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41. Charlotte Hornets: Thomas Bryant (Indiana, PF/C, Sophomore)

Bryant's tools have always drawn attention dating back to high school. Flashes of improved skill, particularly shooting, have started to make an eventual transition to the pros more believable.

42. Utah Jazz (via Pistons): Frank Mason (Kansas, PG, Senior)

Age is the biggest factor working against Mason, one of the most productive players in the country during the 2016-17 season. He plays mostly below the rim, but the Jazz will bank on him compensating with a high skill level and toughness.

43. Houston Rockets (via Nuggets): Dwayne Bacon (Florida State, SG/SF, Sophomore)

Bacon could rise during workouts, where his athleticism and shot-making will show, while his decision-making and defense won't. He'll try to become a Tim Hardaway Jr.-like scoring specialist.

44. New York Knicks (via Bulls): Luke Kornet (Vanderbilt, C, Senior)

Kornet worked out for the Knicks and had dinner with executive Clarence Gaines, which is somewhat unusual for a second-rounder. There is clearly interest in Kornet's rare mix of shooting and shot-blocking. The question is, will the Knicks use their first second-rounder on him or wait until later?

45. Houston Rockets (via Blazers): Alec Peters (Valparaiso, PF, Senior)

Houston would be a suitable fit for Peters, who's likely to thrive with pace and space. He's not quick, explosive or strong, but his shot-making skills will give him a chance in the league.

46. Philadelphia 76ers (via Heat): Tyler Dorsey (Oregon, SG, Sophomore)

Dorsey's NCAA tournament run and NBA combine performance could have lifted him from off the radar into the mid-second-round mix. He'll try to make a roster by scoring and shooting.

47. Indiana Pacers: Edmond Sumner (Xavier, PG, Sophomore)

With 6'5" size and explosiveness, Sumner is worth a pick, assuming his torn ACL is expected to fully recover. The key to his future is developing a passable shooting stroke, as he hit only 28.5 percent of his threes at Xavier.

48. Milwaukee Bucks: PJ Dozier (South Carolina, SG, Sophomore)

Dozier could have benefited from staying in school without any speciality strength. The Bucks could consider him in the second round and hope his shooting and playmaking catch up to his impressive tools and athleticism.

49. Denver Nuggets (via Grizzlies): Jaron Blossomgame (Clemson, SF/PF, Senior)

Blossomgame's explosiveness, versatility and production make the risk over his shooting worth it this late.

50. Philadelphia 76ers (via Hawks): Sindarius Thornwell (South Carolina, SG, Senior)

Thornwell turned heads in the NCAA tournament, but he didn't look the part against mostly second-rounders at the combine. This late, the Sixers bet on his toughness, driving and defense.