洲培养，以保持阵容灵活性。不过，如果他能找到一支愿意将其纳入阵容的球队，他可能会更希望立即来美国。
伍： 贾米尔·沃特金斯 (Jamir Watkins) 已经23岁，相对而言年龄偏大，但他一直被低估了。他是一名出色的外线防守者，我认为他能命中足够的投篮，从而在某个球队的替补席上站稳脚跟。对于一支希望在下赛季有所作为的球队来说，在30多顺位选中他会是一个不错的选择。
纵观你的第二轮模拟选秀，你最喜欢哪支球队和球员的契合度预测？
吉沃尼： 将马克西姆·雷诺 (Maxime Raynaud) 预测给凯尔特人队在第32顺位很有道理，他是一名经验丰富的七尺长人，能够拉开空间，并且在凯尔特人队将克里斯塔普斯·波尔津吉斯 (Kristaps Porzingis) 交易到老鹰队后，他有望立即承担上场时间。
考虑到卢克·科内特 (Luke Kornet) 将进入自由球员市场，以及凯尔特人队在财政方面面临的困境，拥有一个薪资较低的雷诺可能会为球队在休赛期提供急需的灵活性。
伍： 将拉希尔·弗莱明 (Rasheer Fleming) 预测给森林狼队在第31顺位对明尼苏达来说是一个不错的价值选择，森林狼队需要前场补强，而且弗莱明可能可以立即进入替补阵容。
他这种体格强壮的射手类型，无论纳兹·里德 (Naz Reid) 的自由球员状况如何，都能增强森林狼队的深度。在目前的为期两天的选秀模式下，第二轮的首个选秀权尤为宝贵，因为各支球队都希望向上交易，但有时直接选择场上最佳可用球员也可能是一个明智的决定。
第二轮模拟选秀
31. 菲尼克斯太阳队 (来自明尼苏达，通过犹他)
拉希尔·弗莱明 (Rasheer Fleming)，前锋，圣约瑟夫大学
优点： 弗莱明是一名身体素质出色的前锋，拥有令人印象深刻的集锦表现，在过去三年里进步神速，成长为一名高效的内外线得分手，同时他巨大的7英尺5英寸臂展也赋予了他防守端的潜力。
缺点： 他的比赛感觉是一个主要问题，在攻防两端都不能快速处理比赛。他有时甚至难以完成简单的传球，并且在无球防守时极易犯错。
总结： NBA对臂展、投篮和潜在防守多样性有着极高要求，弗莱明可以将这三者带给一支有耐心培养他防守意识和技术的球队，希望他能在进攻端适应比赛节奏。尽管他赛季末期表现糟糕，但他相对年轻的年龄和在圣约瑟夫大学的发展轨迹，仍让人对他的潜力抱有乐观态度。– 吉沃尼
32. 奥兰多魔术队 (来自波士顿、底特律和布鲁克林，通过华盛顿)
马克西姆·雷诺 (Maxime Raynaud)，中锋，斯坦福大学
优点： 雷诺接触篮球较晚——直到高中四年级才全身心投入这项运动——但在斯坦福大学的四个赛季中，他成长为一名技术娴熟的七尺长人，能够拉开空间并在篮板争夺中表现出色。
缺点： 他的比赛最大问题在于防守端，他缺乏一些身体对抗性和爆发力，尽管他在NBA选秀联合试训中展现出有所改善的活力。
总结： 雷诺在年轻时曾与他的好友（现圣安东尼奥马刺队球星）文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) 在法国共同比赛，如今他已发展成为一名真正的NBA天赋球员。他可能是一名“大器晚成”的球员，但他的体型和投篮能力符合联盟的追捧类型，这使他比一些在他之前被选中的球员更快地找到进入NBA的角色。他在防守端的表现将是早期需要关注的重点，因为像他这样的空间型球员在NBA中可以扮演重要角色。– 吉沃尼
33. 夏洛特黄蜂队
瑞安·卡尔克布伦纳 (Ryan Kalkbrenner)，中锋，克雷顿大学
优点： 卡尔克布伦纳是一名经验丰富的中锋，他能够执行挡拆战术，高效进攻，保护篮筐，并偶尔命中三分球，这使他成为一个可靠的替补选择。
缺点： 他的7英尺6英寸臂展是一项优势，但他身体对抗性或爆发力并不突出，在他大部分大学生涯中，防守篮板数据都令人平淡。
总结： 作为过去几个赛季大学篮球界最有效率和最有价值的球员之一，卡尔克布伦纳在NCAA一级联盟的扣篮次数遥遥领先，他是一名公认的球员，偶尔展现出的拉开空间潜力为他的比赛增添了宝贵的一面。他可能存在局限性，但他的体型、臂展和稳定性将对寻求新秀合同中锋深度的球队极具吸引力。– 吉沃尼
34. 夏洛特黄蜂队 (来自圣安东尼奥、菲尼克斯和孟菲斯，通过新奥尔良)
泰雷斯·普罗克托 (Tyrese Proctor)，后卫，杜克大学
优点： 普罗克托是一名投篮手感柔和的后卫，在大学时期担任过多种角色，展示了他在有球和无球状态下都能发挥作用的能力。
缺点： 他大学时期体型单薄且没有明显进步，身体素质平平，长期以来在攻防两端都缺乏一定程度的果断性和身体对抗性，尤其是在高压时刻。
总结： 普罗克托的位置尺寸、定点投手能力的提升以及在大学三年间从挡拆中创造机会的闪光点都引人注目，但他从未真正蜕变为一名纯正的控球后卫。他必须增加强硬度，才能在NBA中获得有意义的无球角色。-- 吉沃尼
35. 费城76人队
诺亚·佩恩达 (Noah Penda)，前锋，法国
优点： 佩恩达是一名体格强壮的侧翼前锋，拥有出色的比赛感觉、6英尺11.5英寸的臂展和防守多样性，他在数据统计上篮板、助攻、抢断和盖帽样样精通。
缺点： 他力量更强于垂直爆发力，外线投篮仍不稳定，投篮姿势不规范，本赛季和职业生涯的三分命中率均低于30%。
总结： 佩恩达在法国的季后赛球队度过了一个出色的赛季，从法国B级联赛到A级联赛的过渡对他来说似乎轻而易举，他在防守端做出贡献，并利用自己的身体和智慧通过运球为自己和队友创造机会。他的投篮是一项关键的“摇摆技能”，因为除此之外，他作为一名攻防两端都能贡献的球员，已经满足了许多要求。– 吉沃尼
36. 明尼苏达森林狼队 (来自布鲁克林)
贾米尔·沃特金斯 (Jamir Watkins)，得分后卫/小前锋，佛罗里达州立大学，大四
优点： 沃特金斯是一名强壮的防守者，拥有出色的体格和6英尺11英寸的臂展，他在佛罗里达州立大学的数据表现令人印象深刻。
缺点： 这位23岁的球员上赛季作为次级控球手表现出色，但从未能在外线投篮方面找到稳定性，大学生涯的三分命中率仅为32.5%。
总结： 几乎没有球员在NBA联合试训中比沃特金斯表现更好，他在防守端展现出了身体对抗性和高强度，并在球场的各个角落都能做出贡献。他将在7月初满24岁，他具备NBA级别的体格和能力，这为他提供了立即可以依赖的技能，但要在半场进攻中稳定得分对于他长期留在联盟至关重要。– 吉沃尼
37. 底特律活塞队 (来自达拉斯和圣安东尼奥，通过多伦多)
查兹·拉尼尔 (Chaz Lanier)，得分后卫，田纳西大学，超大四
优点： 拉尼尔是一名危险的移动射手，身体素质扎实。他在从北佛罗里达大学转学到田纳西大学后，已在SEC联盟证明自己是一名多产的得分手。
缺点： 他在比赛感觉、传球和防守能力方面存在疑问，当他的外线投篮手感不佳时，他很难对比赛产生影响。
总结： 拉尼尔是一个真正的“大器晚成”者，在他大学生涯的前三个赛季场均仅得到3.7分，但在高年级时他的跳投取得了突破，这与他扎实的体型、身材和6英尺9英寸的臂展相得益彰。他不是一个出色的控球手，需要更好地利用他的身体条件进行防守，但他凭借拉开空间和无球投篮的能力，有一个明确的定位。– 吉沃尼
38. 印第安纳步行者队 (来自圣安东尼奥)
科比·布雷亚 (Koby Brea)，得分后卫/小前锋，肯塔基大学，超大四
优点： 布雷亚在过去两个赛季一直是大学篮球界最出色的射手，三分命中率达到47%，并且拥有扎实的身体条件。
缺点： 尽管他作为空间型球员效率很高，但他的负臂展、平庸的防守和爆发力限制了他的角色球员潜力。
总结： 在2023-24赛季在戴顿大学投出50%的三分命中率后，布雷亚在肯塔基大学的又一个出色投篮赛季（2024-25）中再次证明了自己。在一个射手稀缺的时代，他是一名出色的空间型射手和移动射手。除了投篮之外，他还能带来什么，将决定他能在多快的时间内找到在NBA的角色。– 吉沃尼
