2012 NBA Mock Draft: Updated 2-Round Projections for All 60 Picks

Even though we have just begun the NBA playoffs and are witnessing the collapse of a few potential title runs due to the loss of star players, it's still necessary to talk about the NBA draft which occurs in less than two months.

It's never too early to think about the draft.

In fact, the general managers of each NBA franchise are scouting who they could possibly draft right now. Even the general managers of the 16 playoff teams are looking out for the next best player to possibly give them a needed boost at a cost significantly lower than any free agent.

The draft is a glorious time for the players and the teams.

Not only are you able to witness 19- and 20-year-olds reach their dreams of being drafted in the NBA, but you also see the future of so many lottery teams brighten with the acquisition of a franchise player who could very well turn the outlook of their team around.

Let's take a look at the updated standings for the NBA draft's two rounds.

1. Charlotte Bobcats: Anthony Davis

Can we put the lottery system on hold just to make perfectly sure that the Charlotte Bobcats end up getting Anthony Davis?

The Bobcats weren't tanking any games. They were legitimately the worst team in basketball by far. At 7-59, Charlotte finished with the worst winning percentage in NBA history at .106 and finished a full 13 games behind the next worst team, which happened to be their division rivals in the Washington Wizards.

Charlotte had two high draft picks last year and utilized them on Kemba Walker and Bismack Biyombo. While Walker has turned out to be a great offensive player and Biyombo carries similar attributes on defense, the Bobcats are still in desperate need of a franchise player to help turn this abysmal team around.

Enter Anthony Davis.

College basketball's most feared shot-blocker is the consensus No. 1 pick and will be a member of the Bobcats if all goes according to plan. Charlotte won't be relevant for a few years, but they will be able to boast one of the scarier defensive frontcourts with Biyombo at the 4 and Davis at the 5.

2. Washington Wizards: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

The Washington Wizards nearly picked the wrong time to go on a six-game winning streak and 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Had they extended their winning streak to eight games, they'd be selecting at fifth or worse. Luckily for them, they were terrible enough in the rest of the regular season to remain with the projected second pick in the draft. The 14 wins they had up until the month of April provided to be just enough.

There's plenty of size coming out in the draft, but the Wizards have plenty of it with guys like Nene Hilario, Kevin Seraphin and Trevor Booker set to take on a more significant role next year.

With that being said, the Wizards will go after yet another Kentucky Wildcat by selecting small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

The impressive athlete averaged 12 points on 49 percent shooting, seven boards and two assists per game last year with Kentucky and will be expected to fill a huge void at the 3 for the Wizards.

3. Cleveland Cavaliers: Bradley Beal

This is definitely a little too high for Bradley Beal to be taken, but it's the right pick for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

As I stated before, this is a draft for lottery teams that need size and the Cavaliers don't have a great need for it.

Yes, Antawn Jamison isn't getting any younger, but Tristan Thompson proved to be one of the better defensive-minded rookies last year. Being already equipped with Thompson and another terrific rebounder in Anderson Varejao only increases the need for a shooting guard or small forward for the Cavaliers.

Enter Florida's Bradley Beal.

There wasn't much hype surrounding him, not with the way Kentucky was playing, but Beal had a great final season with the Gators where he would average 15 points, seven boards and two assists per.

Beal is a bit undersized to be a 2-guard, but he is the best shooting guard in this draft. Unlike Austin Rivers and Jeremy Lamb, Beal comes with the intangibles that allow him to be an NBA-ready guard.

Putting this guy in a backcourt that's already equipped with Kyrie Irving only makes the prospect of this more intriguing by the minute.

4. New Orleans Hornets: Thomas Robinson

Whoever ends up picking Thomas Robinson will end up with the best offensive big man in the draft.

He couldn't go to a team more desperate for a scoring big man than the New Orleans Hornets. The team was absolutely lost last year without David West.

While Carl Landry provided solid minutes off the bench and Jason Smith and Gustavo Ayon had some moments, the team is still in dire need of picking up a power forward who can start and make his impact felt early and often.

Robinson may just be that player.

The guy is a beast standing at 6'10" and weighing in at 237 pounds. He averaged 18 points, 12 boards and two assists per in his final season at Kansas. He spent three years overall as a member of the Jayhawks and only began to receive significant minutes last year.

With Robinson in the lineup, the Hornets can now look forward to having a legitimate team that will feature a young star in Eric Gordon at the 2 and Thomas at the 4.

5. Sacramento Kings: Andre Drummond

Don't look now, but the Sacramento Kings are going to have a roster that's absolutely stacked with young talent.

If only they didn't waste a first-round pick on Jimmer Fredette last year. Luckily they were able to acquire Isaiah Thomas later on to make up for it.

This time around, the Kings won't be on the prowl for a shooter who can suddenly forget how to shoot. Instead, they'll be looking toward picking up Connecticut center Andre Drummond with the fifth pick in the draft.

The 6'10", 270-pound behemoth has an NBA-ready body and will be ready to add much-needed defense as soon as possible to the Kings' rotation.

The Kings have talent across the board, but can't seem to get it together to create a well-rounded unit. Tyreke Evans and Thomas are excellent point guards, Marcus Thornton is an astounding offensive player and DeMarcus Cousins is quietly becoming one of the best offensive big men in the league.

Cousins is capable of playing both power forward and center, which leaves room for Drummond to start at the 5. Drummond averaged three blocks per in his lone season with the Huskies and will look to improve a team that finished 17th in blocks per and tied for 22nd in defensive rebounds per.

6. Portland Trail Blazers: Jared Sullinger

The Portland Trail Blazers have size, but not enough size to make any team wary of entering the paint.

There are plenty of big men in this draft for the Blazers to choose from. However, with Drummond expected to go earlier and Myles Leonard and Tyler Zeller not talented enough to be taken with the sixth pick, the Blazers will go after a multidimensional athlete in forward Jared Sullinger.

