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11. Charlotte Hornets: Kevin Knox (Kentucky, SF/PF Freshman)

The Hornets lack upside at both forward positions, and though Knox won't compete for Rookie of the Year, the 18-year-old, 14.9-point scorer will be an enticing long-term play. He's in a slump, shooting just 11-of-32 over Kentucky's last three games. But performances like his 34-point effort against West Virginia, when he buried five threes and showcased his athleticism attacking the basket, fuel intrigue and optimism.

12. Utah Jazz: Chandler Hutchison (Boise State, SF, Senior)

The Jazz need forwards, and Hutchison continues to strengthen his case as a top-20 prospect. He hit a game-winner at New Mexico on Tuesday (23 points, 12 rebounds), and he's now up to 19.9 points per game, turning heads with his mix of size, athleticism, ball-handling (3.6 assists) and attacking. Signs of an improving jumper (1.4 three-pointers) will make it easier to reach and gamble on Hutchison's versatility.

13. Los Angeles Clippers (via Pistons): Collin Sexton (Alabama, PG, Freshman)

The Clippers may have found something in Tyrone Wallace, but with two lottery picks, they won't pass on Sexton. Their point guard depth chart is full of role players. Sexton would give them another scorer and extra toughness, even if he struggles to develop as a facilitator.

14. Los Angeles Clippers: Robert Williams (Texas A&M, C, Sophomore)

The Clippers held on to DeAndre Jordan, but it couldn't hurt to add insurance behind him. Jordan has a player option for next season, and the Clippers have already started retooling the roster. Williams, who's blocking 3.8 shots per 40 minutes (again) and shooting 64.3 percent, has drawn comparisons to Jordan in the past due to his defensive tools and athleticism.

15. Philadelphia 76ers: Lonnie Walker IV (Miami, SG, Freshman)

Averaging 18.0 points over Miami's last eight games, Walker is finding his scoring rhythm. He's starting to take advantage of the opportunity created from Bruce Brown Jr.'s injury. Long and explosive, Walker has a promising 2-guard foundation from which to build between his tools, athleticism and jump shot. He could replace JJ Redick if the veteran departs in free agency.

16. Phoenix Suns (via Heat): Dzanan Musa (Bosnia & Herzegovina, SG/SF, 1999)

The Suns could look to draft-and-stash with their second first-round pick, and Musa has emerged as the clear-cut No. 2 international behind Doncic. He's been hot and cold, but at 18 years old, he's a top-15 scorer in the Adriatic League.

17. Chicago Bulls: Troy Brown (Oregon, SG/SF, Freshman)

The Bulls can add another wing in Brown, who's interchangeable at the 2 and 3 with 6'7" size, playmaking skills (.968 points per possession as a pick-and-roll ball-handler) and familiarity working off the ball (30.5 percent of offense out of spot-ups). He needs to improve his shooting, but he's still making a three-pointer per game, and he's shown he can defend multiple positions.

18. Portland Trail Blazers: Keita Bates-Diop (Ohio State, SF/PF, Junior)

Breakout star Bates-Diop hasn't slowed down, having just gone for 35 points and 13 rebounds against Illinois on Sunday. He's developed into a complete three-level scorer, knocking down 1.8 threes per game and torching defenses from the mid-range and elbows. He's a late-bloomer at 21 years old, but Bates-Diop's tools and production could be too enticing for Portland to pass up.

19. Denver Nuggets: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Kentucky, PG, Freshman)

The Nuggets could add another Kentucky guard to pair with Jamal Murray. Gilgeous-Alexander lacks Murray's shake and scoring punch, but Denver will value his two-way playmaking, specifically the ability to facilitate and force turnovers (1.7 steals) on defense.

20. Indiana Pacers: Anfernee Simons (IMG, PG/SG, 1999)

Simons is a wild card, as he's still in high school, contemplating whether to attend college. But he's also draft-eligible (post-grad) and is interested in testing the waters. Quick and athletic with takeover scoring ability and a jumper, Simons' upside could be worth chasing, even if he'll need to spend next year in the G League working on his floor game and point guard skills. Multiple NBA teams were in attendance (as was Bleacher Report) to watch him go off for 29 points at the Hoophall Classic in January. According to ESPN's Mike Schmitz, the Pacers just saw him drop 36 points last week in Sarasota, Florida.