By: David Kay
The NBA Draft class of 2010 will start to sort itself out during the next couple of weeks as college underclassmen decide whether or not to enter the draft. Here is David Kay’s latest mock draft with team needs taken into consideration. Click on the players name for a full scouting report. Click here for David’s 2011 NBA mock draft,
31. New Jersey- Da’Sean Butler, G/F, West Virginia, 6-7, Sr.
Butler is a proven winner and the Nets need as many of those as possible.
32. Minnesota- Miroslav Raduljica, C, Serbia, 7-0, 1988
With their fourth pick of the draft, taking someone to store overseas seems like the best option.
33. Golden State- Manny Harris, G, Michigan, 6-5, Jr.
Harris is a combo guard who handles the ball well and can score in a variety of ways. He would be a good fit in Nellie Ball.
34. Washington- Quincy Pondexter, G/F, Washington, 6-6, Sr.
Josh Howard and Mike Miller are both free agents after this season so the Wiz could use some depth on the wing.
35. Indiana- Marquis Gilstrap, SF, Iowa State, 6-6, Sr.
Gilstrap is an athletic wing player who can also shoot the three ball.
36. Sacramento- Scottie Reynolds, PG, Villanova, 6-1, Sr.
This actually might be my favorite pick of the draft. A sharp-shooter with incredible basketball IQ to run alongside Tyreke Evans? Seems like a great fit.
37. Detroit- Artsiom Parakhouski, C, Radford, 6-11, Sr.
Size, size, and size. That’s what Detroit needs this off-season and that is what Parakhoiski has.
38. Milwaukee (from PHI)- Jon Scheyer, G, Duke, 6-5, Sr.
With Luke Ridnour a free agent, the Bucks could use an experienced, intelligent sharp-shooter in case he leaves.
39. New York- Aubrey Coleman, SG, Houston, 6-4, Sr.
Knicks need help across the board and Coleman is the leading scorers in the nation.
40. Denver (from LAC)- Trevor Booker, PF, Clemson, 6-7, Sr.
The Nuggets could use some depth up-front and Booker makes up for his shortcomings with his physicality and non-stop work ethic.
41. Chicago- Dexter Pittman, C, Texas, 6-10, Sr.
A big body who lives in the paint can add some needed strength inside for Chicago.
42. New Orleans- Mac Koshwal, PF, DePaul, 6-10, Jr.
Another option to help the Hornets get deeper up-front.
43. Minnesota (from HOU)- Nemanja Bjelica, F, Serbia, 6-10, 1988
A typical Euro-type prospect, Bjelica has nice handles and range on his jumper, but needs to add muscle. The T-Wolves could keep him overseas and see how he develops.
44. L.A. Lakers (from MEM)- Alexy Shved, G, Russia, 6-5, 1989
A combo guard, Shved is a natural talent who still has a ways to go in his development before he is ready to play in the association.
45. Toronto- Jerome Jordan, C, Tulsa, 7-0, Sr.
Raptors will need some options up-front if Chris Bosh leaves Canada this summer.
46. Minnesota (from MIA)- Pablo Aquilar, F, Spain, 6-10, 1989
T-Wolves’ sixth and final pick of the draft so mind as well go Euro again.
47. Charlotte- Jerome Dyson, G, 6-3, UConn, Sr.
Dyson excels in transition and off the bounce, and the Bobcats could use a potential replacement in case Raymond Felton goes elsewhere this off-season.
48. Milwaukee- Luke Harangody, PF, Notre Dame, 6-8, Sr.
A hard-worker who could provide some toughness for Milwaukee.
49. Dallas (from POR)- Paulo Prestes, C, Spain, 6-11, 1988
The Mavs could use an insurance policy inside with Erick Dampier and Brendan Haywood both eligible for free agency.
50. San Antonio- Lazar Hayward, SF, Marquette, 6-6, Sr.
Hayward’s combination of experience, strength, and outside shooting seem like a good fit in San Antonio.
51. Charlotte (from PHX)- Raymar Morgan, SF, Michigan State, 6-7, Sr.
When he is healthy, Morgan is a threat due to his tremendous athleticism. He has elevated his game as of late.
52. Oklahoma City- Matt Bouldin, G, Gonzaga, 6-4, Sr.
Bouldin seems like the type of experienced college player who would be a good fit on a young Thunder team.
53. Boston- Magnum Rolle, PF, Louisiana Tech, 6-11, Sr.
KG and ‘Sheed are not getting any younger, or better for that matter.
54. Utah- Vladamir Dasic, SF, Montenegro, 6-10, 1988
An athletic Euro prospect who the Jazz can stash overseas for a year or two.
55. Atlanta- Dwayne Collins, PF, Miami (Fl), 6-8, Sr.
The Hawks could use some depth up-front and though Collins is under-sized, he is a physical presence.
56. Indiana (from DAL)- Ludovic Vaty, PF, France, 6-9, 1988
Vaty has a nice combination of strength and athleticism, but is still developing as an offensive talent.
57. Toronto (from DEN)- Deon Thompson, PF, North Carolina, 6-9, Sr.
More insurance should the Raptors lose Chris Bosh this summer.
58. Orlando- DeShawn Sims, F, Michigan, 6-8, Sr.
The Wolverine has a solid frame and nice inside/outside game.
59. L.A. Lakers- Trevon Hughes, PG, Wisconsin, 6-1, Sr.
An experienced floor leader who could add some need depth at point for the Lakers.
60. Phoenix (from CLE)- Andy Rautins, SG, Syracuse, 6-4, Sr.
A deadly shooter from the outside and very intelligent player seems like a great fit with the Suns.
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