NBA Draft 2019: Projecting both rounds in post-NCAA Tournament mock

By Brian Rauf | Apr 12, 2019

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 16: Teammates RJ Barrett #5 and Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils react after defeating the Florida State Seminoles 73-63 in the championship game of the 2019 Men's ACC Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 24: Nassir Little #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after dunking the ball against the Washington Huskies during their game in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

16) Orlando Magic – Kevin Porter Jr., PG/SG, USC

The Magic made the playoffs but are still very much building their long-term roster, particularly in the backcourt. Porter’s size, athleticism, and versatility should have made him a top-five pick, but he does come with some character and off-court concerns. This would be a good place for a team like Orlando to gamble on him.

17) Brooklyn Nets – Nassir Little, SF, North Carolina

Brooklyn has turned into a playoff team thanks to their ability to develop late first-round talent (and, you know, trading for D’Angelo Russell). They may be able to get Little in the second half of the first round even though he’s every bit as talented as the top three players in the draft. Little needs some years to develop and reach his full potential, but that potential is of a star and the Nets have proven they can get the most out of their young players.

18) Boston Celtics (via Los Angeles Clippers) – Nickeil Alexander-Walker, PG, Virginia Tech

After taking two versatile big men with their first two picks, Boston addresses their point guard need here with Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Kyrie Irving and Terry Rozier will both be free agents this offseason and, while they aren’t expected to lose both, Alexander-Walker would provide a bit of security. At 6-5, he’s also big enough to play alongside either player.

19) San Antonio Spurs – Rui Hachimura, PF, Gonzaga

A projected top-ten pick earlier this season, Hachimura’s stock has fallen while teammate Brandon Clarke’s has risen. Already a great offensive player inside the arc, Hachimura is a smart player whose game is still raw. San Antonio’s system, which Hachimura has the basketball IQ to excel in, can help him reach his full potential

20) Indiana Pacers – KZ Okpala, PF/SF, Stanford

Indiana has a very solid lineup but could use a bit more depth. Enter Okpala, a raw 6-9 forward who can play inside or out. That versatility will intrigue the Pacers here – if they elect to keep the pick.

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