By: David Kay
Now that the NBA trade deadline has passed, we have a better idea of what rosters will look like this off-season and what team needs will be. Therefore, this is the first time my 2010 Mock Draft takes team needs into account. Click on the players name for a full scouting report. Click here for my 2011 NBA Mock Draft.
31. New Jersey- Jerome Jordan, C, Tulsa, 7-0, Sr.
Jordan has steadily improved his post game on the offensive end could serve as a back-up to Brook Lopez.
32. Minnesota- Miroslav Raduljica, C, Serbia, 7-0, 1988
With their fourth pick of the draft, taking someone to store overseas seems like the best option.
33. Golden State- Manny Harris, G, Michigan, 6-5, Jr.
Harris is a combo guard who handles the ball well and can score in a variety of ways. He would be a good fit in Nellie Ball.
Click here for a profile/interview of Harris
34. Sacramento- Scottie Reynolds, PG, Villanova, 6-1, Sr.
This actually might be my favorite pick of the draft. A sharp-shooter with incredible basketball IQ to run alongside Tyreke Evans? Seems like a great fit.
35. Indiana- Greivis Vasquez, G, Maryland, 6-6, Sr.
A combo guard who can handle the ball, but also plays well without it, Vazquez would add some depth in the Pacers’ backcourt.
36. Detroit- Dexter Pittman, C, Texas, 6-10, Sr.
Another big body who lives in the paint add some much needed strength inside.
37. New York- Da’Sean Butler, G/F, West Virginia, 6-7, Sr.
A perimeter-based scorer, Butler lacks the explosiveness and athleticism to be a first round pick but could develop be an effective scorer off the bench.
38. Washington- Marquis Gilstrap, SF, Iowa State, 6-6, Sr.
An athletic wing player whose offensive game is well-rounded with the ability to attack the basket, stroke it from the outside, and his tremendous strength makes him effective on the boards.
39. Milwaukee (from PHI)- Trevor Booker, PF, Clemson, 6-7, Sr.
Despite lacking the ideal size, Booker makes up for his shortcomings with his physicality and non-stop work ethic, two things the Bucks could use up-front.
40. Denver (from LAC)-Luke Harangody, PF, Notre Dame, 6-8, Sr.
The Nuggets could use some depth up-front and Harangody is an unbelievably hard worker with a nice inside/outside game.
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41. Milwaukee- Alexy Shved, G, Russia, 6-5, 1989
A combo guard, Shved is a natural talent who still has a ways to go in his development before he is ready to play in the association.
42. L.A. Lakers (from MEM)- Jerome Dyson, G, 6-3, UConn, Sr.
Dyson excels in transition and off the bounce, and may have to become more of a point guard at the NBA level.
43. New Orleans- Magnum Rolle, PF, Louisiana Tech, 6-11, Sr.
The LSU transfer is an athletic big man who needs to become more physical and the Hornets could use some depth up-front.
44. Minnesota (from HOU)- Nemanja Bjelica, F, Serbia, 6-10, 1988
A typical Euro-type prospect, Bjelica has nice handles and range on his jumper, but needs to add muscle. The T-Wolves could keep him overseas and see how he develops.
45. Charlotte- Matt Bouldin, G, Gonzaga, 6-4, Sr.
A great shooter from the outside with a tremendous basketball IQ, Bouldin would add some depth at the guard spot in case Raymond Felton is not re-signed.
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46. Minnesota (from MIA)- Pablo Aquilar, F, Spain, 6-10, 1989
T-Wolves’ sixth pick of the draft so mind as well go Euro again.
47. Chicago- Wayne Chism, PF, Tennessee, 6-9, Sr.
The Bulls could use a power forward who can stretch defenses with his outside shot.
48. Toronto- Renardo Sidney, PF, Mississippi State, 6-10, Fr.
His eligibility is still not resolved which could hurry along his jump to the NBA.
49. Dallas (from POR)- Paulo Prestes, C, Spain, 6-11, 1988
The Mavs could use an insurance policy inside with Erick Dampier and Brendan Haywood both eligible for free agency.
50. San Antonio- Lazar Hayward, G/F, Marquette, 6-6, Sr.
Hayward’s combination of experience, strength, and outside shooting seem like a good fit in San Antonio.
51. Charlotte (from PHX)- Trevon Hughes, PG, Wisconsin, 6-1, Sr.
An experienced floor leader in case Felton leaves via free agency.
click here for an exclusive interview/ feature profile of Hughes
52. Oklahoma City- Vladamir Dasic, SF, Montenegro, 6-10, 1988
An athletic Euro prospect who the Thunder can stash overseas.
53. Indiana (from DAL)- Aubrey Coleman, SG, Houston, 6-4, Sr.
One of the leading scorers in the nation, Coleman is a physical guard who thrives when attacking the basket.
54. Atlanta- Jon Scheyer, G, Duke, 6-5, Sr.
An experienced, intelligent sharp-shooter to possibly help fill the void by free agent-to-be Joe Johnson.
55. Utah- Landon Milbourne, SF, Maryland, 6-7, Sr.
The Jazz could use some depth on the wing and Milbourne has put together a very nice senior season.
56. Toronto (from DEN)- Dwayne Collins, PF, Miami (Fl), 6-8, Sr.
More insurance should the Raptors lose Chris Bosh this summer.
57. Boston- Mac Koshwal, PF, DePaul, 6-10, Jr.
KG and ‘Sheed are not getting any younger, or better for that matter.
58. Orlando- DeShawn Sims, F, Michigan, 6-8, Sr.
The Wolverine has a solid frame and nice inside/outside game.
Click here for an exclusive interview/profile of Sims.
59. L.A. Lakers- Michael Washington, PF, Arkansas, 6-9, Sr.
Washington is a physical force down low and the Lakers could use a bruiser like him off the bench.
60. Minnesota (from PHX via CLE)- Ludovic Vaty, PF, France, 6-9, 1988
Their seventh pick of the draft, Vaty has a nice combination of strength and athleticism, but is still developing as an offensive talent.
Click here for my Mock First Round.