2012 NBA Mock Draft: How the Chips Will Fall After Anthony Davis Goes No. 1

We all know that Anthony Davis is going to go at No. 1 in the 2012 NBA Draft, barring some tragic setback in between now and draft day, but where will the rest of the players fall? 

From the obvious first pick of the draft to the impossible-to-pick Mr. Irrelevant, this mock draft contains all 60 picks, carefully selected to reflect talent, upside and team needs. 

Whether you want to see whom your team could/will/should take or where your favorite collegiate player will go, you've come to the right place. 

Before you read on, make sure you check out my complete guide for each team for more information on the team needs and potential course of action. 

Enjoy!

Note: Since publication, Mason Plumlee and Quincy Miller have announced that they will return to Duke and Baylor, respectively. 

1. Charlotte Bobcats: Anthony Davis

School: Kentucky

Position: Power Forward-Center

Year: Freshman

Vitals: 6'10", 220 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 14.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 0.9 assists

Is there any doubt that Anthony Davis is going at No. 1?

Let's not waste time and just move on here. 

2. Washington Wizards: Thomas Robinson

School: Kansas

Position: Power Forward

Year: Junior

Vitals: 6'10", 237 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 17.9 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists

A physical specimen at the power-forward position, Thomas Robinson fulfills the Washington Wizards' biggest need. 

Pairing him up with Nene Hilario in the frontcourt would help make John Wall's job a lot easier. 

3. New Orleans Hornets: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

School: Kentucky

Position: Small Forward 

Year: Freshman

Vitals: 6'7", 232 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 11.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist only falls to No. 3 because the Washington Wizards just spent two first-round picks on small forwards last year, when they selected Jan Vesely and Chris Singleton. 

The New Orleans Hornets are an absolute mess right now and need help at every position. Therefore, it makes sense to take the player who could very well end up being the second-best player in the draft class. 

4. Sacramento Kings: Jared Sullinger

School: Ohio State

Position: Power Forward

Year: Sophomore

Vitals: 6'9", 265 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 17.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists

Jared Sullinger is a great scorer and rebounder, but he's still got a number of question marks. He struggled against long defenders, and his conditioning leaves quite a bit to be desired. 

However, on a guard-heavy roster with a future All-Star at center, Jared Sullinger is the obvious pick for the Sacramento Kings. 

5. Cleveland Cavaliers: Bradley Beal

School: Florida

Position: Shooting Guard

Year: Freshman

Vitals: 6'3", 207 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 14.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists

An incredibly athletic shooting guard who plays much bigger than his 6'3" frame would indicate, Bradley Beal would join Kyrie Irving in a Cleveland Cavaliers backcourt that would quickly become one of the best in the league. 

Beal is easily the best guard in this draft class, and his off-the-ball style of play should mesh perfectly with Irving's isolation and passing skills. 

6. Portland Trail Blazers (From New Jersey Nets): Andre Drummond

School: Connecticut

Position: Power Forward-Center

Year: Freshman

Vitals: 6'10", 270 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 10.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, 0.5 assists

Somebody has to take a risk and draft Andre Drummond at some point. 

The only positions that the Portland Trail Blazers need to shore up are point guard and center, but it's too early to look at Kendall Marshall or Damian Lillard here. That leaves center as the position to address. 

Drummond is extraordinarily raw, but his ceiling is, well, through the roof. When it comes to upside, Drummond might have more than anybody in the class with two eyebrows. 

7. Toronto Raptors: Harrison Barnes

School: North Carolina

Position: Small Forward

Year: Sophomore

Vitals: 6'8", 215 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists

Will Harrison Barnes ever become the star we used to think he'd become? Eh...it's too soon to tell. 

He's a tremendous scorer, but still needs to work on creating his own shots and passing the ball in general. Fortunately, pairing him up with Jose Calderon would create a dynamic that allows him to carry on with his high-scoring ways. 

8. Detroit Pistons: John Henson

School: North Carolina

Position: Power Forward-Center

Year: Junior

Vitals: 6'11", 220 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 13.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists

In a few years, who would want to mess with both John Henson and Greg Monroe? 

Monroe takes care of the offense down in the paint, while Henson would be able to swat away shots from anyone who dared to drive into the lane. 