39. 多伦多猛龙队 (来自萨克拉门托，通过波特兰)
约翰·唐耶 (John Tonje)，小前锋，威斯康星大学，超大四
优点： 唐耶是一名身材结实的侧翼球员，拥有出色的体型、臂展和侵略性，在威斯康星大学度过了一个突破性的赛季，成为大学篮球界最出色的得分手之一。
缺点： 他不擅长传球，缺乏出色的防守工具，依赖一种“强硬内线”的打法，这在大学作为24岁球员可能更有效，但在NBA面对更强的对手时可能效果不佳。
总结： 唐耶在獾队度过了一个出色的赛季，他频繁获得罚球机会，并以高出手量命中39%的三分球。他在11月15日对阵亚利桑那大学时砍下41分的表现是本赛季最令人难忘的单场表现之一。他的成熟度在适当的角色中可能成为一项优势，但他仍然需要在NBA方面证明自己，因为这类年龄较大球员的历史记录好坏参半。– 吉沃尼
40. 新奥尔良鹈鹕队 (通过华盛顿)
迈卡·皮维 (Micah Peavy)，得分后卫/小前锋，乔治城大学，大四
优点： 皮维是一名多才多艺的侧翼球员，身材扎实，防守强度高，并在大五赛季在三分投射方面取得了显著进步。
缺点： 皮维的跳投姿势不规范，大学生涯三分命中率32%，罚球命中率61%，弧内效率平平。尽管他的活力在大学层面体现在各个方面，但他的臂展不足以适应NBA，臂展甚至不如身高。他将在7月16日满24岁。
总结： 在他大学生涯的第三站，皮维上赛季通过他果断、机会主义的得分，有时帮助乔治城队维持了局面。他展现了寻找队友的多样性，并命中了比预期更多的弧外投篮。他职业生涯罚球线上的挣扎、有时冒险的决策和年龄都是令人担忧的问题。尽管如此，他这类球员的稀缺性将使他有机会展示自己的比赛能转化为更高水平的竞争力。– 吉沃尼
41. 菲尼克斯太阳队 (来自金州、布鲁克林和印第安纳，通过迈阿密)
博戈柳布·马尔科维奇 (Bogoljub Markovic)，大前锋/中锋，梅加超级博彩队 (亚得里亚海联赛)
优点： 马尔科维奇是一名技术娴熟的内线球员，在他亚得里亚海联赛的第一个赛季中，他在场上各个位置都以令人印象深刻的效率得分，并获得了最佳新秀的称号。
缺点： 他的臂展为6英尺11英寸，身材瘦弱，防守端和篮板争夺中难以持续发挥存在感，在攻防两端都常常因为意识不足而显得慢半拍。
总结： 马尔科维奇经历了一个突破性的赛季，并在耐克篮球峰会上表现出色。他最出色的地方在于他拉开空间、争抢防守篮板以及在内线娴熟完成进攻的能力都引人注目，但他需要提升身体对抗性、比赛感觉和强硬度，才能在最高水平的比赛中发挥这些能力。– 吉沃尼
42. 萨克拉门托国王队 (来自圣安东尼奥，通过芝加哥)
罗科·齐卡尔斯基 (Rocco Zikarsky)，中锋，布里斯班 (澳大利亚)
优点： 齐卡尔斯基年轻（18岁），体型巨大，技术水平正在发展，凭借他9英尺6.5英寸的站立摸高，在防守端展现出明显的潜力。
缺点： 尽管他的体型在内线是一项显著优势，但他移动脚步在空间上并不出色，也未能提供人们所期望的身体对抗性，常常因为缺乏意识而在场上显得慢半拍。
总结： 齐卡尔斯基在澳大利亚国家篮球联赛的第二个赛季表现不如大多数球探所期望的那么高效。尽管他在进攻篮板方面表现稳定，但他得分效率低下，投篮和罚球都未能命中，这削弱了人们对他的拉开空间潜力的乐观情绪。他用出色的臂展影响投篮的能力很吸引人，但他在禁区外作为护筐者的能力仍在发展中。无论如何，他的体型和年轻使他成为一支相信自身球员培养体系的球队的一个引人注目的选择，这有助于他在身体继续成熟的同时，更好地适应比赛节奏。– 吉沃尼
43. 华盛顿奇才队 (来自犹他，通过达拉斯)
赛恩·詹姆斯 (Sion James)，小前锋，杜克大学，超大四
优点： 詹姆斯凭借他稳健的控球、无私的作风、防守多样性和机会主义的得分，在杜克大学扮演了重要角色。他以他健壮的体格带来了急需的经验和强硬度。
缺点： 他从来都不是一个多产的得分手，缺乏出色的臂展和动态创造投篮的能力，并且由于其粗糙的投篮姿势以及他对外线投篮的谨慎态度，在投篮方面仍有疑问待解。
总结： 詹姆斯在蓝魔队的表现与他未来在NBA的角色相似，即防守多个位置，在无球时保持活跃，并完成那些“小事”。他的臂展不算特别长，但身体条件独特，对于一支寻找多功能球员的球队来说可能是一项资产，尤其是如果他能在定点投篮威胁方面再进一步的话。– 吉沃尼
44. 俄克拉荷马城雷霆队 (通过亚特兰大)
贾文·斯莫尔 (Javon Small)，控球后卫，西弗吉尼亚大学，大四
优点： 斯莫尔是一名强硬、全面的后卫，他展现出了多项出色的角色球员特质，凭借他的防守和运球创造能力，支撑起了一支人员不整的西弗吉尼亚大学队。
缺点： 他已经尽力锻炼了自己的体格，但按照NBA的标准，他缺乏出色的身高、臂展和强壮度。
总结： 斯莫尔在大十二联盟度过了一个出色的赛季，展示了他在得分方面的爆发力，以及在球队依赖他兼顾得分和组织的情况下，为队友创造机会的能力。他成功地履行了这一职责，同时在防守端也提供了能量，这对于寻求后卫深度的球队来说可能很有吸引力。他作为射手、终结者和决策者能否再进一步是值得关注的重点，因为他的体型不足以完全依赖防守。– 吉沃尼
45. 明尼苏达森林狼队 (与湖人队交易，来自芝加哥，通过萨克拉门托)
埃里克·迪克森 (Eric Dixon)，大前锋，维拉诺瓦大学，超大四
优点： 迪克森是一名体格宽厚的大前锋，度过了一个非常高效的赛季，作为大六学生在全国得分榜上名列前茅。他在投篮方面取得了明显的飞跃。
缺点： 他6英尺11.5英寸的臂展、平庸的身体条件和不稳定的防守影响力是限制因素。
总结： 本赛季迪克森在259磅的体重下，在外线得分能力突出，他在大学生涯中从一名不情愿的射手，成长为全国最具活力的投篮型内线球员。他如果能在扮演次要角色时，重新找回职业生涯早期在篮板和防守方面展现的一些身体对抗性和强硬度，将对他在NBA站稳脚跟大有裨益。– 吉沃尼
46. 波士顿凯尔特人队 (通过奥兰多)
坎姆·琼斯 (Kam Jones)，控球后卫/得分后卫，马奎特大学，大四
优点： 琼斯度过了一个高效且富有成效的赛季，他巧妙地组织了马奎特大学的“五外”空间战术，命中关键投篮，并以高产的表现入选了大东联盟第一阵容。
缺点： 他不是最具爆发力的后卫，上赛季在角色扩大后投篮有所退步，在防守和在更紧凑的角色中高效创造进攻机会方面，他还需要回答一些问题。
总结： 这位大四学生本赛季在持球方面表现出色，在上赛季主要打无球的情况下，本赛季跻身全国最佳挡拆创造者之列。他作为传球手和得分手的果断性令人印象深刻，但他在三分线外的投篮不稳定以及平庸的防守影响力，给他带来了一些需要改进的方面，他希望能证明自己的比赛能够适应更高水平的竞争。– 吉沃尼
47. 密尔沃基雄鹿队 (来自华盛顿，通过底特律)
亚历克斯·图希 (Alex Toohey)，小前锋/大前锋，悉尼 (澳大利亚)
优点： 图希是一名聪明、全面的前锋，他在澳大利亚国家篮球联赛和NBA联合试训中展现出的成熟度令人瞩目。
缺点： 他只是一名普通运动员，尽管在投篮方面取得了进步。但他需要从三分线外变得更加稳定，才能在NBA中获得一席之地。
总结： 图希在比赛感觉、持续的活力、臂展和防守端的预判方面符合一些要求。他拥有敏锐的篮球直觉，但他需要成为一个更具持续侵略性和影响力的进攻威胁，才能在NBA角色中发挥这些能力——这是他去年朝着正确方向迈出的一步。– 吉沃尼
48. 孟菲斯灰熊队 (来自华盛顿和布鲁克林，通过金州)
阿马里·威廉姆斯 (Amari Williams)，中锋，肯塔基大学，大四
优点： 威廉姆斯是一名中锋，拥有有趣的臂展（7英尺6英寸）、篮板能力、盖帽能力和传球感觉。
