2009 NBA Mock Draft Round Two 2.0

31. Sacramento Kings: DaJuan Summers, SF, Georgetown

After addressing their two most glaring holes at power forward and point guard, the Kings select Summers, who has great value. Summers is a player whose size may suit the pros better than it did in the college game. Considering how well he played for the Hoyas, he could be a very good player in the NBA.

NBA Comparison: Tim Thomas

32. Portland Trailblazers: Nick Calethes, PG, Florida

Calethes is a very interesting prospect as he learned the point guard role after Jai Lucas transferred to Texas last year. I have seen him play only a handful of times, but he's very efficient and has great athleticism. He takes the ball strong to the hoop and also plays well in transition. His size, 6′5″, doesn’t hurt either.

NBA Comparison: Rajon Rondo

33. Washington Wizards: Omri Casspi, SF, Maccabi Tel Aviv

I really believe that if Gilbert Arenas can stay healthy and Nick Young can step up to a bigger role next year, the Wizards are very close to a playoff berth. Depth in the front court can only help this projection, and Casspi gives it to Washington. He is reportedly a very efficient player who plays long and wide on defense. I have never seen him play and am simply going off of scouting reports.

NBA Comparison: Tayshaun Prince

34. Denver Nuggets: Jermaine Taylor, SG, Central Florida

The Nuggets do not have many needs, so they go with the best player left on the board. Going up against weaker talent, Taylor averaged 26.2 points per game last year and was even better at the recent Portsmouth Invitational.  He should fit in perfectly with the high-scoring Nuggets.

NBA Comparison: Jason Richardson

Tyler Hansbrough dominated at North Carolina, but will that translate to the NBA?

 

35. Memphis Grizzlies: Tyler Hansbrough, PF, North Carolina

Many have wondered how Hansbrough will do in the NBA. I am one of the few who believe he can make a big impact right away. Everyone knows his tenacity, toughness, and ability in college. I think it will transition. Memphis would be smart to take a flyer on him here.

NBA Comparison: Rasheed Wallace

36. Detroit Pistons: Toney Douglas, PG, Florida State

Much like Rodney Stuckey, Douglas is a combo guard who brings a lot to the table.  Despite Will Bynum’s surge toward the end of the year, Allen Iverson’s uncertainty leaves a lot of questions that Douglas will be able to answer. From what I saw of Douglas, he has the body of a point guard and the ability of a two guard.

NBA Comparison: Gilbert Arenas

37. San Antonio Spurs: Jeff Adrien, SF, Connecticut

Adrien is one of my favorite players in this draft. His toughness is unparalleled in this draft, and I am sure he will make it at the next level. Despite his height, Adrien has great leaping ability and great technique, which could make him a double-double machine in the pros.

NBA Comparison: David Lee

38. Portland Trailblazers: Sergio Llull, SG, Spain

Whoever Portland’s international scout is deserves a raise. They have hit on a ton of great international players. Llull, a combo guard, will add to that list. From what I have heard, he has the ability to play both guard positions and does a great job off the pick-and-roll.

NBA Comparison: Tony Parker

39. Detroit Pistons: Jonas Jerebko, SF, Spain

The Pistons are not going to have many roster spots open next year, so they take a flyer on Jerebko, whom they can have play overseas for a few years to develop his game. Again, I do not know international players very well, but he supposedly plays more like a power forward and could use some work offensively.

NBA Comparison: Kevin Durant

40. Charlotte Bobcats: Dante Cunningham, SF, Villanova

I got to see Cunningham play a lot last year and came away very impressed with the Big East’s Most Improved Player. His work in the post could use a bit of shaping up, but his ability to knock down 15-footers was probably better than most 6′8″ play