The big man from North Carolina still has some developing to do on the offensive end of the court, but he made some major strides during his junior season and should continue to improve. 

9. Utah Jazz (From Golden State Warriors): Jeremy Lamb

School: Connecticut

Position: Shooting Guard-Small Forward

Year: Sophomore

Vitals: 6'5", 180 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 17.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists

The Utah Jazz may still want to give Alec Burks a longer opportunity to prove himself at shooting guard, but that shouldn't deter Kevin O'Connor from doing the right thing and drafting Jeremy Lamb. 

One of the better scoring threats in college basketball, Lamb would be well-served playing for a historically great organization with a surrounding cast that would be able to keep him motivated. 

10. New Orleans Hornets (From Minnesota Timberwolves): Perry Jones III

School: Baylor

Position: Power Forward

Year: Sophomore

Vitals: 6'11", 235 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 14.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists

After going with a fairly safe player in Michael Kidd-Gilchrist at No. 3, it's time for the New Orleans Hornets to take a risk and select Perry Jones III. 

At times, Jones looks like he could be the best player in the draft class. At others, he looks like he shouldn't be drafted at all. 

This pick is all about upside and giving the fans of the Hornets some reason for optimism. 

11. Portland Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard

School: Weber State

Position: Point Guard-Shooting Guard

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'3", 195 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 24.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists

After selecting Andre Drummond with their first pick of the 2012 NBA Draft and addressing their hole at center, the Portland Trail Blazers need to go with a floor general. 

The two options here are Damian Lillard and Kendall Marshall, two point guards with incredibly different styles. 

On a team without many elite offensive options, though—especially after the addition of Drummond and the necessity of playing a No. 3 pick—I'd rather see the Blazers roll with the guard who can do some scoring for himself. 

12. Milwaukee Bucks: Terrence Jones

School: Kentucky

Position: Small Forward-Power Forward

Year: Sophomore

Vitals: 6'9", 252 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 12.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists

Terrence Jones could wind up being a massive steal or a massive bust if he goes at No. 12. Even though there obviously is a middle ground, it really doesn't seem like it's possible for him to land in it. 

Jones developed a good deal as a sophomore for John Calipari (is that an oxymoron?) and no longer has to go left on offense. His defense also remained just as stingy as ever. 

As has always been the case, mentality is the biggest question for this forward.

13. Utah Jazz: Kendall Marshall

School: North Carolina

Position: Point Guard

Year: Sophomore

Vitals: 6'4", 195 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 9.7 assists

This pick is ridiculously simple. 

The Utah Jazz need a point guard here after taking Jeremy Lamb at No. 9, and with Damian Lillard off the board, Kendall Marshall is really the only option. 

14. Phoenix Suns: Quincy Miller

School: Baylor

Position: Small Forward

Year: Freshman

Vitals: 6'9", 210 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists

Quincy Miller has moments where he'll remind you of Kevin Durant, but then he'll settle back into his ways of firing up shots that don't make any sense at all. 

The freshman from Baylor is a long, lanky small forward with a fantastic shooting stroke. He just needs to work on the mental part of his basketball game more than anything else. 

15. Houston Rockets (From New York Knicks): Tyler Zeller

School: North Carolina

Position: Power Forward-Center

Year: Senior

Vitals: 7'0", 250 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 16.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists

I can't wrap my head around Tyler Zeller falling out of the lottery portion of the 2012 NBA Draft, but I also can't justify any of the early teams leaving the previously taken players on the board to draft him. 

Thanks to his diverse offensive game and solid skills on defense, I'm still convinced Zeller will outshine Harrison Barnes, John Henson and Kendall Marshall down the road. 

16. Philadelphia 76ers: Meyers Leonard

School: Illinois

Position: Center

Year: Sophomore

Vitals: 7'1", 245 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 13.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists

The Philadelphia 76ers may have taken Nikola Vucevic last year, but at this point in the draft, it's hard to pass up a seven-foooter with the upside that Meyers Leonard possesses. 

Leonard is still raw and developing both physically and skill-wise, but he's one hell of a talent who can already muscle around quite a few players in the paint. 

