NBA Mock Draft 2012: Ranking the Top 60 Prospects

Less than a week from now, that 19-year-old is going to be the No. 1 pick and will become the newest member of the New Orleans Hornets.

Anthony Davis' selection at No. 1 is believed to be consensus. Davis is clearly the cream of the crop as far as this year's college and international talent goes. His shot-blocking and defensive prowess will make him a defensive anchor for years to come.

Of course, there are 59 other picks to take note of, which is why we've come up with the top 60 prospects in this week's upcoming draft.

Players from all over the world will be selected—many of them from Kentucky—and will become the newest generation of NBA talent.

We take a look at these 60 top prospects and figure out where they could end up going this Thursday.

1. New Orleans Hornets: Anthony Davis

Still believed to be the No. 1 pick of this year's draft, Anthony Davis to the New Orleans Hornets seems like a sure thing.

Even SLAM Magazine thinks so.

The former University of Kentucky star will do nothing other than improve a Hornets team that finished 21-45 last season.

2. Charlotte Bobcats: Thomas Robinson

The Charlotte Bobcats will unfortunately miss out on Anthony Davis, but will receive a valuable consolation prize in Kansas' Thomas Robinson.

In his third year with the Jayhawks, Robinson averaged near 18 points and 12 boards per game while leading his team to a runner-up finish in the national championship. He had 18 points and 17 rebounds in the loss.

Robinson will fill a void at power forward and help complete a solid young core between himself, guard Kemba Walker and shot-blocking forward Bismack Biyombo.

3. Washington Wizards: Bradley Beal

A freshman who led his Florida Gators to the Elite Eight, guard Bradley Beal would be a tremendous addition to a rebuilding Washington Wizards team.

With the move they just made to rid themselves of Rashard Lewis, the Wizards can look forward to a frontcourt featuring Trevor Ariza, Nene Hilario and Emeka Okafor. If they decide to go with Beal, he'll help create one of the league's quickest backcourts playing alongside John Wall.

A bench with the likes of Jordan Crawford, Trevor Booker and Kevin Seraphin only adds to the potential this team possesses.

Beal averaged 14.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists per in his lone season with the Gators.

4. Cleveland Cavaliers: Harrison Barnes

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be on the lookout for a small forward with the No. 4 pick, meaning it will come down to either Harrison Barnes or Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

Both players have their strengths and weaknesses. Specifically, Barnes possesses a superior offensive repertoire to Gilchrist, who plays superior defense.

A few weeks back, however, the Cavaliers reportedly showed interest in Barnes. Sports Illustrated reported that Cavaliers coach Byron Scott enjoys the idea of possessing a two-way threat like Barnes, who has manageable defense that could always improve.

Either way, Barnes or Gilchrist will fit in with the Cavs as long as Kyrie Irving is running the show at point.

5. Sacramento Kings: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

The Sacramento Kings have a plethora of young talent they have built from the draft.

Tyreke Evans, DeMarcus Cousins and Isaiah Thomas have helped to create a solid young core, but the Kings always appear to be missing something, and it's resulted in the team failing to win 30 or more games since 2008.

The Kings are well set at the 1, 2, 4 and 5, which means they'll probably end up drafting Michael Kidd-Gilchrist with the fifth pick.

Kidd-Gilchrist will fill in a huge void at small forward and is going to provide the team with an athlete who can play excellent perimeter defense.

6. Portland Trail Blazers: Andre Drummond

The Portland Trail Blazers finally caught a break with this sixth pick they garnered from a Brooklyn Nets team that would really enjoy being in this position right about now.

As vital as this pick would be to the Nets, it's just as important to the Trail Blazers. The team lost Brandon Roy and Greg Oden for good last season and went through a rebuilding phase that included firing head coach Nate McMillan and trading Gerald Wallace.

By waiving Oden, the team finally gave up on a painfully long experiment. Luckily for them, they'll have the opportunity to select a center who hasn't had injury problems in the past. That player is Andre Drummond, who averaged 10 points, eight rebounds and three blocks in his lone season at Connecticut.

Unlike the consensus No. 1 pick, Drummond has an NBA-ready body and the size to compete with any of the league's centers at 6'10", 270 pounds.

7. Golden State Warriors: Jeremy Lamb

Capable of playing the 2 or 3, UConn's Jeremy Lamb will essentially address two issues at the same time.

By trading away Monta Ellis to replace a void at center with Andrew Bogut, the Warriors depleted an already inferior backcourt. Rookie Klay Thompson, Nate Robinson and Charles Jenkins became the most reliable players alongside the oft-injured Stephen Curry.

The Warriors also took a hit with Dorell Wright, who didn't have nearly the same season as he did in his first year with the team, when he led the league in three-pointers.

Lamb, who has proven to be a deadly shooter and a slasher, will help add some depth to both positions as a guard/forward.

8. Toronto Raptors: Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard's draft stock has gone through the roof over the past few weeks.