缺点： 除了利用体型造犯规的能力外，威廉姆斯得分能力不强，他的跳投没有任何射程，罚球命中率从未提高（职业生涯63%），也没有像球探们希望的那样带来太多的防守多样性。当被迫离开内线并覆盖地面时，他表现挣扎，而且在比赛强度和意识方面也并非总是出色。
总结： 威廉姆斯可能不擅长作为护筐者进行快速轮转，或者在外线转身，但他拥有出色的身体条件，并且在他肯塔基大学的唯一一个赛季中，位列全国最佳篮板手之一。再加上他作为手递手传球发起者的能力，以及他在移动中完成篮筐上空作业的能力，他对于某些球队来说是一个有趣的“情境型”选择。– 吉沃尼
49. 克利夫兰骑士队 (通过密尔沃基)
乔尼·布鲁姆 (Johni Broome)，中锋，奥本大学，超大四
优点： 布鲁姆是一名身体强壮且极具效率的内外线威胁，拥有出色的比赛感觉。作为伍登奖 (Wooden Award) 的最终入围者，他上赛季一度是大学篮球界最出色的球员。
缺点： 缺乏臂展和爆发力，布鲁姆在大学时期凭借时机和韧性发挥，但在NBA可能更适合扮演“情境型”角色，特别是如果他非传统的投篮姿势和职业生涯30%的三分命中率无法转化的话。
总结： 布鲁姆本赛季的表现难以低估，他效率极高。轻微的伤病在赛季后期困扰了他，但他作为得分手、传球手和篮板手的本能表现显而易见。他时好时坏的投篮和有限的防守能力在一定程度上使他与NBA的契合度变得复杂，但他是本次选秀中经验最丰富的球员之一。– 吉沃尼
50. 洛杉矶快船队 (来自纽约尼克斯，来自俄克拉荷马城和波士顿，通过孟菲斯)
阿利亚·马丁 (Alijah Martin)，得分后卫，佛罗里达大学，大四
优点： 马丁是一名强壮、爆发力十足的侧翼球员，他的投篮能力和防守多样性在佛罗里达大学的夺冠征程中发挥了关键作用。
缺点： 尽管他拥有6英尺7.5英寸的臂展，但以他的体型而言，马丁并不是一个出色的控球手或传球手。他一直容易在三分线外表现不稳定。
总结： 马丁充满活力、身体对抗性强且强硬，他展现出一些出色的攻防两端表现，尤其是在他投篮手感火热时。他在防守端的表现比他名义上的身高更高大，并在空间中完成令人印象深刻的进攻，他的身体素质在大学层面是一项优势，但他必须成为一名更可靠的射手或更有效的组织者，才能更顺利地过渡到NBA。– 吉沃尼
51. 纽约尼克斯队 (来自洛杉矶快船、亚特兰大和休斯顿，通过明尼苏达)
阿杜·蒂耶罗 (Adou Thiero)，大前锋，阿肯色大学
优点： 蒂耶罗可能是本次选秀中最具爆发力的球员，他是一名防守端的“事件创造者”，在直线进攻和开放场地中具有显著的错位优势，能够频繁造成犯规，并以精彩的集锦方式完成终结。
缺点： 蒂耶罗在场上位置上有些模糊，他的技术水平、比赛感觉和防守投入度仍在发展中。他难以稳定命中投篮，并且由于持续的膝盖问题，错过了大部分选秀前的准备过程。
总结：： 蒂耶罗在大三时表现出显著进步，但他必须在投篮和整体稳定性方面取得突破，才能在NBA中发挥作用。考虑到他的身体条件，他的防守上限显而易见，而他在大学三年间的进步轨迹使他成为一个有趣的培养型选择。-- 吉沃尼
52. 金州勇士队 (来自菲尼克斯、夏洛特和明尼苏达，通过丹佛)
弗拉迪斯拉夫·戈尔丁 (Vladislav Goldin)，中锋，密歇根大学，超大四
优点： 戈尔丁是一名体格健硕的中锋，身材高大，臂展出色，他的活力和效率使他成为多次NCAA锦标赛中的关键球员。
缺点： 戈尔丁移动良好，在加速状态下可以完成篮筐上空作业，但他缺乏在空间中防守和追抢篮板的敏捷性。他缺乏外线技术限制了他的多样性，因为他不是一个出色的传球手，而且目前他的跳投没有多少射程。24岁的他，是本届选秀中年龄最大的球员之一。
总结： 戈尔丁在冲击篮筐和争抢进攻篮板方面表现出色，他的强度和篮下体型令人印象深刻，尽管他不是最流畅或协调的运动员。尽管他在大五赛季尝试了跳投，但这位拥有7英尺5英寸臂展的中锋在攻防两端都符合更传统的模式，这使得他作为防守支柱和持续争抢篮板的能力，在NBA中至关重要。– 吉沃尼
53. 犹他爵士队 (来自湖人，通过洛杉矶快船)
拉克伦·奥尔布里奇 (Lachlan Olbrich)，大前锋/中锋，伊拉瓦拉老鹰队
优点： 奥尔布里奇是一名“复古型”内线球员，拥有强劲的活力和比赛感觉，本赛季的进步帮助伊拉瓦拉老鹰队夺得了NBL总冠军。
缺点：： 他没有打中锋所需的臂展（6英尺11英寸），并且作为大前锋缺乏拉开空间的能力，这使得他在攻防两端都有些卡在位置之间，并且没有出色的爆发力来弥补。
总结： 奥尔布里奇在完成了大西部联盟高效的大一赛季后回到了澳大利亚。从那时起他取得了长足进步，展现出出色的传球能力、强劲的内线技术，以及在防守端也能有所作为的努力和身体对抗性。考虑到他防守端身体条件的不足，他如何在外线牵制防守者，可能对他进入NBA的机会至关重要。– 吉沃尼
54. 印第安纳步行者队
瑞安·内姆巴德 (Ryan Nembhard)，控球后卫，冈萨加大学，大四
优点： 内姆巴德是一名头脑清晰的控球后卫，他在NCAA一级联盟助攻数领先，并在G联赛精英训练营和NBA联合试训对抗赛中生动地展现了他的组织视野。
缺点： 他身高6英尺（穿鞋身高），缺乏出色的体型、力量、臂展和爆发力，这限制了他在内线的终结能力和防守。
总结： 内姆巴德在身体方面可能有所欠缺，但他可能是本届选秀中最成熟的组织核心。他惊人的3.9次助攻失误比以及他传球让队友获得空位的方式，在上赛季一直很突出。仅凭他作为组织者的老练程度，就应该能让他在NBA找到一席之地，但他如果能成为一名不仅仅是机会主义射手的球员，将有助于巩固他的地位。– 吉沃尼
55. 芝加哥公牛队 (通过湖人)
丁克·佩特 (Dink Pate)，得分后卫/小前锋，墨西哥城 (G联赛)
优点： 19岁的佩特是一名侧翼球员，拥有吸引人的身体条件和强大的高中血统，长期来看拥有巨大的成长潜力。
缺点： 佩特在投篮、防守、决策和整体稳定性方面仍处于早期发展阶段，他职业生涯早期被误用为控球后卫，并且连续两年作为G联赛中最年轻的球员，被置于一个困难的境地。
总结： 佩特在上赛季为G联赛点燃队苦苦挣扎之后，在墨西哥城卡皮坦斯队打了几场高效的比赛。他展现了在转换进攻中运球突破篮下的能力，完成了一些简单的运球配合，并偶尔在外线手感火热，但他还有很多方面需要改进，因为他在很多方面仍显稚嫩。即便如此，他的年轻和闪光点仍让那些相信自身球员培养体系的球队对他充满兴趣。– 吉沃尼
56. 金州勇士队 (来自孟菲斯，通过休斯顿)
科比·桑德斯 (Kobe Sanders)，得分后卫/小前锋，内华达大学，大四
优点： 桑德斯作为一名控球后卫拥有出色的体型，他在内华达大学的唯一一个赛季中，大量持球。
缺点：： 他臂展不如身高，是一名技能平庸的球员，这主要体现在防守端，有时也体现在他糟糕的投篮选择上。
总结： 桑德斯作为一名研究生转校生，利用自己的体型和节奏感运球创造机会，度过了一个出色的赛季。他是全国最好的中距离得分手之一，但他需要在决策和定点投篮方面取得进步，以顺利过渡到NBA。在更高水平的比赛中，如果他不能在比赛中增加更多的强硬度和身体对抗性，他将在防守端面临新的学习曲线。– 吉沃尼
57. 波士顿凯尔特人队 (来自奥兰多，通过波士顿)
伊桑·阿尔曼萨 (Izan Almansa)，大前锋/中锋，珀斯 (澳大利亚)
优点： 这位西班牙内线球员是一名能力出色的终结者和进攻篮板手。他在攻防两端都具备扎实的本能，刚满20岁，还有时间取得显著进步。他的技能潜力和体型一直吸引着NBA球队的兴趣。
缺点：： 阿尔曼萨在禁区外得分和拉开防守方面表现挣扎，而且作为NBA中锋，他身体对抗性不足。他也不是天生的护筐手。
总结： 过去几年对阿尔曼萨来说是一段旅程，他在G联赛点燃队和加时精英联盟有过效力经历后，上赛季效力于澳大利亚国家篮球联赛的珀斯队。两年前，他被视为一名潜在的首轮人才，但在澳大利亚扮演的角色并不稳定，现在他被视为一个次轮国际球员的“暂存”选项。他的比赛需要在挑战NBA阵容席位之前进行完善。– 杰里米·伍
