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21. Houston Rockets: Vernon Carey Jr. (Duke, C, Freshman)

Averaging 18.6 points and 9.3 rebounds on 61.0 percent shooting, Carey is having his way with teams inside, where he uses his strength, quickness and post game. He looks more mobile than his 270-pound listing suggests. Carey is still more of an old-school, back-to-the-basket big, but occasional flashes of face-up moves and touch (plus 2.2 blocks per game) have been encouraging.

22. Milwaukee Bucks (via Pacers): Precious Achiuwa (Memphis, PF, Freshman)

With Wiseman done at Memphis, Achiuwa will carry the load, which should lead to more production but also exposure to his lack of skill and polish. He's still a first-round talent with 6'9", 225-pound size, good for finishing, attacking and switching defensively.

23. Brooklyn Nets (via Sixers): Saddiq Bey (Villanova, Sophomore, SF/PF)

Bey has stood out since arriving at Villanova for his toned, 6'8", 216-pound frame. This year, he's turned a corner in his skill development, now averaging 15.5 points with a 63.3 true shooting percentage. Bey isn't the smoothest one-on-one scorer, but he's become a solid ball-handler, smart passer and 41.5 percent three-point shooter who defends bigs, wings and guards.

24. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Nuggets): Isaiah Stewart (Washington, C, Freshman)

Teams looking to beef up their front line could favor Stewart, who uses post-ups and putbacks for 67.1 percent of his offense. Lacking shooting range and switchability limited his perceived upside, but his 250-pound frame and motor should still translate to interior scoring and second-chance points.

25. Los Angeles Clippers: Tre Jones (Duke, PG, Sophomore)

Jones' identity is built around passing IQ, defense and toughness, though it's his improved scoring that should solidify first-round interest. Scouts' eyes will be locked onto his jump shot and shooting during conference play and workouts.

26. Toronto Raptors: Robert Woodard II (Mississippi State, SF, Sophomore)

Woodard's athleticism, toughness and shooting should eventually lead to a draft-stock spike. Though not a creator, role-player potential lights up on his off-ball finishing, defensive tools and three-ball (13-of-24).

27. Miami Heat: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (Villanova, PF, Freshman)

Despite lacking athleticism and speed, Robinson-Earl is building a case with his skill level and basketball IQ. His game screams role player—a 6'9" forward with soft hands around the basket, rebounding instincts and touch to pick-and-pop or catch and shoot.

28. Boston Celtics: Zeke Nnaji (Arizona, C, Freshman)

Teams figure to view Nnaji as a low-ceiling, high-floor big, good for finishing, post scoring, energy and adequate defense. He'd become more enticing by showing off more of a jumper, though his 80.6 percent free-throw mark is encouraging.

29. Los Angeles Lakers: Joel Ayayi (Gonzaga, PG, Sophomore)

Ayayi has developed into a key piece for Gonzaga with his shooting and two-way playmaking. He ranks in the 88th percentile out of spot-ups and the 72nd percentile as a pick-and-roll ball-handler. Ayayi lacks exciting athleticism, but for a 6'5" combo, his skill versatility continues to pop each game.

30. Boston Celtics (via Bucks): Patrick Williams (Florida State, SF/PF, Freshman)

Williams figures to make more draft noise during the combine and workouts, as his skill level remains behind his tools and mobility. He's bound to entice certain teams to gamble on his chiseled 6'8", 225-pound frame for defense, athleticism for finishing and shooting potential.

Stats courtesy of ESPN, Sports Reference, Synergy Sports.