The Weber State star averaged 24.5 points, five rebounds and four assists per game in his fourth season with the Wildcats.

As a result, Lillard has become one of the most highly coveted point guards in this year's draft and should be recognized by the Toronto Raptors with the eighth selection in the draft.

The Raptors have had Jose Calderon running the point since 2005 and haven't garnered much playoff experience out of it. Calderon has proven to be an excellent passer, but his scoring has never been feared and his defense is probably the worst amongst starters in the NBA.

Perhaps it's time for the Raptors to go in a different direction, or at least provide Calderon with some competition.

Toronto will also likely be receiving last year's lottery pick, Jonas Valanciunas.

9. Detroit Pistons: John Henson

The Detroit Pistons aren't about to form the "Bad Boys" of '80s fame, nor are they going to create the Eastern Conference powerhouse that dominated the mid-2000s.

That will have to wait. For now, it is still rebuilding time for the Detroit Pistons, who will most likely use this selection to take power forward John Henson out of North Carolina.

Henson averaged 14 points and 10 boards per in his final season with the Tar Heels. Teams interested in making him a lottery pick will most likely look to his length. Henson averaged three blocks per in his final two seasons, averaging under 30 minutes per game each year.

He'll apply some competition to Jonas Jerebko, who has yet to become the elite power forward they thought he would.

10. New Orleans Hornets: Kendall Marshall

The best pass-first point guard in this year's draft, Kendall Marshall could have an extremely bright career ahead of him if he continues to play with the mindset he possessed at North Carolina.

Marshall was among the NCAA's top passers after averaging 9.8 assists per game in his second and final season at the college level.

He also averaged eight points and shot 35 percent from beyond the arc, but it will be his court vision and fundamental passing that will cause him to receive so much attention as a lottery pick.

The Hornets will complement their new starting center with possibly the point guard of the future.

Marshall will just have to beat out Jarrett Jack for the starting job on a Hornets team that may suddenly appear more formidable than ever thought last year.

11. Portland Trail Blazers: Dion Waiters

The Portland Trail Blazers will receive their second pick in the lottery at No. 11 and could end up using it to bolster the backcourt after adding Andre Drummond earlier.

Waiters' draft stock has skyrocketed since tryouts and combines have been held. It's resulted in Waiters shooting up to a lottery pick after he was previously believed to be a late first-round pick.

Dion would be selected to aid a Trail Blazers backcourt that could become significantly weaker if Jamal Crawford ends up leaving. Waiters could fill in that role as a shooter; he hit 36 percent of his three-pointers last season with Syracuse.

Waiters also averaged 12.6 points, 2.3 boards and 2.6 assists per.

12. Milwaukee Bucks: Meyers Leonard

After trading away Andrew Bogut due to constant injury problems, the Milwaukee Bucks essentially made it known that they're going to need a center in either this year's draft or free agency.

Thankfully, this year's draft is full of power forward and centers, which means Drew Gooden does not have to be the starting center again next season.

Meyers Leonard out of Illinois, however, could fill that void left by Bogut. Leonard is a true center, standing at 7'1" and weighing in at 245 pounds. He has a scoring touch around the rim that enabled him to average 14 points, as well as eight boards and two blocks per.

Leonard will need to assert himself at the professional level if he wants to put that size to good use. A player with his body could easily become a force in this league with proper footwork, a short jumper and the ability to defend without fouling.

13. Phoenix Suns: Perry Jones III

Perry Jones III to the Phoenix Suns is a risky pick, but one that could pay off with great reward.

Out of Baylor, Jones has been put under a microscope through the months that will eventually lead up to the beginning of his career.

Jones has been criticized for a number of reasons. At 6'11", 235 pounds, Jones doesn't always utilize that size and strength to his advantage and will instead shy away from contact to take a jumper.

Perry has versatility, which is probably his greatest attribute, and would be able to run multiple positions for the Suns.

The success of the team is indeterminable, as Steve Nash's eventual decision will make all the difference on whether or not the first few years of Jones' career are going to be truly worth remembering.

14. Houston Rockets: Terrence Ross

An athletic small forward with plenty of potential on both ends of the floor, Terrence Ross will help add some needed scoring and resistance at the 3.

A job currently occupied by Chase Budinger, the Rockets didn't receive as much support as they wanted from the third-year forward out of Arizona.

The Rockets also missed the postseason yet again. The team needs a solid role player who can add some versatility to this team. Even with the likes of Kyle Lowry, Kevin Martin and Luis Scola, as well as filling the void at center with Samuel Dalembert, the Rockets still can't play well enough down the stretch to take it to the next level.

Ross will provide the team with an extra boost at the perimeter. He shot 37 percent beyond the arc and converted two three-pointers per. He is also an athlete who can score from anywhere as well as rebound.

15. Philadelphia 76ers: Austin Rivers

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking for that game-changing player who can take over.

After losing in seven games to the Boston Celtics, it's become apparent that the Sixers need a player who can step up and score when the team needs it most.