This is a tough selection for the Blazers because they already have LaMarcus Aldridge and J.J. Hickson to play the 4. However, when you truly look at this team and how badly they are lacking in depth at the 3, 4 and 5, you realize that Sullinger would be the greatest addition for the Blazers.

Even with guys like Aldridge and Hickson, the Blazers still finished 25th in total rebounds and tied for 17th in shot blocks per. Sullinger will be joining the team after averaging 18 points, nine boards and a block per in his final season.

Sullinger averaged over 10 boards per in his freshman year with the Buckeyes.

7. Golden State Warriors: Harrison Barnes

The Golden State Warriors' frontcourt is in shambles.

David Lee may be one of the only players in the Warriors' frontcourt that can be relied on game-in and game-out. The recently acquired Andrew Bogut has dealt with a slew of unfortunate injuries, Andris Biedrins has been a constant disappointment and Dorell Wright regressed after a career year where he led the league in three-pointers.

Wright was still making nearly two three-pointers per, but saw his scoring output drop from a career-high 16 to only 10. His backup in Richard Jefferson was no better, averaging nine points per on 42 percent shooting.

The Warriors could use someone that can play at the 3, but also grab rebounds like a 4. North Carolina's Harrison Barnes could be an answer. The Tar Heel averaged 17 points on 44 percent shooting, shot 36 percent from deep and grabbed five boards per in his final season.

He's a terrific athlete and is going to add a lot of versatility to a Warriors team that is still in rebuilding mode after trading away former starting shooting guard Monta Ellis.

8. Toronto Raptors: Kendall Marshall

Sorry to all the loyal Jose Calderon fans out there, but it might be time for a change of scenery for the Toronto Raptors.

Calderon is a solid point guard who has no trouble creating plays, but he also happens to be a tremendous defensive liability who only contributes to the real problem of the Raptors being a below-average defensive team.

If they end up drafting North Carolina's Kendall Marshall, they not only end up with a solid defender at the point who stands at 6'4", but also with a legitimate playmaker that averaged nearly 10 assists and only three turnovers per in his final season as a Tar Heel.

Marshall also averaged eight points and three rebounds per. He shot 47 percent from the field and 35 percent from deep.

Had he been playing for North Carolina following the team's first-round win, they might have made it a little further. Alas, they didn't and now they will be suffering without one of college basketball's top playmakers.

9. Detroit Pistons: Perry Jones

It is extremely tough to gauge just how well Perry Jones will do in the NBA.

On the positive side, you have a 6'11" power forward who can play nearly every position. You receive an athletic player who can stretch defenses with his mid-range game, while also receiving a player that can work his way on offense in the post.

On the negative side, Jones may be a bit too passive.

He tends to shy away from contact and playing aggressively, which probably explains why he averaged a pedestrian eight boards and less than a block per. That block per stat is the scariest stat on Jones' record as it could provide to be a possible deterrent to teams looking to add on a defensive force in the low post.

However, the Detroit Pistons still have a need for a power forward. The Pistons originally intended for the spot to be occupied by Jonas Jerebko, but that has now been brought into question after he missed all of the 2010-'11 season due to an injury—only to come back and average a mere nine points and five boards per.

Even if Jones doesn't work out at the 4, he's still versatile and can play at the 3 as well.

10. New Orleans Hornets: Damian Lillard

Weber State's finest Damian Lillard may just have the potential to become one of the draft's biggest steals.

He comes from a humble background, playing with the Wildcats for four years. Some NBA teams may be put off the idea of selecting a player whose stats are inflated by the weakness of their team's roster and the schedule that they are put through. Yet it doesn't seem to be the case for Lillard, who has the athletic attributes to become an NBA starting point guard.

As the Wildcats' starting point guard last year, Lillard averaged 25 points, five boards, four assists and nearly two steals per. He shot 47 percent from the field and an even more impressive 41 percent of his three-pointers on the seven attempts he took.

Not only would the New Orleans Hornets receive an excellent playmaker who can change the outcome of a game as a scorer and passer, but they also would receive one of the NCAA's top shooters last year.

For those that are saying the Hornets already have Jarrett Jack?

If you want Jack as your starting point guard next season, have fun winning 30 games and not even getting close to the postseason. It's not a knock on Jack. We're just looking for the next best thing that could possibly improve the team and put fans back in the seats.

11. Portland Trail Blazers: Jeremy Lamb

With word that Jamal Crawford is unhappy in Portland, the Portland Trail Blazers may have a sudden need to add some depth in their backcourt.

They already took an excellent athlete in Jared Sullinger, so they will then utilize their pick to select a scorer who could either come off the bench and provide a spark or even potentially start at the 2.

What better player to serve that purpose than Connecticut's Jeremy Lamb?

The 6'5" guard-forward averaged 18 points, five boards, two assists and a steal per in his final season as a Huskie and would be a perfect addition to a Blazers team that may soon be without its biggest spark off the bench.

Lamb shot 48 percent from the field and converted over two three-pointers per at a 34 percent clip. His shot selection is iffy at times, but Lamb has the potential, talent and athleticism to become one of the league's top scorers.

12. Milwaukee Bucks: Tyler Zeller

What? You expected Drew Gooden to continue starting at center? Don't even begin to tell me you thought Kwame Brown or Ekpe Udoh was slated to become the next Milwaukee Bucks starting center.

No, the Bucks are going to have to look for that in the draft.

Milwaukee decided late into the season that they needed a change, so they pulled off one of the more underrated trades of the year by sending the oft-injured Andrew Bogut to Golden State for the services of shooting guard Monta Ellis.

The Bucks didn't have enough to make the playoffs, but the backcourt of Ellis and Brandon Jennings showed they were one of the NBA's most dynamic and volatile duos.

Milwaukee now needs a center and they can find their big man in the draft by selecting North Carolina's Tyler Zeller.