17. Denver Nuggets: Austin Rivers

School: Duke

Position: Point Guard-Shooting Guard

Year: Freshman

Vitals: 6'4", 200 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 15.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists

Austin Rivers has an NBA-style game, and I'm not sure whether I mean that as a compliment or not. 

The son of Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers, Austin occasionally showed poise in the big moments, but he also turned the ball over at inopportune times way too often. 

Rivers is a great scorer who can seemingly create his own shot at will, but he hasn't learned how to make the sport a team game quite yet. 

18. Dallas Mavericks: Marquis Teague

School: Kentucky

Position: Point Guard

Year: Freshman

Vitals: 6'2", 189 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 9.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists

It's time for the Dallas Mavericks to find a new kid on the block at the point-guard position. Enter Marquis Teague. 

Teague began his freshman season as a mainstay in mock-draft lotteries, but he slowly slipped down the first round until it was commonly assumed that he'd rather stay for his sophomore season at Kentucky than be drafted in the second round. 

However, Teague developed tremendously as the season went on and doesn't even resemble the turnover machine that he was at the beginning of the year. He started to create his own shot and, more importantly, do so at the right times while limiting the turnovers. 

A player who went from supposed weak link in the Kentucky Wildcats' championship puzzle to an opponent's matchup nightmare in just a few weeks, Teague is climbing the boards. 

19. New Jersey Nets (From Houston Rockets): Terrence Ross

School: Washington

Position: Shooting Guard-Small Forward

Year: Sophomore

Vitals: 6'6", 195 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 15.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists

Featuring great intangibles, jump-shooting ability and athleticism, Terrence Ross could absolutely end up outperforming his draft spot of No. 19. 

The New Jersey Nets are a tough team to predict in the draft because there's a chance of a mass exodus from Mikhail Prokhorov's team. This pick could easily change, depending on what Deron Williams and Gerald Wallace decide to do in the offseason. 

20. Boston Celtics: Dion Waiters

School: Syracuse

Position: Point Guard-Shooting Guard

Year: Sophomore

Vitals: 6'4", 218 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 12.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists

How weird is it going to be to see someone other than Ray Allen lining up at shooting guard for the Boston Celtics now? 

Dion Waiters is a tour de force when it comes to getting to the rim, and he's more of a combo guard than anything else, but the C's taking him would force a full-time shift to shooting guard.

With his offensive game, he's more than capable of doing so. 

21. Memphis Grizzlies: Tony Wroten

School: Washington

Position: Point Guard-Shooting Guard

Year: Freshman

Vitals: 6'5", 205 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 16.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists

Capable of playing either point guard or shooting guard, thanks to his 6'5" frame and handle, Tony Wroten's versatility is pushing him up a little higher on draft boards than his production should indicate. 

Although he's not an elite athlete by any stretch, Wroten has the creativity to finish at the rim and find teammates at all times with his exceptional passing ability. A jump shot would do wonders to complete his offensive game. 

22. Orlando Magic: Tyshawn Taylor

School: Kansas

Position: Point Guard

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'3", 185 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 17.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists

Even if Jameer Nelson is still on the Orlando Magic's roster, this season has indicated it may be time to start grooming the successor at point guard for what is surprisingly still Dwight Howard's team. 

Taylor is difficult to stay in front of on offense and a great perimeter defender. The only problem—and expect to hear either sighs or groans from Kansas Jayhawks fans here—is that he turns the ball over a bit too often for anyone's liking. 

23. Atlanta Hawks: Moe Harkless

School: St. John's

Position: Shooting Guard-Small Forward

Year: Freshman

Vitals: 6'8", 208 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 15.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists 

There's no doubt the Atlanta Hawks need a small forward more than anything else. As poorly as the Hawks have drafted in the past, they'll absolutely be snatching up a small forward unless one of the guards they happen to like—namely Tony Wroten or (by some miracle) Kendall Marshall or Damian Lillard—falls too far down. 

With his great rebounding ability and athleticism, Moe Harkless is the pick here after his terrific freshman season for St. John's. 

24. Boston Celtics (From Los Angeles Clippers): Royce White

School: Iowa State

Position: No idea

Year: Sophomore

Vitals: 6'8", 270 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 13.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists

Nothing ventured, nothing gained for the Boston Celtics. 

Royce White, thanks to his versatility in every facet of the game, has the talent to be a Top 5 pick in this draft. 