Look no further than Austin Rivers. The Duke freshman averaged 15.4 points on 12 shots per in his lone season as a Blue Devil. He also converted nearly two three-pointers per on 36.5 percent shooting. His free-throw shooting was surprisingly suspect, however, as he only shot 66 percent from the line.

I wouldn't blame that on any "clutch gene," though.

Rivers is capable of playing the 1 or 2 and could provide some needed scoring if Jrue Holiday or Louis Williams are unable to consistently produce on offense.

16. Houston Rockets: Terrence Jones

Yet another Kentucky Wildcat—and certainly not the last—to be taken in this year's draft, power forward Terrence Jones could be taken by the Houston Rockets.

The Rockets, who just drafted at No. 14, will be looking to bolster their frontcourt with the possibility that the 39-year-old Marcus Camby may not be with the team next year. Patrick Patterson has yet to prove that he is the backup small or power forward that is necessary for the team's future success.

Jones will provide the Rockets with a completely different look when Luis Scola checks out. Jones is a high-energy defender who can guard multiple positions. He averaged 1.8 blocks and 1.3 steals per in his final season with the Wildcats.

Jones also averaged 12.5 points per, but he still has a few major aspects of his offensive game that will need improvement.

17. Dallas Mavericks: Tyler Zeller

The Dallas Mavericks sure did miss Tyson Chandler last year.

Not even Brendan Haywood, who is set to earn over $50 million from the Mavericks, could replace the huge void left on the defensive end once Chandler was recruited by the New York Knicks.

Haywood's defense was solid, but his offense was a liability. His backup, Ian Mahinmi, showed off some promise, but not enough to make the Mavericks certain they have their centers of the future.

The Mavericks will need to add a center who could make his presence felt on the defensive end, thus why they could potentially end up drafting Tyler Zeller.

The 7'0" Zeller averaged 1.5 blocks per game last year, as well as an even more encouraging 16.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per. His scoring touch around the rim would be huge for the Mavericks if they look to add on a possible center for the future.

18. Minnesota Timberwolves: Evan Fournier

The first projected international product to be taken in the draft, Evan Fournier hails from France and could become the Minnesota Timberwolves' next starting shooting guard.

The Timberwolves seem to have every other starting position set: Ricky Rubio at the 1, Derrick Williams at the 3, Kevin Love at the 4 and Nikola Pekovic at the 5. The 2 has yet to be filled, however, with Wayne Ellington and Wes Johnson yet to prove that they can live up to receiving starter's minutes.

Fournier averaged 14 points, three rebounds and two assists per. He shot 43 percent from the field and 28 percent from beyond the arc.

He'll add another dimension to the Timberwolves offense with his ability to facilitate and create shots for himself as well as his teammates.

19. Orlando Magic: Arnett Moultrie

Even if Dwight Howard decides to stick around for the long haul, the Orlando Magic will need to sign a big man who can either replace him or back him up.

The Magic aren't drafting high enough to find the next possible Dwight Howard, but they could just as easily add on a solid big who can score around the rim, rebound and play solid defense.

Mississippi State's Arnett Moultrie could be that player.

In his only year with the Bulldogs (he spent two previous seasons at UTEP), Moultrie averaged 15.8 points and 10.6 rebounds. The fact that he only averaged 0.8 blocks per despite being 6'11" will leave some wary, but it is always something he can improve upon—especially with Howard possibly being a mentor.

The Magic need Moultrie after trading away Marcin Gortat and not receiving the type of impact they expected from Daniel Orton.

20. Denver Nuggets: Moe Harkless

A player who has also seen his draft stock rise over the past few weeks, Moe Harkless out of St. John's could be this year's steal.

Projected to be taken late in the first round, the Denver Nuggets should pounce on the opportunity to draft the athletic and versatile Harkless. The Nuggets are absolutely stacked with role players who are leading the team, but could always use a player to add some more versatility and a scoring touch within the perimeter.

Harkless averaged 15.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals, 1.4 blocks and 1.4 assists per game. See what I mean? Versatile.

He needs to improve his perimeter game, but his defense and athleticism will aid him early on in what could be a prosperous NBA career.

21. Boston Celtics: Quincy Miller

With the first of consecutive picks, the Boston Celtics will have to choose wisely in order to make sure there is still a team worth watching following the eventual departures of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen.

With Garnett talking retirement (from ESPN's Chris Forsberg) and Allen already showing interest in other teams for his upcoming free agency (from ESPN's Brian Windhorst), the Celtics will need to get some talent to surround the likes of Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley and Jeff Green for the future.

Quincy Miller could represent a start for the Celtics. The Baylor star averaged 11 points and five rebounds per game while shooting 35 percent from deep.

At 6'9", Miller could either create a size advantage at the 3 or become a stretch 4.

22. Boston Celtics: Jared Sullinger

Jared Sullinger has seen his draft stock slip significantly since tales of back injuries started plaguing his name (via ESPN's Chad Ford).

