NBA Mock Draft 2021: Updated mock draft after combine and key deadline
By William Cash
Scouting Report. Gonzaga. Corey Kispert. 15. player. Pick Analysis. Small Forward. 142
I think Washington is still in win-now mode and Kispert is the best guy in the draft to help with that. As his ceiling is low, his floor is high. Kispert is an excellent shooter and can hit from anywhere on the court. He is also a good defender with an excellent basketball IQ and rarely turns the ball over. Kispert will be an excellent three and D player that can contribute on day 1. This is something that Washington could use to help space the floor for Russell Westbrook.
Pick Analysis. Alperen Sengun. 14. player. 41. Scouting Report. Center. Besiktas (Turkey)
Yes, I am aware the Warriors spent last year’s no.2 pick on James Wiseman, but the Warriors are still in need of center help. Sengun is a throwback big who does most of his damage with his back behind the basket. He is an excellent passer and a good on-ball defender. Sengun is not a great outside shooter but there is potential as he shoots 80% from the free-throw line. While Sengun is not the most polished player in the draft he has the ceiling to be a smaller Nikola Vucevic. Which any team would love to have.
Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 13. UConn. James Bouknight. player. 100. Point Guard
I think the Pacers could use a spark plug off the bench. Bouknight is that guy, as he has an excellent first step that allows him to get to the rim and finish at ease. He has a very tight handle with the ball and can play either the one or the two with his ability to cut off-ball. Bouknight does need to work on his shooting mechanics to give him more of a consistent jump shot. Overall, though Bouknight can get better and will be able to contribute to a team right away.