2011 NBA Draft Results: 10 Biggest Reaches of the First and Second Round

The 2011 NBA Draft was a memorable one, as it featured many trades, a plethora of surprises and no shortage of international prospects.

After Kyrie Irving was taken number one overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers and Derrick Williams was picked at number two by the Minnesota Timberwolves, it seemed as if the rest of the draft had its fair share of surprises.

Whether it was Marshon Brooks getting drafted 25th to the Boston Celtics, or Brandon Knight falling to the eight pick to the Detroit Pistons, there were many players that fell much farther than predicted.

On the other hand, there were also many players like Jimmer Fredette out of BYU, who were reaches, in that they were taken much earlier than expected. Here are the 10 biggest reaches of the first and second rounds in the 2011 NBA Draft.

No. 10: Kyle Singler, Detroit Pistons

Kyle Singler was taken by the Detroit Pistons with the 33rd selection in the 2011 NBA Draft.

Singler, a 6'9'' small forward that shows glimpses of being able to play the power forward position, is a talent that has his fair share of weaknesses. Singler is a player that like to shoot the ball and contribute on the offensive end, as was made clear in his career with Duke.

The problem is, he is not the most consistent of shooters. Last season, he shot 43 percent from the field while making just 32 percent of his three-pointers attempted. For a player that averages 5.2 attempts from distance per game, making just 32 percent of them is a worry.

Singler also tends to struggle defensively, as his 6'9'', 225 pound frame doesn't matchup with his production. In just over 34 minutes a game, Singler averages 0.3 blocks and 6.8 rebounds per game.

Not to mention Singler was taken over players like Tyler Honeycutt, Jordan Williams, Trey Thompkins and Chandler Parsons.

Singler was a clear reach in this year's NBA Draft.

No. 9: Cory Joseph, San Antonio Spurs

To be honest, the San Antonio Spurs might have made a more valuable pick with the 59th pick in the NBA Draft than they did by taking Cory Joseph with the 29th pick.

Joseph averaged just 10.4 points and three assists in 32 minutes of play a game last season with the Texas Longhorns. Not to mention he is just a 6'3'', 185 pound guard that isn't exactly the most athletic of point guards in the draft class.

To his credit, this is a point guard that was just a freshman and is just 19 years old. Joseph has plenty of room to grow as a player and has the potential to do big things at the point guard position.

With Charles Jenkins, Shelvin Mack and Darius Morris still available when the Spurs made the selection, taking Joseph was just too big of a reach with that much talent left on the board. Jenkins was arguably a point guard that could have and should have been a top 20 selection in the draft.

No. 8: Reggie Jackson, Oklahoma City Thunder

At 6'3'', 208 pounds, Reggie Jackson is a physical, athletic point guard that has his fair share of potential to be a solid point guard in the league.

With the 24th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder went with Reggie Jackson.

Will he actually become an All-Star or top point guard in the league? Probably not.

Jackson is a score-first point guard that can pass the ball fairly well. He attracts defenders and is quick to the basket. However, according to ESPN.com's Chad Ford, Jackson did not go to any workouts for any team and had no interviews or physicals done.

It comes as a surprise that the Thunder would take Jackson with Charles Jenkins from Hofstra still on the board.

No. 7: Nolan Smith, Portland Trailblazers

Who saw Nolan Smith going 21st to the Portland Trailblazers?

I know I didn't.

Nolan Smith is an intelligent, quick point guard that can score the ball as well as any other player at his position in this draft class. Most would say that Smith is in fact a sleeper in this draft, as last season, he put on a show in place of Kyrie Irving.

In 37 games with the Duke Blue Devils last season, Smith averaged 20.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. Smith was projected to be a top 30 pick and somehow ended up as a 21st pick to the Trailblazers.

Smith is considered a reach, as he was selected higher than he was projected to be picked. Although most reaches have their share of risk behind it, Smith could surprisingly be an All-Star caliber player in the NBA if he plays to his potential.

No. 6: Tobias Harris, Charlotte Bobcats (Traded to Milwaukee Bucks)

Before the start of the 2011 NBA Draft, it could be assumed that Tennessee forward Tobias Harris would find himself as a late first round selection or possibly an early second round pick.

Sure enough, Harris was taken 19th in the NBA Draft by the Charlotte Bobcats. He would then be traded to the Milwaukee Bucks soon after.

The Bucks get a player that is the youngest in the entire 2011 NBA Draft, as well as a player that plays the game intelligently and has a good natural feel for the game. Harris is a positive addition, but one that was selected much higher than expected.