While I said that the Celtics will have to draft smart in order to prepare for the future, they could also have a high-reward situation if Sullinger turns out to be healthy and devoid of any injuries.

Sullinger was originally a lottery pick and was even argued as a No. 1 pick at one time. An impressive freshman season gave NBA organizations plenty of reason to be excited following his sophomore season, which would be the time he'd declare for the draft.

Sullinger had another great season, averaging 17.6 points and 9.3 rebounds per, but these red flags that have recently popped up will hurt the 6'9" athlete.

However, the Celtics will add an extremely impressive athlete who is capable of playing multiple positions if he turns out to be healthy.

23. Atlanta Hawks: Andrew Nicholson

If last year proved anything, it's that the Atlanta Hawks need to bolster their frontcourt.

When Al Horford went down with an injury, the Hawks were left searching for answers on how to replace him. Ivan Johnson, Vladimir Radmanovic and Erick Dampier became regular names in the rotation because of a lack of depth in that department.

Andrew Nicholson could help address those issues. The 6'9" star out of St. Bonaventure could score inside and outside, all while making his impact felt on the boards and as a form of resistance at the rim on defense.

He averaged 18.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and two blocks per in his fourth and final season with the Bonnies.

24. Cleveland Cavaliers: Tony Wroten

Capable of playing the 1 or 2, Washington's Tony Wroten would help fill in voids at both positions if drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Wroten could fill in a huge void at the shooting guard as well as play the role of backup to Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving.

He averaged 16.7 points, five rebounds and 3.6 assists per last year, but the fact that he averaged 3.8 turnovers and had no stable jump shot whatsoever will raise red flags around his game.

Shooting guard may be a stretch for Wroten, but him being a backup to Irving could work. He would become the pass-first option to Irving's scorer's mentality.

25. Memphis Grizzlies: Tyshawn Taylor

A point guard out of Kansas, Tyshawn Taylor will look to bolster an offensively inconsistent Memphis Grizzlies backcourt.

Tony Allen and Mike Conley Jr. are great defenders who know how to use their hands. However, they sometimes lack in their ability to hit shots from outside and to attack inside.

Taylor is capable of demonstrating both skills as far as an offensive player goes. He averaged 16.6 points on 48 percent shooting while also converting 38 percent of his four three-point attempts per. He also dished out five assists and grabbed 1.3 steals per contest.

Taylor would be an excellent backup to Conley and would help fill in a void that was so lacking it forced the Grizzlies to sign Gilbert Arenas.

26. Indiana Pacers: Royce White

A questionable selection, Royce White has seen his draft stock drop due to reported anxiety issues (from ESPN's Myron Medcalf).

However, if he turns out to be the player he was at Iowa State in his only season with the team, White could become known as a steal because of his versatility. 

White isn't like your average 6'8", 270-pound forward. He can play just about any position, including point guard, which could be his most efficient position after averaging five assists per as the team's facilitator last year.

White also averaged 13.4 points and 9.3 rebounds, becoming one of the few players at the NCAA level to average at least 10-5-5.

A selection by the Indiana Pacers would fit, as the team is on the lookout for some depth to add to their bench.

27. Miami Heat: Festus Ezeli

Believe it or not, the Miami Heat may have already found their starting center of the future in Chris Bosh.

However, it still doesn't mean the Heat can't continue to pursue a true center who can be an aggressive defender and rebounder around the rim. With Dexter Pittman and Eddy Curry ineffective and Udonis Haslem losing his lift, the time to find a center is now.

The Heat will be fortunate enough to have a few centers drop to No. 27, including Vanderbilt's Festus Ezeli.

Ezeli declared for the draft after his fourth year with the Commodores, where he averaged 10.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and two blocks per.

At 6'11", 255 pounds, Ezeli may just be the answer to one of the team's biggest flaws.

28. Oklahoma City: Fab Melo

Quick: Name the Oklahoma City Thunder's backup power forward and centers after Nick Collison!

If you said, "Nobody worth mentioning," then you are absolutely correct.

Outside of Collison, the Thunder are reduced to the likes of Nazr Mohammed and Cole Aldrich, who can't even get minutes despite being 7'0". The Thunder need to have a center who can provide some reliable depth at the 4 and 5 spots.

Fab Melo could be the answer.

The 7'0", 255-pound Brazilian out of Syracuse spent the majority of his college career either on the bench or involved in off-court trouble. In the little amount of time he had to prove himself, Melo averaged 7.8 points. 5.8 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per.

Melo is a risky pick because of his off-court activities, but he could reap huge rewards for the Thunder if he can maintain focus.

29. Chicago Bulls: Jeffery Taylor

Don't judge him on that stance—Vanderbilt's Jeffery Taylor can flat-out shoot the basketball with the best of them.

In his senior year, Taylor converted 1.8 three-pointers per game and shot 42 percent from beyond the arc. He also converted 16 points per on 49 percent shooting shooting from the field to go along with 5.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals per.