However, the Celtics would have to be a bit anxious about making this selection, even at No. 24, solely because of White's anxiety issues. 

25. Indiana Pacers: Arnett Moultrie

School: Mississippi State

Position: Power Forward-Center

Year: Junior

Vitals: 6'11", 230 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 15.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists

From one big man with mental issues to another. 

Arnett Moultrie is another incredibly talented athlete, this time from Mississippi State, but there are too many red flags pertaining to his character and effort for him to go much higher. 

Much like Royce White, Moultrie could make the Indiana Pacers very happy they took a gamble on him at No. 25. 

26. Cleveland Cavaliers (From Los Angeles Lakers): Mason Plumlee

School: Duke

Position: Power Forward-Center

Year: Junior

Vitals: 6'10", 235 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 10.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists

It's weird to think about, but the Cleveland Cavaliers may have enough talent on their roster after the addition of Bradley Beal that they can afford to take a player with a lower ceiling and a higher floor here. 

Mason Plumlee is a work in progress on both ends of the basketball court at this point in his career, but you can't teach either height or athleticism, and he has both of those areas covered with his 6'10", 235-pound frame. 

27. Miami Heat: Fab Melo

School: Syracuse

Position: Center

Year: Sophomore

Vitals: 7'0", 255 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 7.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 0.7 assists

Just going through hypotheticals here, but is it possible the Miami Heat could assemble one of the greatest basketball teams of all time with two simple moves this offseason?

The first is the one you see here: the addition of Fab Melo with the 27th pick of the draft. The Syracuse sophomore is ready to make an impact on defense right now and would be an upgrade over the Heat's multitude of big men from the moment he put on the uniform. 

The second would be the potential free-agency signing of Steve Nash. 

Can you imagine a starting five of Nash, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Melo? Yikes. 

28. Oklahoma City Thunder: Draymond Green

School: Michigan State

Position: Small Forward-Power Forward

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'7", 230 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 16.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists

This pick has been locked in for me for quite some time. 

Sam Presti's incredible job of building the Oklahoma City Thunder has resulted in a roster without any true holes. As a reward here, he simply gets to pick the best player available and hope he pans out. 

That player, without any question at all in my mind, is Draymond Green. 

29. Golden State Warriors (From San Antonio Spurs): Jeffery Taylor

School: Vanderbilt

Position: Small Forward

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'7", 225 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists

I've seen Jeffery Taylor go a lot higher than No. 29 in some mock drafts, but my gut tells me he'll fall down the draft boards before we actually get to the big day. 

The senior from Vanderbilt is an insane athlete, but his basketball skills themselves are still developing, and he benefited from playing in an SEC conference that prioritizes athleticism over almost everything else. 

30. Chicago Bulls: John Jenkins

School: Vanderbilt

Position: Shooting Guard

Year: Sophomore

Vitals: 6'4", 215 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 19.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists

Making it back-to-back picks from Vanderbilt to close out the first round, John Jenkins goes to the team with the best record in the NBA right now. 

The Chicago Bulls' only hole is at shooting guard, making Jenkins the easy pick. As good a knockdown three-point shooter as they come, Jenkins is incredibly proficient at coming off screens to free himself for open jump shots. 

He's an incredible offensive player who should be able to start sooner rather than later. 

31. Charlotte Bobcats: Doron Lamb

School: Kentucky

Position: Shooting Guard

Year: Sophomore

Vitals: 6'4", 210 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 13.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists

With Anthony Davis and Doron Lamb both going to the Charlotte Bobcats, there's a solid chance that they'll finish No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, among the team's top scorers for a second straight season. 

32. Washington Wizards: Evan Fournier

Team: Poitiers

Position: Shooting Guard-Small Forward

Age: 19

Vitals: 6'7", 206 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 13.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists (In Pro A France)

Our first and only international draft pick of the 2012 NBA Draft (this will change when more declare), Evan Fournier should be able to contribute immediately for the Washington Wizards because, unlike Jordan Crawford, he can score in volume without taking more shots than everyone else on the team. 

33. Cleveland Cavaliers (From New Orleans Hornets): Darius Miller

School: Kentucky

Position: Shooting Guard-Small Forward

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'8", 225 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 9.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists

There's a good chance that Darius Miller could have established himself as one of the better scorers in the country if he weren't on a team with five better NBA prospects. 

