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50. Ashton Hagans (Kentucky, PG, Sophomore)

Coming off a 15-point, nine-assist, nine-rebound game against Alabama, Hagans is on the rise. Scouts have always questioned whether he offers enough offensively. But he's turned the corner as a playmaker while maintaining his reputation as a pesky on-ball defender (2.2 steals per game).

49. Corey Kispert (Gonzaga, SF, Junior)

Kispert's shooting, ball skills and efficient play will give him a chance to stick without any standout athletic ability. He's converting 59.7 percent of his twos and 42.2 percent of his threes while generating 25 points on 24 pick-and-roll ball-handling possessions (92nd percentile).

48. Desmond Bane (TCU, SG, Senior)

On track to finish above 42 percent from three for the third consecutive year, Bane also improved his playmaking (3.4 assists per game) and defense (1.6 steals per game) this season. Athletic question marks remain, but between his consistency, shooting range and more complete play as a senior, Bane has become worth a second-round look.

47. Saben Lee (Vanderbilt, PG/SG, Junior)

Lee's shooting has been a question mark, but it's improved (1.3 three-pointers per game, 35.2 percent), and he's still averaging 15.7 points and 5.1 assists per game. He'll have more of a green light to take over with Aaron Nesmith lost for the season to a stress fracture in his foot. Lee is exceptionally quick and advanced around the basket (67.6 percent).

46. Derrick Alston Jr. (Boise State, SG/SF, Junior)

This is the second consecutive year Alston has made a big jump. Averaging 19.7 points and 3.1 assists per game, he works as a 6'9" ball-handler who gets incredible extension on his drives, passes off the dribble and makes 2.2 threes per game. An obvious lack of strength and explosiveness raise questions about whether he can execute against NBA wings.

45. Zeke Nnaji (Arizona, C, Freshman)

Off our board to start the year, Nnaji quickly found a spot, and he's kept one on the first-round fence with consistent, efficient production (16.5 points, 8.5 rebounds per game, 66.2 percent FG). There isn't anything flashy about his skill set or athleticism, but for a 6'11" big, he possesses good scoring instincts inside, a live motor on the offensive glass and promising mid-range touch (79.8 percent FT).

44. Grant Riller (Charleston, PG, Senior)

Riller's physical limitations and shooting have worked against his draft case over the years. But this season, he's improved his pull-up game (43.4 percent) while ranking in the 89th percentile or better out of pick-and-rolls, isolation and spot-ups.

43. D.J. Carton (Ohio State, PG, Freshman)

The 2021 draft may be more appropriate for Carton, who's just starting to draw attention for his crafty ball skills and 39.2 percent three-point shot. He'll have a better chance to build a case for scouts when he averages more than 7.5 shots and 2.9 assists per game.

42. Tyrell Terry (Stanford, PG/SG, Freshman)

Terry's obvious skill level, production (15.3 points, 3.5 assists per game) and efficiency have enticed me to start looking past his 6'2", 160-pound frame and limited athletic ability. He's shooting 67.7 percent at the rim, 41.6 percent from three and 89.7 percent from the free-throw line, flashing a sharp package of ball-handling, shot-making, passing and finishing.

41. Cassius Winston (Michigan State, PG, Senior)

The NBA success of three- to four-year college guards like Devonte' Graham, Fred VanVleet, Jalen Brunson and Aaron Holiday can't hurt the perception of Winston as a pro prospect. He'd been playing his best ball before Sunday's disaster against Purdue, having averaged 24.4 points and 6.8 assists on 50.0 percent shooting from three over Michigan State's previous five games. His athletic limitations are obvious and concerning, but at some point, it's worth betting on Winston's skill level, intangibles and production in a backup role.