Taylor, a small forward, is capable of playing the 2 and 3, which could be huge if the current rumors involving the Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng turn into reality (via ESPN's Ian Whittell).

Taylor probably wouldn't become a starter so soon, but he would still add another huge dimension to the Bulls bench as a defender and scorer who can take it into the lane.

30. Golden State Warriors: John Jenkins

How about one more Vanderbilt player?

The Commodores surprisingly have a few players projected to go in the first round, with John Jenkins possibly being the last player to get drafted in the first round by the Golden State Warriors.

Jenkins would add an elite perimeter threat in the Warriors backcourt. He converted 3.8 three-pointers per on 44 percent this past season. It wasn't a fluke, either, as Jenkins shot 48 percent in his freshman season and 41 percent in his sophomore season.

Once again, it's the Warriors simply trying to fill in a few voids with some reliability coming off the bench.

31. Charlotte Bobcats: Marquis Teague

Still not even the last Kentucky Wildcat to go in this year's draft, point guard Marquis Teague finds himself either going late in the first round or early in the second after a strong second half to the season.

Teague finished the season averaging 10 points, 4.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds per. He supported the cause with a 14-point effort in the team's national championship victory over Kansas.

Teague will help to add another dimension to the point guard position, currently occupied by D.J. Augustin and Kemba Walker.

However, Walker is capable of playing the 2. This would give Teague, a pass-first guard, the opportunity to provide Augustin with some competition.

32. Washington Wizards: Draymond Green

One of the more underrated draft prospects, Michigan State's Draymond Green is coming off a senior season where he averaged a double-double for the first time in his four-year college career.

The 6'7" Green finished the season averaging 16 points, 10.6 boards and 3.8 assists per. With that type of versatility at the 3 and 4, the Washington Wizards can't afford not to select Green, who could fall this late due to the amount of talent in the frontcourt coming into the draft.

Green would answer a large issue at the 3 and would provide some more support to a frontcourt that's sure to only improve over the draft and free-agency period.

33. Cleveland Cavaliers: Doron Lamb

I promise—this is the last Kentucky Wildcat in this year's draft.

Shooting guard Doron Lamb is a perfect fit for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are in desperate need of a 2-guard. Even after possibly selecting Tony Wroten late in the first round, they still need a pure 2 who can play the position well as a ball-handler, facilitator and shooter.

Lamb could be the answer to all three of those needs. While he only averaged 1.5 assists per in his final season with Kentucky, Lamb still proved to be a capable ball-handler.

He also averaged 13.7 points per while being deadly on the perimeter after shooting 47 percent from deep last year and 49 percent the year before.

34. Cleveland Cavaliers: Miles Plumlee

The Cleveland Cavaliers have picks peppered all over this draft thanks to the sign-and-trade that sent LeBron James to Miami.

Yeah, it was a sign-and-trade. Look it up.

Nevertheless, the Cavs have yet another pick, this time coming in at No. 34. They just might use it to acquire a center after showcasing a weakness down low when Anderson Varejao succumbed to an injury last year. If frontcourt talent is what you need in this year's draft, you can find it just about anywhere.

Miles Plumlee out of Duke is worth a look. The 6'10", 245-pound center's stats weren't off the charts, but he does have size and the domineering presence to at least deter slashers from entering the lane.

Plumlee averaged 6.6 points, 7.1 boards and 0.9 blocks in his senior season with the Blue Devils.

35. Golden State Warriors: Will Barton

A 6'6" shooting guard out of Memphis, Will Barton's height will be a huge attribute to apply to his position.

With so many undersized 2-guards entering the draft, a player like Barton—who may just drop down to the second round—would be a huge asset to a team like the Golden State Warriors.

The Warriors will be on the lookout for guards after trading away Monta Ellis. While Klay Thompson will most likely end up starting in his place, the team still needs to work out issues. This includes the fact that Nate Robinson and Charles Jenkins are their top contributors off the bench in the backcourt.

That's no way to live and it's no way to win.

Barton will provide the team with another slasher and shooter, as well as a great rebounder for a player his size. He averaged eight rebounds per last season to accompany 18 points and three assists per.

36. Sacramento Kings: Darius Miller

Oh, did I say Doron Lamb was the last Wildcat to go in the draft?

Well, I was lying. It's actually 6'8" guard Darius Miller, who will most likely be the final selection for the Wildcats in a stacked draft class.

Miller saw his minutes decrease this past season, from 31 the previous year to a mere 26. As a result, his stats took a hit. However, they didn't regress as much as you would think. Miller actually adjusted to the decrease in minutes nicely and still managed to average 10 points, three rebounds and two assists per game.

He also shot 38 percent from deep and converted 1.4 three-pointers a game.

Miller would help to strengthen a Sacramento Kings backcourt that currently has Marcus Thornton and Tyreke Evans—the latter of which is very well capable of playing the point—running at the 2.