34. Sacramento Kings: Will Barton

School: Memphis

Position: Shooting Guard-Small Forward

Year: Sophomore

Vitals: 6'6", 175 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 18.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists

An incredible athlete, Will Barton will settle in as a small forward on the guard-heavy Sacramento Kings. 

35. Cleveland Cavaliers: Andrew Nicholson

School: St. Bonaventure

Position: Power Forward-Center

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'9", 240 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 18.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists

This pick doesn't fulfill any sort of need that the Cleveland Cavaliers won't have already addressed during the 2012 NBA Draft, but it does give them a player with the talent to have justifiably been taken 10 picks earlier. 

36. Golden State Warriors (From New Jersey Nets): Festus Ezeli

School: Vanderbilt

Position: Center

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'11", 255 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 0.3 assists

Andrew Bogut isn't going to stay healthy forever. 

37. Toronto Raptors: C.J. Leslie

School: NC State

Position: Small Forward-Power Forward

Year: Sophomore

Vitals: 6'8", 209 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 14.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists

The Toronto Raptors still have too many big men and not enough small forwards on their roster, so I've got them taking one with every physical tool possible. 

38. Detroit Pistons: Jae Crowder

School: Marquette

Position: Small Forward-Power Forward

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'6", 235 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 17.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists

Undeniably a "tweener," Jae Crowder followed up a regular season that earned him the honor of being named Big East Player of the Year by dominating the first two games of his March Madness experience. 

39. Denver Nuggets (From Golden State Warriors): Kevin Jones

School: West Virginia

Position: Power Forward

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'8", 260 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 20.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists

Kevin Jones would add some more toughness in the paint to this Denver Nuggets squad. 

40. Portland Trail Blazers (From Minnesota Timberwolves): Orlando Johnson

School: UC Santa Barbara

Position: Shooting Guard

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'5", 205 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 19.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists

An underrated scorer from UC Santa Barbara with an NBA-ready body, Orlando Johnson will do well as the leading scorer on the Portland Trail Blazers' second unit. 

41. Portland Trail Blazers: Darius Johnson-Odom

School: Marquette

Position: Shooting Guard

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'2", 215 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 18.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists

This pick is made under the assumption that Jamal Crawford declines to use his player option, and the Portland Trail Blazers need yet another guard.

42. Boston Celtics (From Milwaukee Bucks): Marcus Denmon

School: Missouri

Position: Shooting Guard

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'3", 185 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 17.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists

At this point in the draft, it's hard to find a better backup shooting guard with the ability to explode in the points column than Marcus Denmon.

43. Utah Jazz: Alex Young

School: IUPUI

Position: Shooting Guard-Small Forward

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'6", 212 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 20.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists

Even after drafting Jeremy Lamb, the Utah Jazz could use a swingman to back up Lamb and Alec Burks at shooting guard, as well as Gordon Hayward at small forward. 

44. Atlanta Hawks (From Phoenix Suns): Scott Machado

School: Iona

Position: Point Guard

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'1", 180 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 13.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 9.9 assists

With top-notch floor vision, Scott Machado could very well become one of the best players in this draft class, even if he goes at No. 44. 

45. New York Knicks: William Buford

School: Ohio State

Position: Shooting Guard

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'6", 220 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 14.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists

William Buford's drafting free-fall ends with the New York Knicks, who are going to be desperate to add a quality shooting guard to their roster. 

46. Philadelphia 76ers: Drew Gordon

School: New Mexico

Position: Power Forward

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'9", 245 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 13.4 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists

A tenacious rebounder with offensive skill, you can't ask for a much more polished player than Drew Gordon in the second half of the second round. 

47. Denver Nuggets: Tu Holloway

School: Xavier

Position: Point Guard-Shooting Guard

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'0", 190 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 17.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists

Tu Holloway was viewed as a first-rounder before the unfortunate Xavier-Cincinnati brawl signaled too many red flags, overshadowing his immense offensive talent. 