58. 克利夫兰骑士队
萨利乌·尼亚 (Saliou Niang)，得分后卫/小前锋，特伦托 (意大利)
优点： 尼亚是一名身体天赋出众的侧翼球员，进步轨迹令人印象深刻，他从默默无闻中脱颖而出，成长为特伦托队在意甲联赛和欧洲杯中极具影响力的球员。
缺点： 他的进攻能力存在疑问，投篮射程很小，在45场比赛中仅命中11记三分球，并且失误多于助攻。
总结： 尼亚的防守多样性、篮板能力和强度使他能够在高水平比赛中做出贡献，尽管他缺乏显著的进攻技巧，但他仍在攻防两端找到贡献方式。他很可能需要具备一定的投篮射程才能在NBA中发挥作用，但根据他过去两年所展现出的进步，他仍有潜力可挖。– 吉沃尼
59. 孟菲斯灰熊队 (来自菲尼克斯、休斯顿，通过俄克拉荷马城)
维克托·拉欣 (Viktor Lakhin)，中锋，克莱姆森大学，超大四
优点： 拉欣是一名多才多艺的内线球员，作为一名大五学生，他在投篮方面取得了显著进步，这与他的内线技术水平、传球和防守时机相得益彰。
缺点： 他速度或爆发力并不特别出色，有些卡在位置之间。他在大学层面依赖时机和技巧，这可能无法在面对更优秀的运动员时无缝衔接。过去几年他多次受伤，由于脚部韧带撕裂，错过了大部分选秀前的准备过程，这将使他缺阵数月。
总结： 拉欣度过了一个出色的赛季，他凭借比赛感觉、终结手感和防守端的成熟度，几乎无所不能。他作为空间型球员的进步值得关注。他跳投的样本量不足意味着他需要保持健康，并证明他比赛的这一部分是真实的，才能在NBA中获得有意义的角色。– 吉沃尼
乔纳森·吉沃尼 (Jonathan Givony) 是NBA选秀专家，也是DraftExpress.com的创始人兼联合所有人，这是一家被NBA、NCAA和国际球队使用的私人球探和分析服务公司。
杰里米·伍 (Jeremy Woo) 是一名NBA分析师，专注于新秀评估和选秀。他曾是《体育画报》的特约撰稿人和选秀内幕记者。
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Round 2 NBA mock draft - Best available players, predictions
The second round of the 2025 NBA draft began Thursday with the Minnesota Timberwolves trading the first pick (No. 31) to the Phoenix Suns for No. 36 and two future second-round picks.
Day 1 featured Duke phenom Cooper Flagg to the Dallas Mavericks at the top of the board, the New Orleans Pelicans trading up to No. 13 to take Maryland center Derik Queen, along with several interesting picks and trades throughout.
What’s in store for Day 2? Let’s talk through the biggest questions heading into Round 2 and project pick Nos. 31 through 59 with an updated mock draft.
Who are the best players still available? First-round-caliber prospects such as Rasheer Fleming, Maxime Raynaud and Noah Penda could go early Thursday. Which team is set up to have an intriguing Round 2? And which under-the-radar prospects could turn into steals?
ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo are here to help you navigate Round 2. The mock draft writeups below are from prospects’ scouting reports.
Last updated: Thursday at 10:13 p.m., with news of trades during the second round
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Which is the most interesting team drafting on Thursday?
Givony: The Hornets, with pick Nos. 33 and 34, will surely be a hotspot for trade talks throughout the day after adding two first-round picks to their roster in Kon Knueppel and Liam McNeeley. Already sporting a fairly young roster, it’s not clear what Charlotte’s appetite will be for adding one or two more rookies. The team does have a clear void to fill inside the paint after trading Mark Williams to the Suns for the No. 29 pick and a 2029 first-rounder. There are a few intriguing 7-footers available in Maxime Raynaud and Ryan Kalkbrenner, along with toolsy forwards such as Rasheer Fleming and Adou Thiero.
Woo: The Timberwolves hold the power of choice at No. 31, not only having dibs on whichever player they want but also the ability to use it as a trade chip. I’m curious whether they grab a player such as Fleming or see more value in using the pick to potentially acquire value by other means.
Who’s an under-the-radar prospect you really like who’s likely to be picked Thursday?
