11. New Jersey Nets: Tyreke Evens, SG, Memphis: Evans could give Devin Harris a solid young back-court mate for years in New Jersey, and they need the offense.
Although he may not last this far.12. Charlotte Bobcates: Terrence Williams, G/F, Louisville: A lot of people things Williams could end up being one of the best in this draft down the line, so he'd be a steal at 12 and could fit nicely in Charlotte in the back-court with Felton. Amazing strength for his size and position.
13. Indiana Pacers: Jonny Flynn, PG, Syracuse: Flynn is projected to be a top-10 pick, and likely won't last this long, but could come in and give the Pacers their point guard of the future. Could be the most polished all-around point guard in the draft, just doesn't have typical NBA size.
14. Phoenix Suns: Tyler Hansbrough, PF, North Carolina: Hansbrough fits the Suns mold perfectly, as he's a bright offensive talent with defensive deficiencies. Could fit nicely in Phoenix's run-and-go offense, as he's very good on the perimeter.
15. Detroit Pistons: DuJuan Blair, PF, Pittsburgh: Blair could come in and provide Detroit that physical power forward presence that Jason Maxiel has yet to develop into. A little undersized heighth wise, but extremely stong.
16. Chicago Bulls: Earl Clark, SF, Louisville: The versatile and athletic Clark can play either 3 or 4 and immediately make in impact in the Bulls front-line rotation.
17. Philadelphia 76ers: Austin Daye, PF, Gonzaga: Daye is a big time defender and could help
Elton Brand and Sam Dalembert inside. He's got 3-point range as well, a lot like former-Warrior, Troy Murphy.18. Minnesota T-Wolves: Jeff Teague, G, Wake Forest: Teague has been compared to Monta Ellis by some scouts and he could end up being a tremendous offensive player in this league, with Kevin Love and Al Jefferson up front, the T-Wolves need to bulk up their back-court too.
19. Atlanta Hawks: Ty Lawson, PG, North Carolina: Lawson could give the Hawks a true point guard who could learn behind Bibby, and eventually take over for him.
20. Utah Jazz: James Johnson, F, Wake Forest: Johnson could develop into a nice power forward with an all-around game for Utah in a year or two, after they deal Carlos Boozer.
21. New Orleans Hornets: BJ Mullens, C, Ohio State: It's highly doubtful he'll last this long, but Mullens would make perfect sense for the Hornets, as they look for a their center of the future.
22. Dallas Mavericks: Eric Maynor, PG, VCU: Maynor his a big time scoring point guard, but also can set-up his teammates. Could give the Mavericks their ball-handler in the post Jason Kidd era which could start after next year.
23. Sacramento Kings: Sam Young, SF, Pittsburgh: Young is a scoring wing player, who could eventually take over a thin small forward position in Sac-town.
24. Portland Trail Blazers: Darren Collison, PG, UCLA: Not a star, but a solid player, Collison should be a good potential point guard to take over for Steve Blake after 2009.
25. OKC Thunder: Marcus Thornton, SF, LSU: Thornton is a scorer, averaging 20.5 points in his
2 seasons at LSU, and should translate into an above average scorer in the NBA.26. Chicago Bulls: Chase Budinger, SF, Arizona: The athletic Budinger averaged 18.8 points per game as a Jr. for Arizona and could be a Brent Barry-type wing in the NBA.
27. Memphis Grizzlies: Omar Casspi, F, Israel: The Grizzlies may take a shot on this international sensation. Casspi hasn't don't a whole lot yet, but has the potential to be a contributor in due time.
28. Minnesota T-Wolves: Nick Calathes, PG, Florida: At 6'5", Callathes would give the T-Wolves a nice counterpart to the undersized Randy Foye at the point.
29. Los Angeles Lakers: Wayne Ellington, PG, North Carolina: The Lakers could find their next point guard in Ellington, who's got a knack for shooting the ball.
30. Cleveland Cavaliers: DaJuan Summers, F, Georgetown: Summers would give the Cavs another athletic forward, who they could play along side LaBron at the 4.
Note: Check in after the Warriors selection on Thursday for a full breakdown and analysis on the newest Golden State Warrior!





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