2012 NBA Draft: An Updated Cleveland Cavaliers Draft

With the departure of Ramon Sessions comes the arrival of Jason Kapono, Luke Walton and, most importantly, another first-round draft pick.

After releasing a mock draft to profile what the Cleveland Cavaliers could and should do with their first-round draft choices, it's important to update with the arrival of a second first rounder. Some picks have changed, some have seen reasoning grow stronger and others may even surprise you.

Here's a look at what the Cleveland Cavaliers could do come draft day.

First Round, Pick 8: Perry Jones III, Forward, Baylor Bears

Season Averages: 13.6 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 1.3 apg

Bradley Beal's 14 point and 11 rebound performance in Florida's 71-45 victory over Virginia has not gone unnoticed. It has actually drawn quite a bit of attention, so much so that he's being rumored as a Top 5 prospect.

With that being known, shooting guard hits the back burner and the "best player available" approach is taken.

Perry Jones III is a player who has the talent to go first overall. His performance, however, has been disappointing to scouts league-wide. Most feel he doesn't utilize his ability to dominate, thus becoming passive and relying too much on his teammates. The thing is, the talent is there.

PJ3 would be the perfect offensive complement to the defensive-minded Tristan Thompson. He'd also add size to a Cavaliers frontcourt that only has two players taller than 6'10".

Tack on his versatility to play the 3 and Perry Jones III becomes a dream pick for the Cavs.

First Round, Pick 24 (via Lakers): Austin Rivers, Guard, Duke Blue Devils

Season Averages: 15.5 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.0 spg

Originally, I had Rivers going to the Portland Trail Blazers. After Duke's first-round defeat, I have him falling drastically.

While Bradley Beal is the better player, to be able to draft Austin Rivers at this point in the draft would be a steal the Cavaliers couldn't pass up on. Considering most big boards have Rivers this low, it's more than possible.

Rivers has a killer instinct that he pairs with deep range, lightning-like quickness and an uncanny ability to drive the lane. He must become a less selfish player and improve his shot selection, but as far as talent goes, Rivers has a lot of it.

Second Round, Pick 32 (via Hornets): Festus Ezeli, Center, Vanderbilt Commodores

Season Averages: 9.9 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 2.0 bpg

Nothing has changed here.

Festus Ezeli is an elite defensive big man, has a growing offensive game and is the perfect complement to Anderson Varejao. As he displayed against Harvard in Vanderbilt's second-round victory, going off for 11 rebounds and four blocks, he's also dominant on the glass.

Unless a new center breaks out or Ezeli's stock rises, this is the pick.

Second Round, Pick 38: Deshaun Thomas, Forward, Ohio State Buckeyes

Season Averages: 15.8 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 53% FG

After a 31 point, 12 rebound and two block performance in Ohio State's second-round victory over Loyola (Md.), it's clear that Thomas has talent. It's also clear that he's slowly moving up some draft boards.

Fortunately, he hasn't moved up enough to escape the Cavaliers' reach.

Thomas is a physical player, an in-state prospect and a versatile scorer. While he must improve in some areas, his skill set is already formed to an adequate level. A player who must improve his current skills is always more attractive than a player who must develop new ones.

While it's unclear if he'll declare or not, until he's made his decision, he must be evaluated as a prospect.