37. Toronto Raptors: Jae Crowder

Can you ever go wrong with a player who is still rocking dreads?

Just look at Kenneth Faried.

Alright, maybe I'm just generalizing a little there, but Jae Crowder still has plenty of potential to make a huge impact in this league if given the opportunity.

A 6'6" forward capable of playing multiple positions, Crowder is a high-energy player with a perimeter and inside game. In his second year with Marquette, Crowder averaged 17.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and a staggering 2.5 steals per to lead his Golden Eagles all the way to the Sweet 16.

Crowder scored 25 points on 10-of-20 shooting in the team's opening-round win against BYU.

He made his impact felt from the perimeter as well, hitting 35 percent of his five three-point attempts per.

38. Denver Nuggets: Jared Cunningham

Oregon State's finest, guard Jared Cunningham is set to be a second-round selection after an impressive junior season with the Beavers.

Cunningham posted averages of 17.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.5 steals per in his final season. He also shot 45 percent from the field and converted 1.4 three-pointers per game on 34 percent shooting.

Basically, this is a guy who's going to make his impact felt on both ends of the floor. That should fit right in with a Denver Nuggets team that is always looking for players to score as well as those who can also play solid defense.

Coach George Karl should enjoy having Cunningham running at the 2 behind Arron Afflalo.

39. Detroit Pistons: Kim English

Spending four seasons at school may not be the hottest thing to do lately, but it does leave an impression on NBA organizations.

Unless you're a superstar who's NBA-ready, three or four years of college basketball is always recommended for players serious about moving up in the draft and maturing their game to suit NBA standards.

Kim English may have just earned a spot on an NBA roster after spending four years as Missouri's point guard.

Following three erratic seasons with Missouri, English had a breakout senior year where he shot above 40 percent from the field (52 percent) and above 40 percent from beyond the arc (46 percent) for the first time.

That shooting stroke will be a huge asset to the Detroit Pistons if they want him to become another ball-handler on the team next to Brandon Knight.

40. Portland Trail Blazers: Kyle O'Quinn

It never hurts to have more size.

The Portland Trail Blazers need as much as they can get, even after drafting Andre Drummond with their lottery pick.

The team is in a serious rebuilding phase, and adding a 6'10" center like Kyle O'Quinn would only help the process go quicker.

O'Quinn spent four seasons at Norfolk State and impressed in his final two to earn this selection in the second round. His top year came in his junior season, where he averaged 16.4 points, 11.1 rebounds and 3.4 blocks per game.

However, he does have significant improvements to make. His mid-range game is questionable, and he dealt with foul trouble throughout his final three season with the team, earning over three fouls per each year.

41. Portland Trail Blazers: Kostas Papanikolaou

The second international player to be taken in this year's draft, Kostas Papanikolaou is little-known other than him being a solid role player on the powerhouse Olympiakos team in Greece.

The 21-year-old Kostas has been playing in the EuroLeague for the past two seasons and just recently averaged 6.1 points and 3.4 rebounds in 20 minutes per game.

Kostas is a small forward and would fit in well with the Portland Trail Blazers, who will pick for the second consecutive time.

The Blazers are lacking talent off the bench at the 3 and could use a player like Kostas to provide relief for Nicolas Batum.

42. Milwaukee Bucks: Orlando Johnson

Adding some more backcourt talent to the Milwaukee Bucks certainly wouldn't hurt the team.

Orlando Johnson out of UCSB is coming off three impressive seasons to end his career, with averages of 19.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.9 steals per.

Johnson also shot 45 percent from the field and an even more impressive 43 percent from beyond the arc.

It was the second consecutive year he was able to convert two three-pointers per game for an entire season. That's going to greatly assist him on his move to the NBA, especially on a Bucks team that could use a perimeter shooter.

43. Atlanta Hawks: Darius Johnson-Odom

A point guard out of Marquette, Darius Johnson-Odom will help to add another versatile and dual-threat player at the position for the Atlanta Hawks.

The Hawks have been riding with Jeff Teague, but could still use the help at point. Jeremy Pargo—also a point guard—has proven to be a capable shooter, but hasn't shown he can be a facilitator who can get involved from a passing standpoint.

Johnson-Odom could answer that call after averaging at least 2.4 assists per in his final three seasons as a Golden Eagle.

He also averaged 18.3 points and shot 39 percent from beyond the arc while converting two three-pointers per for the third consecutive season.

44. Detroit Pistons: Kevin Murphy

A shooting guard out of widely known Tennessee Tech, Kevin Murphy is one of those cases in which you don't know if his performance was due to a weak strength of schedule or because he's actually that good.

To garner a second-round selection, he actually is that good. There have been players from Tennessee Tech to post up those averages before, but none like Murphy, who has proven to have the talent to succeed in the NBA.

Murphy spent four seasons with the Golden Eagles. He improved yearly, topping off in his senior season with 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He also shot 44 percent from the field and 42 percent from beyond the arc on nearly six three-point attempts per.