Zeller is the second center projected to go in the draft after Andre Drummond. While Tyler's defense is inferior to Drummond's, he can boast a more complete offensive game that featured him averaging 16 points on 55 percent shooting in his final two seasons as a Tar Heel.

Zeller grabbed nearly 10 rebounds and two blocks per in his final year.

13. Phoenix Suns: Terrence Jones

Another member of the vaunted Kentucky Wildcats team slated to go in the first round of this year's draft, Terrence Jones will be looking to be the possible successor to the aged Grant Hill.

At 6'9", Jones is capable of playing the small forward and power forward positions. He's extremely athletic and would play a huge role on a team that may continue to feature Steve Nash in its starting lineup. If Nash is slated to be on the team next season, Jones will likely become one of his favorite targets.

Tough to blame him.

Jones is an incredible specimen that would thrive on defense and make nothing but matchup nightmares on offense. He's big enough to defend power forwards, yet quick enough to keep up with small forwards.

Jones saw his stats regress with the addition of new players. He was averaging 16 points, nine boards, two blocks, two assists and a steal per in his freshman year as a Wildcat.

14. Houston Rockets: Terrence Ross

Equipped with two picks in the middle of the draft, the Houston Rockets will utilize their first selection to take Terrence Ross out of the University of Washington.

The Rockets may already have Kevin Martin and Courtney Lee, but it seems as if they've reached their ceiling. Even with those two at shooting guard, the Rockets have still missed out on the postseason the past two years.

It's a shame when you consider how talented this team is with guys like Kyle Lowry, Goran Dragic and Luis Scola in the rotation.

Ross won't be replacing Martin or Lee, but he could be a successor. The 6'6" guard can score from anywhere on the court and has the intangibles to already put him in higher regard than either of the Rockets' current guards. Averaging six boards per last year, Ross was one of college basketball's top rebounders compared to other guards.

He averaged 16 points on 46 percent shooting in his final year with the Huskies. He also converted on two three-pointers per at a 37 percent clip.

15. Philadelphia 76ers: John Henson

For the second consecutive season, the Philadelphia 76ers will be using their first-round pick to take a big man.

This time, however, the pick will probably have a greater impact than Nikola Vucevic, the center the Sixers selected in last year's first round.

The 76ers simply aren't getting enough out of Elton Brand or Thaddeus Young at the 4.

Brand can't consistently score and get to the rim, while Young isn't extremely physical and could very well be a small forward disguised as a power forward. Philadelphia needs a change and they may just be able to find the perfect player to run the 4 in John Henson.

At 6'11", 220 pounds, Henson will have no trouble making his presence felt in the paint. The Sixers have been looking for a player with Henson's aggressiveness and physical play for awhile and may have found it in the form of someone who recently averaged 14 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks per.

The Sixers have a terrific defensive philosophy with Doug Collins leading the way on the sideline and Andre Iguodala on the court. Henson may just be the player to add a tough, lockdown defender in a Sixers frontcourt that is currently void of such.

16. Houston Rockets: Meyers Leonard

The Houston Rockets nearly cashed in with a postseason visit thanks in part to finally acquiring a few big men to replace Yao Ming.

Samuel Dalembert and Marcus Camby did an excellent job at patrolling the paint and constantly sending back shots, but it simply wasn't enough. Dalembert can still be suited to play at least another five years. However, the same can't be said for Camby, who recently turned 38 years old.

It's time to invest in some young talent and there's no better young talent for the Rockets to invest in than 7'1" center Meyers Leonard.

The Fighting Illini star averaged 14 points, eight rebounds and two blocks per in his final season. While his stats may not be the most impressive for a player of his size, it's his size alone that warrants him being drafted this high. Any center this large and with remnants of an offensive game will immediately shoot up the draft boards.

With Leonard, the Rockets will now no longer have to worry about acquiring a center who could possibly replace Camby.

17. Dallas Mavericks: Tony Wroten

With Jason Kidd slated to retire, the Dallas Mavericks are going to be on the lookout for a point guard to replace him.

Rodrigues Beaubois would be a suitable option, but he appears to be more of a shoot-first type of guard and wouldn't fit into the dynamic of the Mavericks offense that's strengthened by balance and ball movement.

The Mavericks will be looking to make a splash this offseason by possibly acquiring Deron Williams or Steve Nash. However, they will have to make sure they actually acquire a point guard before then so that they don't end up with nothing by the start of next season.

Washington's Tony Wroten may just be the successor to Kidd.

The 6'5" point guard did it all in his time with the Huskies and averaged 16 points, five boards, four assists and two steals per in his lone year at the NCAA level. The four turnovers per he averaged is discouraging, but it could be corrected, especially on a team with as much discipline as the Mavericks.

Wroten isn't just a facilitator in both aspects as a scorer and passer, but is also a standout defender.

18. Minnesota Timberwolves: Austin Rivers

The Minnesota Timberwolves could really use a shooting guard.

They have plenty of point guards in Ricky Rubio and J.J. Barea, plenty of small forwards in Michael Beasley and Derrick Williams, an excellent power forward in Kevin Love and a developing center in the form of Nikola Pekovic, yet are desperately missing out on a shooting guard to complete the starting lineup.

It's a stretch, but all the size in the draft could cause Austin Rivers to drop down. Not just the size, but also the fact that Rivers was a bit selfish in his short time at Duke. He was the primary ball-handler for the Blue Devils, yet averaged only two assists per and was sometimes playing with a reckless abandon that's better suited for the NBA.

Rivers will have to learn how to play off the ball if he ends up joining the Timberwolves, but this move could be huge for a Wolves team that may just be one piece away from becoming a legitimate postseason contender.

Austin averaged 16 points on 43 percent shooting in his lone season. He also converted nearly two three-pointers per at a 37 percent clip. However, his 66 percent free throw percentage certainly raises a few eyebrows across the room.