48. Dallas Mavericks: Maalik Wayns

School: Villanova

Position: Point Guard

Year: Junior

Vitals: 6'2", 185 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 17.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists

Let's have the Dallas Mavericks take one more shot at landing a quality point guard, this time with another quick and creative guard who can get to the rim with a trail of defenders in the dust. 

49. Detroit Pistons (From Houston Rockets): Kris Joseph

School: Syracuse

Position: Small Forward

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'7", 215 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 13.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists

If he can add some more strength to his 6'7" frame and develop his jump shot, Kris Joseph's versatility and athleticism should allow him to develop into a solid backup small forward. 

50. Boston Celtics: Ricardo Ratliffe

School: Missouri

Position: Power Forward-Center

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'8", 240 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 13.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 0.6 assists

An insanely efficient big man on offense, Ricardo Ratliffe is undersized, but makes up for it with hustle and nonstop effort.  

51. Philadelphia 76ers (From Memphis Grizzlies): Yancy Gates

School: Cincinnati

Year: Senior

Position: Power Forward 

Vitals: 6'9", 260 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 12.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 0.8 assists

Another player who seemed to be a borderline first-round pick before the Xavier-Cincinnati brawl in which he decked Kenny Frease and was subsequently suspended, Yancy Gates could absolutely reward the Philadelphia 76ers for taking a chance on him. 

52. Orlando Magic: J'Covan Brown

School: Texas

Position: Point Guard-Shooting Guard

Year: Junior

Vitals: 6'1", 197 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 20.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists

Sometimes, it seems as though the only two things that J'Covan Brown knows how to do on the basketball court are:

1. Shoot the ball. 

2. Shoot the ball again. 

53. Golden State Warriors (From Atlanta Hawks): Mike Scott

School: Virginia

Position: Power Forward

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'8", 237 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 18.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists

If it weren't for the fact that he's already almost 24, Mike Scott would be going quite a bit earlier, thanks to his efficiency and tenacious post presence on defense. 

54. Los Angeles Clippers: Kevin Murphy

School: Tennessee Tech

Position: Shooting Guard

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'6", 185 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 21.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists

It's tough to find 6'6" shooting guards who average 21.1 points per game and have unlimited range at No. 54 in the draft, unless they're as unknown as Kevin Murphy has been during his incredible career for Tennessee Tech. 

55. Toronto Raptors (From Indiana Pacers): Dee Bost

School: Mississippi State

Position: Point Guard

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'2", 176 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 15.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists

An unselfish point guard with scoring ability, Dee Bost is the kind of player who would willingly accept a backup role and work to get better. 

56. Dallas Mavericks (From Los Angeles Lakers): JaMychal Green

School: Alabama

Year: Senior

Position: Power Forward

Vitals: 6'8", 240 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 14.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists

JaMychal Green's skill is still catching up to his athleticism, but he's a great two-way player in the post. 

57. New Jersey Nets (From Miami Heat): Herb Pope

School: Seton Hall

Position: Senior

Year: Power Forward-Center

Vitals: 6'8", 236 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 15.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists

If it weren't for off-court problems, Herb Pope may have enough talent to go in the first round and has the potential to be one of the bigger diamonds in the rough. 

58. Minnesota Timberwolves (From Oklahoma City Thunder): Kim English

School: Missouri

Position: Shooting Guard

Year: Senior

Vitals: 6'6", 200 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 14.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists

A great shooter from the outside, Kim English can't create his own shot at all, which isn't too much of a problem when you're playing with Ricky Rubio. 

59. San Antonio Spurs: Robert Sacre

School: Gonzaga

Position: Center

Year: Senior

Vitals: 7'0", 260 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 11.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists

A solid all-around center with great shot-blocking skills, Robert Sacre is a relatively safe pick this late in the draft, even if he may not have as much upside as some of the players who will go undrafted. 

60. Los Angeles Lakers (From Chicago Bulls): Robbie Hummel

School: Purdue

Year: Senior

Position: Power Forward

Vitals: 6'8", 215 pounds

2011-12 Per-Game Stats: 16.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists

This is sort of wishful thinking because Robbie Hummel is almost guaranteed to go undrafted, but I'm including the 23-year-old senior partially because predicting Mr. Irrelevant is all but impossible, and partially out of respect for one of the classiest and hardest-working players I've ever had the pleasure of watching.