Givony: Noah Penda was drawing looks from teams in the first round thanks to his strong defensive versatility, passing and overall feel for the game, but he couldn’t gain enough traction in the predraft process because of his streaky shooting.
He’ll likely be a popular target for playoff teams picking in the 30s, such as Minnesota, Boston or Philadelphia, that might prefer to stash a player in Europe to preserve roster flexibility. He will likely prefer to come to the U.S. immediately if he can find a team willing to roster him, however.
Woo: Jamir Watkins is on the older side at 23, but he has been a touch undervalued. He’s an excellent perimeter defender whom I think will make enough shots to stick on someone’s bench. He’d be a good target for a team trying to win next season somewhere in the 30s.
Looking at your Round 2 mock, what’s your favorite team and player fit you’ve projected?
Givony: Maxime Raynaud to the Celtics at No. 32 makes sense as an older, 7-foot prospect who can space the floor and potentially be ready to soak up minutes after the Celtics traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Hawks.
With Luke Kornet entering free agency and the Celtics navigating a financial tightrope, having a smaller salary slot with Raynaud would likely give the team much-needed flexibility heading into the offseason.
Woo: Rasheer Fleming to the Timberwolves at No. 31 would be a nice value play for Minnesota, which needs frontcourt reinforcements and might be able to slide him into bench minutes out of the gate.
He’s the type of big-bodied shooter who could firm up the Wolves’ depth regardless of what happens with Naz Reid’s free agency. The first pick of Round 2 is particularly valuable in this two-day draft era because of teams wanting to trade up, but it might make sense to simply take the best player available.
Round 2 mock draft
31. Phoenix Suns (from Minnesota via Utah)
Rasheer Fleming, F, Saint Joseph’s
Strengths: Fleming is a toolsy forward with impressive highlights who improved leaps and bounds over the past three years, developing into a highly efficient inside-out scorer to complement his massive 7-foot-5 wingspan, which gives him potential to grow into on defense.
Weaknesses: His feel for the game is a major question, as he does not process the game quickly on either end of the floor. He sometimes struggles to make basic passes and is highly prone to mistakes off the ball defensively.
The verdict: There’s a premium on length, shooting and potential defensive versatility in the NBA, and Fleming could bring all three to a team with the patience to develop his awareness and technique defensively while the game hopefully slows down for him offensively. He struggled badly late in the season, but his relative youth and trajectory at St. Joseph’s leaves room for optimism about his potential. – Givony
32. Orlando Magic (from Boston, Detroit and Brooklyn via Washington)
Maxime Raynaud, C, Stanford
Strengths: Raynaud was late to the game – he didn’t commit to the sport full-time until his senior year of high school – but blossomed over four seasons at Stanford into a skilled 7-footer who can space the floor and hold his own on the glass.
Weaknesses: The biggest questions regarding his game are on the defensive end, where he lacks some physicality and explosiveness, even though his motor appeared improved at the NBA draft combine.