19. Orlando Magic: Arnett Moultrie

If I'm the Orlando Magic, I start investing in size—and fast.

With Dwight Howard only committed for the next year and possibly leaving this summer, the Magic are going to have to be able to fall back on a player that could potentially start at center.

The Magic's draft pick from two years back in Daniel Orton hasn't exactly panned out as the next in line to take over Howard's job.

With Drummond, Zeller and Leonard already taken, the Magic will set their sights on Mississippi State's Arnett Moultrie.

Standing at 6'11" and weighing in at 230 pounds, Moultrie doesn't exactly have the build and threatening demeanor of Howard, but does have the intangibles and versatility to give the Magic something to possibly rely on in the short term.

Moultrie played one year with the Bulldogs and averaged 16 points, 11 rebounds and a block per.

20. Denver Nuggets: Jeff Taylor

Jonas Jerebko can no longer boast of himself as the only Swedish player in the NBA as there will soon be two once Jeffery Taylor enters the league.

While he doesn't look like the average Swede, Taylor is probably one of the greatest basketball talents to come out of the Scandinavian country.

In his time at Vanderbilt, Taylor saw his production improve yearly before ending up averaging 16 points, six boards and two assists per. His shooting percentages may have been his greatest attributes, as he shot 49 percent from the field and 42 percent from deep in his senior season.

He shot at least 45 percent from the field in all four years. The 42 percent shooting from deep, as well as the two three-pointers per he was converting, were career-highs.

Taylor will be joining a Denver Nuggets team that is stacked with talent. It honestly doesn't matter what position he plays as he will be integrated into one of the league's deepest and most complete rotations.

21. Boston Celtics: Dion Waiters

The Boston Celtics aren't getting any younger at the shooting guard, small forward or power forward position.

Thus the reason why they should be using that draft specifically to begin stocking up on quality athletes who can succeed the current big three and provide some needed relief for however long that trio stays together.

The Celtics have back-to-back picks at 21 and 22, which they should be able to utilize by selecting an athletic guard out of Syracuse in Dion Waiters with that initial pick.

Waiters is capable of facilitating as a scorer and passer. He averaged 13 points, three rebounds, three assists and an impressive two steals per. His stingy defense and quick hands will work perfectly with a Celtics team that prides itself on tough defense.

He shot 48 percent from the field and converted on one three-pointer per at a 36 percent clip.

22. Boston Celtics: Royce White

If you had the pleasure of watching Iowa State play Connecticut or Kentucky in the NCAA tourney, you were able to get a first-hand look at one of college basketball's most unique and complete players.

Royce White stands at 6'8", weighs in at a staggering 270 pounds and has the court vision and ball-handling skills of your everyday point guard.

White did just about everything in the one year he played as a Cyclone.

He sat out his first two years, but made up for it with an excellent 2011-'12 campaign by averaging 13 points, nine rebounds and five assists per. He shot 53 percent from the field and is capable of playing four, possibly even five, positions.

Of course, it's not all good. White appears to have it all, but still struggles with his jump shot from outside, will have trouble handling the ball against the quicker point guards of the NBA and struggles from the foul line.

He hit a little below 50 percent from the line if that changes your mind about White.

However, White would add a lot of versatility to the Celtics and would give them yet another ball-handler who can play multiple positions.

23. Atlanta Hawks: Moe Harkless

With Al Horford dealing with a pectoral injury for the majority of the year, the Atlanta Hawks' frontcourt has been exposed on multiple occasions.

Ivan Johnson, Vladimir Radmanovic and Zaza Pachulia have done well when you consider who they are exactly, but it's simply not enough to make up for the loss of Horford. The team needs someone who can add some versatility and isn't just a specialty player that can either just play defense or attempt to make perimeter shots.

Moe Harkless isn't the solution, but it's a start.

The St. John's product had an impressive freshman season with the Red Storm, where he averaged 15 points, nine boards, two steals and a block per. He's a bit undersized at only 6'8", but he makes up for it with athleticism and an extremely aggressive style of play.

Harkless will fit in well with the Hawks, as he will look to address the problem of consistent frontcourt depth.

24. Cleveland Cavaliers: Andrew Nicholson

The Cleveland Cavaliers got their shooting guard. Now it's time to find their small forward.

Well, they'll have trouble finding one with the 24th pick. However, they're not completely out of luck as they could possibly set their sights on little-known Andrew Nicholson out of the prestigious basketball school St. Bonaventure.

Nicholson played extremely well in his four years with the Bonnies, averaging at least 12 points per in each season. He averaged as much as 21 in his junior year before falling back down to a healthy 19 points per. He was able to integrate a solid perimeter game as well by shooting 43 percent from beyond the arc.

He's not all about scoring, either.

Nicholson is an aggressive rebounder and defender in the low post. He averaged at least seven boards per in his final three years and ended averaging eight in his senior season. He averaged two blocks per in his senior season, but it's nothing compared to the three per he was sending back in his freshman season.

Nicholson was sending three shots back per game and was doing it in five fewer minutes per.

25. Memphis Grizzlies: Marquis Teague

One of the better stories to arise out of the University of Kentucky's championship run was the emergence of point guard Marquis Teague.

Teague was heavily criticized at the beginning of the year for starting slowly, but came around near the end of the season and ended up playing a large part in the Wildcats' title run.

With the Memphis Grizzlies slated to pick 25th and needing a pass-first point guard, they could pick up Teague to play backup to Mike Conley, Jr. With Gilbert Arenas playing well and offering a different look at the 1-spot, the Grizzlies should be on the lookout for an excellent facilitator.

Teague averaged 10 points, five assists and three rebounds per in his lone season at Kentucky and would go on to score a key 14 points, including two three-pointers, in his team's victory over Kansas in the national championship game.

Marquis tends to struggle with his shot, however, and only shot 41 percent from the field and 33 percent from deep.