The Detroit Pistons will add Murphy as a 2-guard, and he should be a reliable option in the rotation because of his shooting ability.

45. Philadelphia 76ers: Drew Gordon

A power forward who does most of his scoring inside, Drew Gordon would be a huge complement to the versatile Thaddeus Young coming off the bench.

While Young is subjected mostly to mid-range jumpers and the occasional drive, Gordon is more of a power forward in the traditional sense, creating his damage near the rim.

The fact that Gordon's jumper is questionable will hurt him. It seems that every team that wants to be a contender needs to have a stretch 4. However, the Philadelphia 76ers already have that in guys like Young and Elton Brand, which makes Gordon all the more valuable.

The New Mexico Lobo averaged 13.7 points and 11.1 rebounds in his final year.

46. New Orleans Hornets: Bernard James

The New Orleans Hornets may have utilized their first pick to sign a center, but it doesn't mean they can't continue to bolster a frontcourt that's only going to look more formidable as the draft progresses.

Bernard James out of Florida State may address some issues at a power-forward position that was up in the air all year last season. It got so bad that there were names starting at the 4 for the Hornets that we've never even heard. Guys like Gustavo Ayon and Jason Smith became regular starters by the end of the year.

James possibly won't change that, especially if the team ends up keeping Chris Kaman, but he certainly couldn't hurt. The 6'10" power forward averaged 10.8 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per and shot an impressive 61 percent from the field.

A lack of a jumper will hurt, but the fact that he's a bruiser and banger down low will aid him in becoming a second-round selection.

47. Utah Jazz: Scott Machado

The Utah Jazz need as much help in their backcourt about as much as any other team.

A team with low-post presences in the form of Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap and Derrick Favors should not be subjected to clean sweeps in the first round. A team like that has obvious flaws in its formation, and they need to do all that's necessary to turn those weaknesses into strengths.

Drafting Iona's Scott Machado may not be the solution, but it's a start. The Jazz were severely lacking last season with the likes of Devin Harris and C.J. Miles starting at the 1 and 2, suffering later on without a consistent perimeter threat.

The 6'1" Machado improved his three-point shot significantly over his four seasons with Iona. He went from shooting 28 percent as a freshman to 40 percent during his senior season, when he also converted a three-pointer per for the second consecutive season.

48. New York Knicks: Tornike Shengelia

A 6'9" forward out of Georgia—the country, not the state—Tornike Shengelia is a combo forward capable of playing the 3 and 4 efficiently.

Shengelia played in nine EuroLeague games last year, averaging 8.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per. He was recently named runner-up MVP at a EuroLeague camp earlier this month after showcasing some impressive, aggressive play.

Tornike recognizes his size and advantages over opposing power forwards, which would be huge for any team that drafts him.

Our prediction of where he's going? The New York Knicks, because they could truly use the depth at the 3 and 4.

49. Orlando Magic: Kris Joseph

A small forward out of Syracuse, Kris Joseph could end up having more of an impact in his first season than even he would expect.

The Magic have been running Hedo Turkoglu as their small forward, but his regression as a defender and a consistent offensive threat is only hurting the team. He hasn't achieved near the form he had during the team's last NBA Finals run, which leaves the starting position and depth at the 3 questionable.

Joseph could be the answer to those problems. He averaged 13.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per in his senior season with the Orange. He's a solid perimeter shooter, but he's just as capable a driver, which would be a huge for a Magic team that could add another dimension to its offense.

50. Denver Nuggets: Mike Scott

Spending five seasons with Virginia, small forward Mike Scott earned starter's minutes over his final four seasons with the team, capping it off with a huge senior season that's possibly the reason for him earning a second-round selection.

Scott averaged 18 points on 56 percent shooting to go along with 8.3 boards per.

Scott's driving ability and length aids him at the 3, but his lack of a consistent jumper won't help his cause.

The Denver Nuggets could find a spot suitable for Scott in the rotation, although he'll have to compete with the likes of Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler for any sort of minutes.

51. Boston Celtics: Kevin Jones

The Boston Celtics will continue their run of stocking up on young talent with the selection of forward Kevin Jones out of West Virginia.

Jones, who spent four seasons with the Mountaineers, averaged 19.9 points and 10.9 rebounds as a senior. Not bad for someone who is supposed to be a projected second-rounder.

So, what's the reason why Jones is projected to go so low? Critics question whether or not he is ready to become a 6'8" power forward. His body type isn't near that of Charles Barkley, and his athleticism doesn't exceed that of other power forwards who could out-jump him.

Jones has attempted to add a perimeter jumper but only saw it regress, as his three-point percentage dropped to 27 percent after shooting as well as 40 percent his sophomore season.

52. Golden State Warriors: Furkan Aldemir

A 6'9" power forward from Turkey, Furkan Aldemir could be the steal of this year's draft, thanks in part to his size and aggressiveness on the boards.