The verdict: After competing in France alongside his good friend (and now San Antonio Spurs star) Victor Wembanyama in his youth, Raynaud has developed into a legitimate NBA talent. He might be a late bloomer, but he fits a coveted mold with his size and shooting ability, which gives him a quicker path to a role at the next level than some players who will be drafted before him. How he performs defensively will be something to watch early, as floor spacers like him can play an important role in the NBA. – Givony
33. Charlotte Hornets
Ryan Kalkbrenner, C, Creighton
Strengths: Kalkbrenner is an experienced center whose ability to operate out of pick-and-roll, execute offensively, protect the rim and hit occasional 3-pointers makes him a reliable backup option.
Weaknesses: His 7-foot-6 wingspan is an asset, but he is not overwhelmingly physical or explosive, posting underwhelming defensive rebounding numbers for much of his college career.
The verdict: One of the most efficient and valuable players in college basketball over the past several seasons, leading Division I in dunks by a wide margin, Kalkbrenner is a known player whose occasional flashes of floor-spacing potential added a valuable dimension to his game. He might have limitations, but his size, length and consistency will be appealing to a team seeking rookie-contract depth at the center position. – Givony
34. Charlotte Hornets (from San Antonio, Phoenix and Memphis via New Orleans)
Tyrese Proctor, G, Duke
Strengths: Proctor is a sweet-shooting guard who played multiple roles at the college level, showcasing his ability to function on and off the ball.
Weaknesses: With a thin frame that didn’t evolve much in college and average physical tools, he has long lacked a degree of assertiveness and physicality on both ends, especially in high-stakes moments.
The verdict: Proctor’s positional size, improvement as a spot-up shooter and flashes of ability creating out of pick-and-rolls across his three collegiate seasons are intriguing, but he never quite turned the corner as a point guard. He will have to add toughness to have a meaningful role off the ball at the NBA level. – Givony
35. Philadelphia 76ers
Noah Penda, F, France
Strengths: Penda is a strong-framed wing-forward with an excellent feel for the game, a 6-foot-11½ wingspan and defensive versatility who fills up the stat sheet with rebounds, assists, steals and blocks.
Weaknesses: He is stronger than he is vertically explosive and remains inconsistent from the perimeter, shoots the ball with unorthodox mechanics and converted less than 30% of his 3-pointers this season and throughout his career.
The verdict: Making the transition from Pro B to Pro A look easy, Penda had an excellent season for a playoff team in France, making plays defensively and using his frame and smarts to create for himself and others off the dribble. His shooting is a key swing skill, as he otherwise checks a lot of boxes as a two-way contributor. – Givony
36. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Brooklyn)
Jamir Watkins, SG/SF, Florida State, senior
Strengths: Watkins is a stout defender with an excellent frame and a 6-foot-11 wingspan who filled up the box score impressively at Florida State.
Weaknesses: The 23-year-old was productive as a secondary ball handler last season but has never been able to find consistency with his outside shot, hitting just 32.5% of his career 3-pointers at the college level.
The verdict: Few players helped themselves at the NBA combine as much as Watkins as he brought physicality and high-level intensity defensively while making plays all over the court. Turning 24 in early July, his NBA-ready frame and tools give him an immediate skill he can hang his hat on, but finding a way to score consistently in the half court will be essential to him sticking long term. – Givony
37. Detroit Pistons (from Dallas and San Antonio via Toronto)
Chaz Lanier, SG, Tennessee, super senior
Strengths: Lanier is a dangerous movement shooter with solid physical tools. He has proved himself as a prolific shotmaker in the SEC after he transferred from North Florida to Tennessee.
Weaknesses: He has questions to answer with his feel for the game, passing and defensive prowess after struggling to impact games when his outside shots weren’t falling.
The verdict: A true late bloomer who averaged 3.7 points per game over his first three collegiate seasons, Lanier turned a corner with his jumper as an upperclassman to complement his solid size, frame and 6-foot-9 wingspan. He is not much of a ball handler and will need to use his tools better defensively, but he has a clear niche to fill with the way he can space the floor and shoot off screens. – Givony
38. Indiana Pacers (from San Antonio)
Koby Brea, SG/SF, Kentucky, super senior
Strengths: Brea has been the best shooter in college basketball over the past two seasons, hitting 47% of his 3s and boasting solid physical tools.
Weaknesses: As effective as he is as a floor spacer, his negative wingspan, average defense and explosiveness limit his role-player potential.
The verdict: After making 50% of his 3s at Dayton in 2023-24, Brea backed up his performance with another excellent shooting season for Kentucky (2024-25). He’s a standout floor spacer and movement shooter in an era in which shooters in his mold are at a premium. What he can bring beyond his shooting will dictate how quickly he finds a role in the NBA. – Givony
39. Toronto Raptors (from Sacramento via Portland)
John Tonje, SF, Wisconsin, super senior
Strengths: Tonje is a solidly built wing with good size, length and aggressiveness, coming off a breakout season at Wisconsin in which he emerged as one of the best scorers in college basketball.
Weaknesses: He is not much of a passer and lacks great defensive tools, relying on a bully-ball style that might work better as a 24-year-old in college than against NBA opponents.
The verdict: Tonje had a tremendous season for the Badgers, getting to the line and making 39% of his 3-pointers with strong volume. His 41-point effort against Arizona on Nov. 15 was one of the more memorable single-game efforts of the season. His maturity could be an asset in the proper role, but he still has things to prove for NBA purposes, as the track record of older players in this mold is decidedly mixed historically. – Givony
40. New Orleans Pelicans (via Washington)
Micah Peavy, SG/SF, Georgetown, senior
Strengths: Peavy is a versatile wing with solid size who defends with high-level intensity and made notable strides in 3-point shooting as a fifth-year senior.
Weaknesses: Peavy has unorthodox mechanics on his jumper, hitting 32% from 3 and 61% from the free throw line for his college career, with lackluster efficiency inside the arc. While his motor translated in a variety of ways at the college level, he lacks great length for NBA purposes, with an even wingspan. He turns 24 on July 16.
The verdict: In the third stop of his college career, Peavy kept Georgetown afloat at times last season with his assertive, opportunistic scoring. He showed versatility in finding teammates and making more shots than expected from beyond the arc. His career struggles from the free throw line, at-times adventurous decision-making and age are concerns. Still, the dearth of players in his mold will give him opportunities to show his game translates to higher levels of competition – Givony
41. Phoenix Suns (from Golden State, Brooklyn and Indiana via Miami)
Bogoljub Markovic, PF/C, Mega Superbet (Adriatic)
Strengths: Markovic is a skilled big man who scored from all over the floor with impressive efficiency in his first season in the Adriatic League, winning the equivalent of rookie of the year.
Weaknesses: With a 6-foot-11 wingspan and a narrow frame, he struggles to consistently make his presence felt defensively and on the glass, often looking a step slow with his awareness on both ends.
The verdict: Markovic had a breakout year culminating in a strong showing at the Nike Hoop Summit. At his best, his ability to space the floor, push off the defensive glass and finish skillfully in the paint is intriguing, but he’ll need to make progress with his physicality, feel for the game and toughness to make use of those tools at the highest levels. – Givony
42. Sacramento Kings (from San Antonio via Chicago)
Rocco Zikarsky, C, Brisbane (Australia)
Strengths: Zikarsky is young (18) with massive size, a budding skill level and obvious potential defensively, thanks to his 9-foot-6½ standing reach.