26. Indiana Pacers: Draymond Green

A small forward who showed constant improvement in the four years he spent at Michigan State, Draymond Green may become one of the steals of the draft as he is projected to be taken either late in the first round or early in the second.

Green started out averaging only three points in 12 minutes per game in his freshman season. In his senior season, Green led his Spartans to the Sweet 16 while averaging 16 points, 11 boards, four assists, two steals and a block per.

He's only 6'7", but the guy has athleticism and utilizes it at just about every aspect of the game.

The Indiana Pacers are a team that could use his talents as a backup to Danny Granger. The Pacers are unlikely to look for a starter when you consider that they have one of the most well-rounded starting lineups in the league.

Instead, they'll be on the lookout for depth, particularly at the 3. With Green being available at this time, the Pacers should be able to pull the trigger and select him.

27. Miami Heat: Fab Melo

At 7', 255 pounds, you don't come across players as young as Fab Melo with an NBA-ready body to compete at center.

Melo would have been taken much higher in this draft, but off-court problems have proved to be quite the damper on his draft stock. In fact, his off-the-court troubles led him to not even being available for Syracuse's tourney run.

Losing a player that size would hurt, and it did end up hurting the Orange as they succumbed to defeat in the Elite Eight.

With the Miami Heat needing a center and slated to pick late in the first round, picking up Melo would be a tremendous improvement to the nonsense they have attempting to play center nowadays.

Melo's off-court problems have caused us to only get a glimmer of the potential that he possesses.

In 25 minutes per game, Melo averaged eight points, six rebounds and three blocks per. The point and rebound totals could be higher, but this is an incredibly raw player with unlimited potential in a league void of centers.

28. Oklahoma City Thunder: Evan Fournier

There hasn't been much said about Evan Fournier, but apparently scouts are high enough on this 19-year-old to believe that he's capable of being taken late in the first round.

At 6'7", Fournier is capable of playing at the 2 or 3, which bodes well for the Oklahoma City Thunder who are in desperate need for a backup small forward. Excuse me for saying this, but it just doesn't seem like Lazar Hayward gets the job done as a backup at the 3.

Fournier is certainly a project, but there's no rush for him if you think about it. The Thunder have one of the most complete rotations in the NBA. They don't need to scour the draft for a player to address a key need because there aren't many needs this team has.

In France last season, Fournier averaged 14 points on 43 percent shooting, three rebounds, two steals and two assists per.

29. Chicago Bulls: John Jenkins

You can never have enough lethal perimeter shooters.

Especially in the Chicago Bulls' case. Even though they have an excellent perimeter threat in Kyle Korver, there's always a need for another player to help stretch the floor. Luol Deng, Richard Hamilton and Derrick Rose are capable of doing so, but you'd rather save those three for other reasons outside of shooting from 25 feet or further.

John Jenkins' defense isn't the most outstanding, but his shooting touch is absolutely incredible.

He's arguably the best shooter in the draft and it shows in his outlandish stats. Jenkins averaged 20 points per last year thanks in part to nearly four three-pointers per game at a 44 percent clip.

That's no fluke, either. Jenkins converted two three-pointers per on 48 percent shooting in his first year and three three-pointers per on 41 percent shooting in his second season.

Plain and simple, Jenkins can shoot and is going to make the Bulls only deadlier come next year's postseason.

30. Golden State Warriors: Kevin Jones

After taking Harrison Barnes early on, the Golden State Warriors will address another need in the rebounding department.

Even though this team does have David Lee, Andrew Bogut and Andris Biedrins, there's a tremendous dropoff. Also, the fact that Bogut and Biedrins have dealt with injuries throughout their careers makes you want to have a safety blanket just in case.

West Virginia's Kevin Jones could be that safety net.

Jones is a bruiser at 6'8", 260 pounds and showed that off in his senior season with the Mountaineers when he averaged a career-best 11 boards per. That comes after two years of averaging seven boards per.

Jones also chipped in a healthy 20 points on 51 percent shooting.

However, his shot selection is questionable and he sometimes ends up taking perimeter shots when he could assert himself in the post. Last year, he averaged a three-pointer per, but only on 27 percent shooting.

Either way, Jones will most likely be featured in the post and will be looked at as an enforcer off the bench.

31. Charlotte Bobcats: William Buford

The Charlotte Bobcats already made the big splash by taking Anthony Davis with the first pick.

Now it's time to add another shooting touch to the squad to feed off of Davis by adding Ohio State's William Buford.

A teammate of projected top-10 pick Jared Sullinger, Buford played four wildly consistent years with the Buckeyes where he would shoot at least 36 percent from beyond the arc in every season. His low was 36 percent, his freshman and senior season, and his high was 44 percent which came in his junior year.

Buford averaged 14 points per in his final three seasons and converted on at least two three-pointers per in his junior and senior season.

32. Washington Wizards: Doron Lamb

Yet another Kentucky Wildcat that's projected to go in the 2012 draft, Lamb was one of the most underrated players on the team.

Statistically, Lamb was incredible averaging 14 points, three boards and two assists per. While you may not think that's incredible, it is when your teammates are Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and a plethora of other players that are slated to go in the first round of the NBA draft.

Lamb shot 47 percent from the field and converted on two three-pointers per at a 47 percent clip. He had similar stats the year before when he converted two three-pointers per on 49 percent shooting.

The Wizards will be the team lucky enough to take Lamb in the beginning of the second round as they look to add on a possible starter at the 2 who can handle the ball and shoot as well.

33. Cleveland Cavaliers: Festus Ezeli

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking to make a big splash in this draft, much as they did last year, and could be expected to add a big man to help aid the young Tristan Thompson.

As solid a rebounder as Anderson Varejao is, you still want to have another threat who can come in grab some boards and assert themselves on the defensive end.

