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

Knox would give Charlotte needed scoring from both forward positions. He finished his freshman year averaging 15.6 points, showing the ability to make shots working off the ball as a spot-up option and shooter off screens. Knox needs to improve his shot-creating and defense, but for an 18-year-old, his tools (6'9", 215 lbs), production and skill set create too strong of a case at No. 11.

12. Los Angeles Clippers (via Pistons): Miles Bridges (Michigan State, SF/PF, Sophomore)

Scouts saw the best and worst of Bridges in the NCAA tournament, when he followed a 29-point game against Bucknell with a 4-of-18 effort in a loss to Syracuse. Overall, his numbers from one year to the next were relatively similar, but he showed some improvement to his pull-up game and ball-screen offense.

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

Instead of breaking the bank for DeAndre Jordan, the Clippers could draft Williams and look to groom him as their next defensive anchor. He looked more engaged during the NCAA tournament when he averaged 11.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocks on a combined 15-of-20 through three games. Williams doesn't possess any ball skills or realistic shooting potential, but with tremendous tools and athleticism, he can give L.A. easy baskets and rim protection.

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

Gilgeous-Alexander had a strong run in March before finishing 2-of-10 in Kentucky's loss to Kansas State in the NCAA tournament. He lacks the jets of a typical starting NBA point guard, and it showed in his final game. He still did enough to warrant consideration from the Nuggets. At 6'6", Gilgeous-Alexander has terrific size and length, which he uses to pass over defenses and guard multiple positions. And he averaged 14.4 points and 5.1 assists on 48.5 percent shooting by compensating for limited athleticism with crafty footwork, ball skills and finishing instincts.

15. Phoenix Suns (via Heat): Anfernee Simons (USA, SG, 1999)

A fifth-year high school star eligible for the draft, Simons has already hired an agent, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, and begun to use intrigue and mystery to his advantage. He just pulled out of the Jordan Brand Classic and Nike Hoop Summit, per ESPN's Jonathan Givony. Without any surefire NBA starters on the board outside the lottery, the Suns could be enticed to gamble on upside. And Simons has it with explosive athleticism and takeover scoring ability.

16. Phoenix Suns (via Bucks): Mitchell Robinson (USA, C, 1998)

With three first-rounders including the No. 1 overall pick, the Suns can afford to take a risk here on Robinson, who's loaded with athleticism but hasn't proven much in terms of skill or feel after skipping college and sitting out the season.

17. Washington Wizards: Lonnie Walker IV (Miami, SG, Freshman)

Walker only shot 41.5 percent, but he'll benefit from promising eye-test results that reveal an NBA physical profile and believable shooting stroke. The Wizards will overlook the stats for his tools, athleticism, three-point shot-making and potential to improve off the dribble.

18. Chicago Bulls (via Pelicans): Keita Bates-Diop (Ohio State, SF/PF, Junior)

Bates-Diop combined for 52 points between Ohio State's two NCAA tournament games, capping off a breakout year that's put him on first-round radars. The idea of Bates-Diop is certainly attractive—a long, 235-pound combo forward with three-point range (1.9 3PTM), post skills and face-up scoring ability. He'll have to prove he can execute without the exciting athleticism and show that his strong defensive tools actually translate to strong defense. That hasn't always been the case.

19. Atlanta Hawks (via Timberwolves): Dzanan Musa (Bosnia and Herzegovina, SG/SF, 1999)

Wit three first-round picks, the Hawks jump out as a candidate to draft-and-stash Musa, widely considered the next-best international option behind Doncic. Musa was slumping before erupting for 33 points last Tuesday. It wasn't the first time he's shown the ability to take over a game. Musa isn't a flashy athlete, but he's one of the most productive young players overseas, and with NBA size for a wing, unique ball skills and obvious scoring instincts, he'll draw first-round looks.

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

Hutchison finished his career at Boise State with 39 points and 14 rebounds in a losing effort. He took his scoring (20.0 points per game) to another level this season, though questions remain over his three-point numbers (35.9 percent on 4.1 attempts) for a senior and jump-shot form. An athletic, 6'7" slasher, Hutchison's swing skill will be shooting.