Weaknesses: While his size is a significant asset in the paint, he does not move his feet particularly well in space or provide as much physicality as one might hope, often appearing a step behind the action because of a lack of awareness.
The verdict: Zikarsky didn’t have as productive a second season in the NBL as most scouts had hoped. Although he was a consistent factor on the offensive glass, he struggled to score efficiently, missing layups and free throws, which hindered some of the optimism surrounding his floor-stretching potential. His ability to affect shots with his exceptional length is appealing, but he is still evolving as a rim protector when he isn’t parked under the rim. Regardless, his size and youth make him an intriguing bet for a team that believes in its player development infrastructure, helping the game slow down for him while his frame continues to mature. – Givony
43. Washington Wizards (from Utah via Dallas)
Sion James, SF, Duke, super senior
Strengths: James played an essential role for Duke with his steady ballhandling, unselfishness, defensive versatility and opportunistic scoring. He added much-needed experience and toughness with his ripped frame.
Weaknesses: He has never been a very prolific scorer, lacking great length and dynamic shot creation, while having questions to answer about his shooting, given his crude mechanics and how judicious he was about letting shots fly from the perimeter.
The verdict: James played a similar role for the Blue Devils as he likely will at the next level, guarding multiple positions, staying active off the ball and doing the little things. He is not exceptionally long, but he fits a unique mold physically, which could be an asset for a team looking for a utility player, especially if he takes another step as a spot-up threat. – Givony
44. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Atlanta)
Javon Small, PG, West Virginia, senior
Strengths: Small is a tough, well-rounded guard who exhibited several strong role-playing qualities, carrying an undermanned West Virginia team with his defense and ability to create off the dribble.
Weaknesses: He has done what he can with his frame but does not possess great size, length or bulk by NBA standards.
The verdict: Small had a standout season in the Big 12, showcasing the burst to score in bunches and set up others on a roster that relied on him to do both. Successfully managing that responsibility while still providing energy on defense, he could be appealing for teams seeking guard depth. His ability to take another step as a shooter, finisher and decision-maker is a point of interest, as he is not quite big enough to rely solely on his defense. – Givony
45. Minnesota Timberwolves (trade with Lakers from Chicago via Sacramento)
Eric Dixon, PF, Villanova, super senior
Strengths: Dixon is a wide-bodied power forward who had a wildly productive season, leading the nation in scoring as a sixth-year senior. He’s making an obvious leap as a shooter.
Weaknesses: His 6-foot-11½ wingspan, average physical traits and inconsistent defensive impact are limiting factors.
The verdict: Scoring prolifically from the perimeter at 259 pounds this season, Dixon worked himself from a reluctant shooter into the most dynamic shooting big man in the country over the course of his college career. His ability to rediscover some of the physicality and toughness he demonstrated earlier in his career as a rebounder and defender in a more minor role would be highly beneficial in carving out a post in the NBA. – Givony
46. Boston Celtics (via Orlando)
Kam Jones, PG/SG, Marquette, senior
Strengths: Jones had a productive, efficient season orchestrating Marquette’s five-out spacing, making big shots and scoring prolifically en route to a first-team All-Big East campaign.
Weaknesses: He is not the most explosive guard and took a step back as a shooter in an expanded role this past season, having some questions to answer about his defense and ability to create efficiently in a more compact role.
The verdict: The senior answered the call on the ball this season, ranking among the best pick-and-roll creators in the country, after operating mainly off the ball a season ago. His decisiveness as a passer and scorer stood out, but his streaky shooting from beyond the arc and middling defensive impact give him some areas to work on as he looks to demonstrate that his game translates to higher levels of competition. – Givony
47. Milwaukee Bucks (from Washington via Detroit)
Alex Toohey, SF/PF, Sydney (Australia)
Strengths: Toohey is an intelligent, versatile forward whose maturity stood out in the NBL and at the NBA combine.
Weaknesses: Just an average athlete, he has made strides as a shooter. He will need to become more consistent from beyond the arc to carve out a role at the NBA level, though.
The verdict: Toohey checks some boxes with his feel for the game, consistent motor, length and anticipation on the defense. He has sharp basketball instincts, but he’ll need to become a more consistently aggressive and impactful offensive threat to use them in an NBA role – something he took a step in the right direction with this past year. – Givony
48. Memphis Grizzlies (from Washington and Brooklyn via Golden State)
Amari Williams, C, Kentucky, senior
Strengths: Williams is a center with an interesting combination of length (7-foot-6 wingspan), rebounding prowess, shot blocking and feel as a passer.
Weaknesses: Not much of a scorer outside of his ability to draw fouls thanks to his size, Williams doesn’t have any range on his jumper, never improved as a free throw shooter (career 63%) and doesn’t bring as much defensive versatility as scouts might hope he would. He struggled when forced to step outside the paint and cover ground and wasn’t always great playing with intensity or awareness.
The verdict: Williams might not be adept at making quick rotations as a rim protector or flipping his hips on the perimeter, but he has excellent physical tools and ranked among the best rebounders in the country in his lone season at Kentucky. Combine that with his ability as a trigger man in handoffs and his ability to play above the rim on the move and he is an interesting situational fit for some teams. – Givony
49. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Milwaukee)
Johni Broome, C, Auburn, super senior
Strengths: Broome is a physical and highly productive inside-outside threat with a good feel for the game. A finalist for the Wooden Award, he was the best player in college basketball for stretches last season.
Weaknesses: Lacking length and explosiveness, Broome got by on timing and tenacity in college but might be more of a situational fit in the NBA, especially if his unconventional shooting mechanics and career 30% 3-point percentage don’t translate.
The verdict: It is hard to understate just how effective Broome was this season. Minor injuries hampered him late, but his instincts as a scorer, passer and rebounder were apparent. His streaky shooting and limited defensive tools somewhat complicate his NBA fit, but he is among the most proven prospects in this draft. – Givony
50. LA Clippers (from New York Knicks, from OKC and Boston via Memphis)
Alijah Martin, SG, Florida, senior
Strengths: Martin is a strong, explosive wing whose shotmaking and defensive versatility played a key role in Florida’s championship run.
Weaknesses: While he has a 6-foot-7½ wingspan, Martin isn’t a great ball handler or passer for his size. He has been prone to streakiness from beyond the arc.
The verdict: Bouncy, physical and tough, Martin had some strong two-way efforts, especially when his shot was falling at a high rate. Playing bigger than his listed height defensively and making impressive plays in space, his physical tools were an asset at the college level, but he’ll have to become a more reliable shooter or effective playmaker to ease his transition to the NBA. – Givony
51. New York Knicks (from LA Clippers, Atlanta and Houston via Minnesota)
Adou Thiero, PF, Arkansas
Strengths: Thiero is perhaps the most explosive player in this draft, an event creator defensively who is a significant mismatch attacking in a straight line and the open court, drawing fouls in bunches and finishing in highlight-reel fashion.