Vanderbilt's Festus Ezeli may just be that player. The 6'11", 250-pound Nigerian didn't have the greatest rebounding numbers, averaging only six boards per in his final two seasons, but his size alone is enough to create some sort of intimidation factor that not many players on the Cavaliers can provide.

Ezeli also averaged 10 points and two blocks per in his fourth year with the Commodores.

34. Sacramento Kings: Tony Mitchell

He may stand at only 6'6" and weigh in at 220 pounds, but don't be fooled by Tony Mitchell's size.

The third-year forward out of Alabama has a Charles Barkley mentality where he utilizes his size to grab rebounds. He's extremely aggressive on the boards and has averaged seven boards per the past two seasons after averaging six per in his freshman season.

With the Sacramento Kings looking for a capable small forward, they should be able to have Mitchell fall right into their laps.

Mitchell will not only add another rebounder, but another scorer and defender as well. The standout from Alabama averaged 13 points, two assists and a block per in his final season with the team.

He averaged his career-best of 15 points per the year before.

35. Cleveland Cavaliers: Quincy Miller

The Cleveland Cavaliers could either elect to continue building their backcourt or look to add on strength through numbers by selecting another frontcourt enforcer.

We'll go with the latter.

Baylor's Quincy Miller should be available early in the second round for a Cavaliers team that has LeBron James to thank for the absurd amount of draft picks they are receiving. This is their second pick of the second round already and it comes five picks in.

Miller averaged 11 points, five boards and an assist per in his lone season with the Bears. He shot 45 percent from the field and 35 percent from deep.

While not possessing the greatest numbers, Miller can stretch the floor and provide some versatility to a Cavaliers team that could use it.

36. Toronto Raptors: Darius Miller

It's not a typo, this is yet another Kentucky Wildcat slated to be taken in the 2012 draft.

Darius Miller joins a plethora of other Wildcats to immediately make it onto an NBA roster via the draft.

Miller didn't have as large an impact as his teammates, but did put up solid numbers at 10 points, three rebounds and two assists per. He shot 47 percent from the field and 38 percent from beyond the arc. He converted on at least one three-pointer the past three seasons with Kentucky and shot as well as 44 percent.

The Toronto Raptors will be given the option to select Miller and should jump at the prospect of adding on a player who can help address some serious needs at the small forward position.

Toronto has been scrambling for options to play the small forward and have actually been reduced to play someone named Alan Anderson at the 3 by season's end.

37. Golden State Warriors: Drew Gordon

The Golden State Warriors will continue to add on size by selecting New Mexico's enforcer power forward Drew Gordon.

Gordon played well in his final three seasons with the Lobos and finished up his senior season averaging 14 points, 11 boards and a block per. He stands at 6'9", but makes up for it with athleticism and a strong frame that allows him to fight and contest with the taller players that he will soon be matched up against.

Gordon averaged as much as two blocks per, which came in his second year while he was still a member of the UCLA Bruins.

Once again, it's a precautionary move by the Warriors,who will be looking to add on some help for a worst-case scenario.

38. Denver Nuggets: Kris Joseph

The Denver Nuggets are already stacked on talent, so any new addition will be a positive.

What the Nuggets really need is a scorer who can take over, but they won't be able to find that considering where they're slated to pick.

Syracuse's Kris Joseph will be available to take and it would be in Denver's best interest to select the athletic small forward.

Joseph played four years at Syracuse and averaged 13 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal per in his senior season. He shot a lowly 42 percent, but has shot as well as 49 percent from the field. He also managed to convert on one three-pointer per at a 35 percent clip.

As I stated before, anyone added to the Nuggets is going to end up thriving because of the makeup of the team.

39. Detroit Pistons: Will Barton

With the Detroit Pistons also on the lookout for a guard who can run at shooting guard, they'll be fortunate enough to take Memphis' Will Barton.

The 6'6", 175-pound standout had a career sophomore season with the Tigers where he averaged 18 points on 51 percent shooting, eight boards and three assists per. He's capable of running both the 1 and 2, but is more suited to run at shooting guard.

Barton also averaged one three-pointer per on 35 percent shooting.

The Pistons have been dealing with inconsistent play out of Rodney Stuckey and Ben Gordon, and may just be on the lookout for a player like Barton.

40. Houston Rockets: Mike Scott

Mike Scott loved the University of Virginia so much that he ended up staying a fifth year.

It was a good idea too, because Scott saw his draft stock rise after a career season where he averaged 18 points on 56 percent shooting and eight boards per. This comes a year after he averaged 16 points per and an even more impressive 10 boards per.

Obviously, this is a guy who likes to get on the glass and that's huge for a team like Houston that could use some rebounders and defenders in the post. Patrick Patterson and Marcus Morris were letdowns this season. and it may just lead the Rockets to add on a power forward who can give consistent minutes.

With Marcus Camby at 38 years old, the idea of adding a player like Scott helps to reassure that it is the correct move to make.

41. Portland Trail Blazers: Henry Sims

Henry Sims is an interesting case.

Even though he possesses a great deal of size at 6'10" and 245 pounds, Sims had a lot of trouble receiving minutes with Georgetown. He spent his first two years as a Hoya sitting on the bench before being given 14 minutes per in his junior year.

It was his senior season where he'd finally receive significant minutes at 28 per. In return, he averaged 12 points, six boards, four assists and a block per. It's obvious to see why Sims wasn't used much in his first three years because those numbers don't make you think of a 6'10" center.

However, Sims has size and that's just what the Portland Trail Blazers could use at the moment as they struggle with Joel Przybilla and Kurt Thomas as their centers.

42. Boston Celtics: JaMychal Green

An enforcer in the low post that fits in perfectly with the Boston Celtics, JaMychal Green will be a perfect addition to the team's tough frontcourt.

He will receive significant minutes as well. With Jeff Green possibly still ailing from the serious heart problems that could hamper his progress, JaMychal could possibly begin receiving significant minutes as soon as next year.