There are many question marks surrounding Harris. Will it take him several seasons to make an impact on an NBA team? Does he have the talent to make it at this level?

Sure enough these questions will be answered, but for now, Harris is without question a reach at the 19th selection in the draft.

No. 5: Markieff Morris, Phoenix Suns

Markieff Morris was not as highly regarded a propsect as his brother and teammate with the Kansas Jayhawks, Marcus Morris. Even still, Markieff was taken just before brother Marcus, taken with the 13th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns.

Morris has the ability to finish in the paint offensively while also boasting raw athleticism on the defensive end. He is a tough defensive player that can also get it done on offense.

Last season with the Jayhawks, Morris averaged 13.6 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game. Morris certainly won't produce consistent numbers on the offensive end, but his defensive play is what makes him a sell.

Markieff was projected to be a top 20 pick, but getting taken at 13 was plenty higher than expected. He is a reach, as Marcus Morris and Kawhi Leonard were still available. One could make the case that Leonard was a lock as a top 10 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.

No. 4: Jimmer Fredette, Milwaukee Bucks (Traded to Sacramento Kings)

Fredette was projected to be selected between the 13th and 16th selections and was taken 10th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft by the MIlwaykee Bucks.

Jimmer Fredette was as exciting player to watch last season with BYU, as he led the nation in scoring with nearly 29 points a contest.

Fredette is a tough player that has a passion for the game unmatched by most. His range is easily the best of any players in the draft class, as Fredette was regularly taking three-point shots from beyond NBA-range.

The issue with Fredette is that he is a player that is just 6'1'' and plays more of a shooting guard role than that of a point guard.

Will Fredette be able to lead his team as a starting point guard in this league? As fun a player as he is to watch and as talented as he may be, Fredette probably won't be that impactful of a point guard at the next level.

Fredette has the makings to be a great player in the NBA, but lacks height and experience playing the point guard position as a "true point guard."

No. 3: Bismack Biyombo, Sacramento Kings

With the seventh pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, people were in shock to see the Sacramento Kings take Bismack Biyombo with the seventh pick in the NBA Draft.

To his credit, Biyombo is a young, athletic talent that could make a great impact on an NBA team immediatly. Given Biyombo is just 18 years old and can make his presence felt on an NBA team as soon as next season make him all the more attractive of a prospect.

Yet Biyombo is a one-dimensional player who makes his living at the defensive end. Expect very little offensive production from Biyombo, as he is not the type of player that will contribute more than 10 points a nignt.

His defensive play is superb, as Biyombo could be an impactful player at the next level. Yet, at the seventh pick, Biyombo was put ahead of plenty of talented players that are much more capable of producing on both ends in the NBA.

No. 2: Tristan Thompson, Cleveland Cavaliers

Number four? What?

When the Cleveland Cavaliers took Tristan Thompson with the number four selection in the 2011 NBA Draft, fans had to have been wondering where that pick came from.

Tristan Thompson is a great talent that has proven he is athletic enough, tough enough and certainly skilled enough to be a solid player in the NBA. Yet, when most people had Thompson going at number eight or nine in the draft, Thompson is without question a reach in this year's draft.

Thompson has not fully developed his game and will take time to improve as a player and produce the numbers he is capable of. It might have been a smart selection by the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the pick has its risks.

Thompson put up average numbers with the Longhorns his freshman season with 13.1 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Yet at the end of the day, the selection of Thompson is as much a risk as any in this draft.

No. 1: Enes Kanter, Utah Jazz

Enes Kanter was projected as the third best player in the 2011 NBA Draft behind Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams. Even still, the Utah Jazz made a risky selection taking Kanter with the third pick in the draft.

The Utah Jazz are in need of a point guard, as they feature a solid front court rotation that doesn't need much adjustment. With Brandon Knight still available when the Jazz were on the clock with the third pick, taking Kanter was a mistake.

The Jazz are lead by point guard Devin Harris, who, throughout his career, has been unable to consistently help teams win games. Granted, he has been put in tough situations, his play has not been enough to get the job done.

With a top, young talent in Knight still available, the Jazz made the wrong choice going with Kanter. He may well in fact be a starting center in the league, a player that makes All-Star appearances and makes a name for himself in the league.

At the same time, he didn't play at all with the Wildcats last season, is a player that has a draft stock highly based on potential and doesn't fit the needs of a team like the Utah Jazz.

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