Weaknesses: Somewhat stuck between forward positions, Thiero is a work in progress with his skill level, feel for the game and defensive engagement. He struggled to make shots consistently and missed most of the predraft process because of a lingering knee issue.
The verdict: Thiero showed significant progress as a junior but will have to make strides with his shooting and overall consistency to play a role at the NBA level. His defensive upside is apparent given his physical tools, and his trajectory over his three collegiate seasons makes him an interesting developmental swing. – Givony
52. Golden State Warriors (from Phoenix, Charlotte and Minnesota via Denver)
Vladislav Goldin, C, Michigan, super senior
Strengths: Goldin is a chiseled center with great size and length whose motor and productivity made him a key player in multiple NCAA tournament runs.
Weaknesses: Goldin moves well and can play above the rim with a head of steam, but he lacks quickness guarding in space and pursuing rebounds. His lack of perimeter skill limits his versatility, as he is not a great passer and doesn’t have much range on his jumper at this stage. At 24, he’s one of the oldest players in this class.
The verdict: Goldin was a force rolling to the rim and on the offensive glass, as his intensity and size at the rim can be imposing, even if he is not the most fluid or coordinated athlete. While he experimented with a jumper as a fifth-year senior, the center with a 7-foot-5 wingspan fits a more traditional mold on both ends, making his ability to anchor a defense and clean the glass consistently important at the next level. – Givony
53. Utah Jazz (from Lakers via LA Clippers)
Lachlan Olbrich, PF/C, Illawarra
Strengths: Olbrich is a throwback big man with a strong motor and feel for the game whose improvement this season helped the Illawarra Hawks to the NBL championship.
Weaknesses: Without the length to play center (6-foot-11 wingspan) and with a lack of floor-spacing ability for a power forward, he is somewhat stuck between positions on both ends and doesn’t possess great explosiveness to compensate.
The verdict: Olbrich returned to Australia after a productive freshman year in the Big West. He has come a long way since, showing excellent passing ability, strong interior skill, and the effort and physicality to get by defensively. His ability to figure out how to keep defenders honest from the perimeter will likely be crucial for his NBA chances, given his lack of physical defensive tools. – Givony
54. Indiana Pacers
Ryan Nembhard, PG, Gonzaga, senior
Strengths: Nembhard is a cerebral point guard who led Division I in assists and showed his playmaking vision vividly in the G League Elite Camp and NBA combine scrimmages.
Weaknesses: Standing at 6-foot in shoes, he lacks great size, strength, length and explosiveness, limiting him as a finisher inside the paint and defensively.
The verdict: Nembhard might be behind from a physical perspective, but he’s probably the most established floor general in this draft. His gaudy 3.9 assist-to-turnover ratio and the way he passes people open stood out constantly last season. His polish as a distributor alone should find him a niche to fill at the next level, but his ability to become more than an opportunistic shooter could help solidify his standing. – Givony
55. Chicago Bulls (via Lakers)
Dink Pate, SG/SF, Mexico City (G League)
Strengths: Pate, 19, is a swingman with intriguing physical tools and a strong high school pedigree who has upside to grow into long term.
Weaknesses: Pate is at an early stage of development with his shooting, defense, decision-making and all-around consistency, being miscast as a point guard earlier in his career and thrust into a difficult situation in the G League as the youngest player in that league for two consecutive years.
The verdict: Pate had a few productive games for the Mexico City Capitanes after fighting an uphill battle for the G League Ignite last season. He flashed ability to weave his way to the rim in transition, made some simple plays off the dribble and got hot from the perimeter at times, but he has plenty of things to clean up as he remains green in many ways. Even so, his youth and flash give him intrigue for teams that believe in their player development. – Givony
56. Golden State Warriors (from Memphis via Houston)
Kobe Sanders, SG/SF, Nevada, senior
Strengths: Sanders has excellent size for a guard who played on the ball as much as he did in his lone season at Nevada.
Weaknesses: He has a negative wingspan and is a player with average skills, which showed up mostly on defense and sometimes in his poor shot selection.
The verdict: Sanders had a terrific season as a grad transfer using his size and ability to play with pace to create off the dribble. He was one of the top midrange scorers in the country but will need to make strides with his decision-making and spot-up shooting to ease his transition to the NBA. At the next level, he’ll face another learning curve defensively if he doesn’t add more toughness and physicality to his game. – Givony
57. Boston Celtics (via Orlando via Boston)
Izan Almansa, PF/C, Perth (Australia)
Strengths: The Spanish big man is a capable finisher and offensive rebounder. He has solid instincts on both ends of the floor and just turned 20 years old, leaving some time to make meaningful strides. His skill potential and size have always created some intrigue for NBA teams.
Weaknesses: Almansa struggles to score outside the paint and stretch the defense, nor is he physically imposing for an NBA center. He’s not a rim protector by trade, either.
The verdict: The past few years have been something of a journey for Almansa, who played last season for Perth in the NBL after prior stints at G League Ignite and Overtime Elite. Viewed as a potential first-round talent this time two years ago, Almansa played an inconsistent role in Australia and now profiles as a second-round international stash option. His game will need refinement before he challenges for an NBA roster spot. – Jeremy Woo
58. Cleveland Cavaliers
Saliou Niang, SG/SF, Trento (Italy)
Strengths: Niang is a physically gifted wing on an impressive trajectory who emerged from obscurity and developed into an impactful player in the Italian League and EuroCup for Trento.
Weaknesses: His offensive profile is questionable, as he has little shooting range, hitting 11 3-pointers in 45 games while posting more turnovers than assists.
The verdict: Niang’s defensive versatility, rebounding and intensity enabled him to contribute against high-level competition as he found ways to contribute on both ends despite lacking significant offensive polish. He’ll likely have to find some type of shooting range to have any chance of playing a role in the NBA, but he has upside to tap into based on the improvement he has shown the past two years. – Givony
59. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix, Houston, via OKC)
Viktor Lakhin, C, Clemson, super senior
Strengths: Lakhin is a versatile big man and fifth-year senior who made real strides as a shooter to complement his interior skill level, as well as his passing and defensive timing.
Weaknesses: He is not particularly fast or explosive, being somewhat stuck between positions. He has relied on timing and craft at the college level, which might not translate seamlessly against better athletes. He has had several injuries over the past few years, missing most of the predraft process because of a ligament tear in his foot that will sideline him for several months.
The verdict: Lakhin had a terrific season, doing a little bit of everything with his feel for the game, finishing touch and maturity on the defensive end. His improvement as a floor spacer is notable. The lack of sample with his jumper means he’ll need to stay healthy and prove this part of his game is real to carve out a meaningful role in the NBA. – Givony
Jonathan Givony is an NBA draft expert and the founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private scouting and analytics service used by NBA, NCAA and international teams.
Jeremy Woo is an NBA analyst specializing in prospect evaluation and the draft. He was previously a staff writer and draft insider at Sports Illustrated.
By Jonathan Givony, Jeremy Woo | ESPN, via ESPN