When you consider how depleted the Celtics frontcourt is, you'd understand why a player like JaMychal would be selected.

Green spent four years at Alabama and averaged 14 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks per in his senior season.

43. Utah Jazz: Kim English

In my personal belief, Kim English may just be one of the draft's greatest dark horses slated to be taken in the second round.

Spending four years at Missouri, English saw his best year come in his senior season when he averaged 15 points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal per. It was also the only year he received at least 30 minutes worth of playing time after receiving 25 minutes or fewer in the three years prior.

English is a shooting guard and will be heavily looked at by the Utah Jazz, a team that is in dire need of finding a player who can actually create a positive impact in the backcourt.

However, English's lame duck of a game against Norfolk State, where he recorded only two points on 1-of-7 shooting in the team's first round upset, will be looked at as well.

44. Houston Rockets: Khris Middleton

Spending three years at Texas A&M, Khris Middleton could end up as a member of the Houston Rockets if the team's need for a small forward is that significant.

We believe it does, so we believe Middleton will become a Rocket.

Middleton played extremely well in his final two seasons with the Aggies and averaged as much as 14 points on 45 percent shooting, five rebounds, three assists and a steal per. He also shot 36 percent from beyond the arc.

However, it's his final season that will raise a few eyebrows.

After an excellent second season, Middleton significantly regressed and averaged 13 points on 42 percent shooting, five boards and two assists per. Perhaps the most disappointing stat was the 26 percent he was shooting from beyond the arc of four three-point attempts per.

45. Atlanta Hawks: Mitchell Watt

The Atlanta Hawks will be looking to add on some size this offseason after a tumultuous period playing without Al Horford.

With Buffalo's center Mitchell Watt set to be taken near the end of the second round, he could very well become a viable option for the Atlanta Hawks to select with their final pick of the draft.

Watt played four years with Buffalo, but never got his break until his senior season where he averaged 16 points, eight boards, two assists and two blocks per. He shot 55 percent from the field and 32 percent from the land of three.

Watt's length and size will certainly cause plenty of problems for opponents, even in the NBA. His size at 6'10" and 225 pounds will be a huge benefit to a Hawks team that could use all the size it can get.

46. Philadelphia 76ers: Alex Young

At long last, George Hill will no longer stand alone as the lone IUPUI player to make the transition from college to the NBA.

However, it's difficult to believe that Alex Young will have as prosperous a career as his fellow alumni.

Young will have a lot of work to do. He'll be selected by a Philadelphia 76ers team that could use a backup small forward with scoring ability, and just may be able to crack the rotation if he can transition that offensive game to the NBA.

With Andre Iguodala as the current starting small forward, a scorer like Young could add a much-needed offensive threat to a position that is usually inconsistent at that aspect.

Young averaged 20 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals per in his senior season.

47. New York Knicks: Cameron Moore

Once you get past Amar'e Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler, you suddenly realize that the New York Knicks could use some size in their frontcourt.

Look no further than UAB's Cameron Moore, a power forward who stands at 6'10" and weighs in at 230 pounds.

The Blazer played four years at UAB and had his best season by far in his senior year where he averaged 16 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks per.

With such limited options for the Knicks at those two positions, Moore just may begin to receive significant minutes as he'll look toward Jerome Jordan and Josh Harrellson as his lone competition for rotation minutes.

48. Washington Wizards: Terrance Henry

Experience and size will play a factor once again as teams will eye Mississippi's Terrance Henry on account of his 6'9" frame and the four years he spent as a member of the Rebels.

Henry's stats were never outstanding, but he will end up being taken near the end of the second round because of the potential he possesses as a power forward with length.

Terrance averaged 13 points, four boards and a block per in his final season at the NCAA level, but has averaged as much as six boards per.

Henry will be selected by the Washington Wizards as a possible replacement for the likes of Andray Blatche and Rashard Lewis, who may soon be gone on account of poor play.

49. Denver Nuggets: Scott Machado

An underrated talent out of little-known Iona University, Scott Machado may just end up receiving the guidance of Andre Miller if he ends up being taken by the Denver Nuggets.

Machado is a playmaker through and through.

He spent four years with the Gaels and ended up averaging 14 points, 10 assists, five boards and two steals per in his senior season. He shot 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the foul line.

With Miller and Ty Lawson already controlling the role of floor general, Machado most likely won't be seen until the eventual retirement of Andre.

Prior to then, Machado will learn the ins-and-outs of the game and could very well become one of the NBA's better pass-first point guards if he's able to maintain a spot on the roster.

50. Boston Celtics: Quincy Acy

One of college basketball's most imposing figures, Baylor's Quincy Acy was the imposing force that Perry Jones could not become.

Despite only standing at 6'7", Acy still managed to average seven boards and two blocks per thanks in part to an incredibly aggressive and physical style of play under the boards.

Once again, we encounter an aggressive player who just seems perfect for a strong defensive team like the Boston Celtics. Acy is extremely strong and isn't afraid to throw his body around for whatever objective he is attempting to achieve.

Whether he's going up for a rebound, dunk or shot-block, Acy is going to give you an all-out effort and is slated to become a defensive force if he can also exhibit other intangibles.

Acy averaged 12 points per in his senior season.

51. Philadelphia 76ers: Maalik Wayns

While his shooting touch will certainly come into question, Maalik Wayns will be more favored for his playmaking ability than his shooting ability.

Wayns shot 43 percent or worse in all three years at the NCAA level and less than 32 percent from beyond the arc. He possessed these shooting percentages, yet still managed to average as much as 18 points per in his final season at Villanova.

Wayns stands at 6'2" and will be joining a Philadelphia 76ers team that could use a point guard to back up Jrue Holiday.

He averaged five assists and a steal per in his final two seasons with the Wildcats.

