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51. Filip Petrusev – Serbia
Petrusev, who played at Gonzaga for two years before going to play pro in Serbia, improved his jump shot last season and is great at scoring around the basket. He isn’t very quick and isn’t really a rim protector. I think he has a chance to be a backup big in the NBA due to his offensive skill level.
52. Isaiah Livers – Michigan
He’s a really good shooter who has struggled with injuries throughout his career. He’s a solid defender who needs to improve his all-around game to stay in the league.
53. Sandro Mamukelashvili – Seton Hall
A super fun player who is a good ball handler and passer for a big. He does a decent job shooting and totally is an NBA player on offense but needs to get quicker defensively since he isn’t a rim protector.
54. Charles Bassey – Western Kentucky
Bassey is a super productive player who was a great rim protector at Western Kentucky.
55. Justin Champagnie – Pittsburgh
He’s a great rebounder who plays really hard and needs to improve the jumper but if the jump shot works he could become a nice player.
56. Jericho Sims – Texas
Even though Simms isn’t a shooter he’s a super good athlete that can be able to step in as a lob threat.
57. Luka Garza – Iowa
An awesome scorer and one of the best College Basketball players of recent times. Is a great post scorer, can drive and shoot as well. The thing with him is that he really struggles to guard the pick and roll and that will decide if he’s an NBA player or if he makes a ton of money in Europe.
58. David Duke – Providence
He’s got good size for a wing and is a good defender. He’s got to improve his driving ability but there are some tools for him to be successful.
59. Ej Onu – NAIA
An absolute freak athlete who is super long. I think he might be able to shoot at some point but needs to improve as a passer and his skill level overall. I am higher on him than most because I really like the tools and I think if he spends some time in the G League with a good organization he could be a rotation player in a couple of years.
60. Dalano Banton – Nebraska
Banton is really interesting and has a shot to be an intriguing player. At 6’9 he can really handle the ball and pass but needs to improve the jumper and get stronger. He’s someone I would draft or sign as a priority undrafted guy and stick in the G League.