Aldemir recently averaged 6.5 rebounds per in a Turkish league after averaging 4.8 in the EuroLeague.

Needless to say, those are impressive numbers for a 20-year-old playing in leagues that aren't known for giving players that young significant minutes.

Aldemir also shot 61 percent in the Turkish league. His jumper is nonexistent, which means he'll have to put on weight if he looks forward to having an NBA career.

53. Los Angeles Clippers: JaMychal Green

The Los Angeles Clippers proved last season that they need serious help in their frontcourt.

As good as Reggie Evans and Kenyon Martin were in the postseason, those two aren't suitable enough to consistently play well for an entire 82-game regular season and the playoffs that follow.

The Clippers need young talent off their bench at the 3 and 4. Martin and Evans aren't going to cut it. Not in this lifetime. Not ever.

JaMychal Green consistently produced in his four years at Alabama. He averaged at least 10 points and seven rebounds each season and showed off some incredible athleticism for a player his size (6'8", 240 pounds).

54. Philadelphia 76ers: Khris Middleton

A wiry small forward out of Texas A&M, the 6'7", 210-pound Khris Middleton could end up being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers for his versatility and ability to penetrate.

The Sixers have enough shooters; they need slashers and scorers who can turn the tide of a game. They already drafted Austin Rivers in the first round, and adding Middleton will only help to bolster one of the league's top benches.

Middleton finished off his career with two solid seasons, but actually regressed in his junior year. He averaged 14.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists as a sophomore before averaging 13.2 points, 5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in his final year with the Aggies.

Perhaps a fourth year might have been best to even it out.

55. Dallas Mavericks: William Buford

Seeing his draft stock bounce up and down throughout the past two seasons, Ohio State's Will Buford may be relegated to being a late second-round selection.

This comes after he was believed to be an early second-round pick only a few weeks prior.

Buford is mostly known as a shooter after four seasons at Ohio State, where he converted at least one three-pointer per. He shot better than 35 percent from beyond the arc each year, including a junior season where he nailed nearly two three-pointers per on 44 percent shooting.

With Jason Terry on the verge of leaving, the Dallas Mavericks could use a player to replace his shooting touch.

56. Toronto Raptors: Henry Sims

Surprisingly, neither Aaron Gray nor Jamaal Magloire were sufficient enough to become a reliable starting center for the Toronto Raptors.

Henry Sims may not be, either, but he does give the team a young option that could be molded into a possible starter.

Sims spent four years at Georgetown, but was given starting minutes only in his senior season. In response, he averaged 11.6 points, 6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.4 blocks per game.

At 6'10", those 3.5 assists per should be enticing to any team looking for an interior presence that can involve his teammates.

57. Brooklyn Nets: J'Covan Brown

Winner of the most unique name in this year's draft, point guard J'Covan Brown stands 6'1" and could end up being the floor general of the future for the Brooklyn Nets.

We sincerely hope it doesn't come to that. It's nothing against Brown; it's just that it would be much nicer to see Deron Williams providing a sliver of hope to a Nets franchise that could really use it.

Brown spent three seasons with the Texas Longhorns, with his final season being his best by far. Brown averaged 20.1 points, 3.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds per in his third and last season at the college level, impressing scouts with his ability to score and distribute.

58. Minnesota Timberwolves: Tomas Satoransky

A 6'7" combo guard out of Czech Republic, Tomas Satoransky is just as capable of playing the role of a shooting guard as he is running the point.

The 20-year-old will aid a team like the Minnesota Timberwolves, especially at the 2, but he has several aspects to improve on, including his quickness off the dribble. If he isn't capable of defending or creating space, he's going to have an extremely tough time creating an NBA career.

Satoransky is a high-reward player, however. His size is a huge positive at those positions, and his length will only aid him on his NBA journey.

59. San Antonio Spurs: Leon Radosevic

Twenty-two years old out of Croatia, the 6'9" Leon Radosevic could become a late second-round selection if a team is willing to take a chance on the little-known international product.

If anybody is going to take that chance, it'll be the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs have been known to turn just about anything they touch into gold, as they've shown with guys like Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, DeJuan Blair, Kawhi Leonard and Gary Neal.

Radosevic could become a reliable player if given the minutes. He's primarily an interior scorer and will need to add some serious muscle if he even wants to begin thinking about banging down low with fellow 6'9" forwards.

60. Los Angeles Lakers: Tu Holloway

Runner-up in this year's most unique name contest, Tu Holloway will be Mr. Irrelevant as the last pick in the draft.

Of course, I'm not sure of that. It's just an assumption. Nobody knows for sure who is going where; that's what makes the draft tolerable—the unpredictability of it.

The Lakers will be using their lone pick in the draft to select a point guard who could provide some support for the likes of Ramon Sessions.

The 6'0" Holloway spent four seasons at Xavier, two of them being excellent all-around years where he even managed to average 19.7 points, 5.4 assists and five rebounds as a junior.