52. Orlando Magic: J'Covan Brown

The Orlando Magic could use the help of a backup point guard to offer some relief to the constantly working Jameer Nelson.

Sorry, Chris Duhon, but you're just not getting the job done.

J'Covan Brown is definitely a point guard with a shooter's mentality. He still managed to average four assists per in his final season at Texas, but it also accompanies 20 points per on nearly 16 shot attempts per. He shot 42 percent from the field and converted on two three-pointers per at a 37 percent clip.

Brown converted on at least one three-pointer per in all three seasons with the Longhorns.

He showed great improvement in his shooting touch from his freshman season where he shot a lowly 35 percent. Over time, Brown earned minutes and it could very well be the same story when he ends up joining the Magic.

53. Golden State Warriors: Tyshawn Taylor

Coming off a solid effort where he recorded 19 points on 8-of-17 shooting in Kansas' national championship loss to Kentucky, Tyshawn Taylor may be one of the most underrated players in the draft.

Taylor received significant minutes in all four years he spent with the Jayhawks, but truly began to receive starter minutes in his senior season when he was playing 33 minutes per night.

With the increased time, Taylor averaged 17 points, five assists and two rebounds per. He shot 48 percent from the field and converted on nearly two three-pointers per at a 38 percent clip.

Taylor can facilitate the offense as a passer and shooter, which will come in handy when he becomes Stephen Curry's backup in Golden State.

54. Los Angeles Clippers: Rakim Sanders

Spending his final year at Fairfield after three years at Boston College, Rakim Sanders is a small forward who will be expected to be taken by the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Clippers' depth is extremely limited outside of Mo Williams and Eric Bledsoe. The team doesn't have much to rely on, especially at the small forward position where the team is constantly scrambling for an answer.

With Caron Butler not getting any younger, Sanders could end up becoming a backup that receives a great deal of minutes if he can prove himself.

Sanders averaged an impressive 17 points, eight boards and three assists per. He shot 50 percent from the field in his senior season, and converted on at least one three-pointer per in all four of his playing years at the NCAA level.

55. Dallas Mavericks: Furkan Aldemir

An otherwise unknown prospect out of Turkey, 6'9" power forward Furkan Aldemir could end up becoming a valuable piece to the Dallas Mavericks if he can help to add another element to the power forward position.

Aldemir is only 20 years old and recently played a year in the EuroLeague where he averaged seven points and five boards per. He also spent some time in a Turkish league where he posted up nine points and seven boards per.

He's certainly a project, but he could pay off well if he can transition his game to the NBA. With limited depth at the power forward position for the Mavericks, Aldemir could end up receiving significant minutes soon if taken by Dallas.

56. Toronto Raptors: Robert Sacre

Spending five years at Gonzaga, Robert Sacre stands at a 7' and weighs in at 260 pounds.

In other words, he's a large person. A large person that would benefit a Toronto Raptors team that could truly use a center to help address the infinite number of needs surrounding this team in the low post.

Even with Jonas Valanciunas making his NBA debut next season, the Raptors could still use another center to add to the equation in case he doesn't pan out.

Sacre would be a suitable backup just because of his size. The former Bulldog averaged 12 points, six boards and a block per in his final season with Gonzaga, and averaged as much as two blocks per in his third and fourth years.

57. New Jersey Nets: Chace Stanback

The New Jersey Nets were finally able to acquire a solid small forward in Gerald Wallace, but he's only addressing one of many problems.

For one, there's still no depth at the 3-spot. Adding Wallace was the equivalent of fixing a dent on a car in a bad Daytona wreck.

Chace Stanback won't be much of an addition, but he's worth a shot and should be given plenty of time to prove himself next year. As far as we know, the Nets could very well be without Deron Williams and end up giving players like Stanback far more minutes than we anticipated.

Stanback played three years at UNLV as their small forward and averaged as much as 13 points, six boards and two assists per.

He also converted on two three-pointers per at a 46 percent clip in his senior season.

58. Minnesota Timberwolves: Xavier Gibson

Xavier Gibson never had the greatest stats in his four years at Florida State, yet what are his redeeming qualities that will allow him to become a NBA draft pick?

Being 6'11" and weighing 248 pounds, and playing four years in college. If you're not a prolific stat-stuffer like so many of these other prospects, you're looked at for your size and your experience.

Gibson possesses both of those attributes, so he'll end up getting taken late in the draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Even with Kevin Love on the team, the Wolves could still use a big man to backup Love at the 4. Gibson never got enough minutes as a Seminole to prove himself, but is a project and the Wolves will have the time to mold him into the player they want him to become.

Gibson averaged seven points and four boards in only 19 minutes per in his senior year.

59. San Antonio Spurs: Chris Johnson

No relation to the Tennessee Titans' Pro Bowl running back, Dayton's Chris Johnson will be added on to a San Antonio Spurs team that maximizes your talent whether you like it or not.

So Johnson should consider himself a lucky man for being taken by one of the league's classiest franchises and one of the game's greatest coaches.

Playing four years with the Flyers, Johnson is a 6'6" forward who can beat you inside as well as out. In his senior season, he averaged 12 points, six rebounds and an assist per.

He shot 47 percent from the field and converted on two three-pointers per at a 40 percent rate. In the three years he received significant minutes with Dayton, Johnson shot 35 percent or better from beyond the arc.

60. Los Angeles Lakers: Ramone Moore

The NBA's version of Mr. Irrelevant will end up being Temple's Ramone Moore.

Moore shouldn't be too displeased with the fact that he's the last selection in the draft because he'll be joining a Los Angeles Lakers team that just may end up requiring his services.

After all, Moore will address the need for a consistent shooter as well as some needed depth at the 2-spot.

He played four seasons at Temple and saw his most impressive output come in his senior year where he averaged 17 points, four boards and three assists per. Moore shot 43 percent from the field and converted on two three-pointers per at a 38 percent clip.