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NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Post March Madness overreactions

By Corey Rausch

Mar 21, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oregon State Beavers forward Warith Alatishe (10) passes the ball while pressured by Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oregon State Beavers forward Warith Alatishe (10) passes the ball while pressured by Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /
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player. 27. . Center. New York Knicks. Day'Ron Sharpe. 21

Having a University of Kentucky prospect go off the board before the New York Knicks hurts the sensibilities of Leon Rose, but recovering and taking Day’Ron Sharpe is a good plan. With questions surrounding Mitchell Robinson and the New York Knicks reportedly looking elsewhere Sharpe would give them a strong rebounder with impressive potential as a rim protector.

. Guard. Houston Rockets. Tre Mann. 22. player. 169

Tre Mann and the Florida Gators went home earlier than they hoped in March but he is still a solid prospect. He is an elite shooter from long range and rebounds well for a guard, pairing well with John Wall for however long he remains a Rocket. His playmaking needs some work but he will be given time during the rebuild.

23. player. 20. . Guard. Los Angeles Lakers. Ayo Dosunmu

The Los Angeles Lakers need an infusion of young talent that is ready to compete immediately, and Ayo Dosunmu checks both boxes. He would fit their defensive mindset perfectly and has improved every year as a shooter. He is a smart passer than the Lakers have been missing since Rajon Rondo left. Because Illinois went out of the tournament so early the Lakers get their guy.

Denver Nuggets. BJ Boston. 24. player. 73. . Guard

This is higher than many on BJ Boston at this point but sticking with the theme of betting on top high school talent figuring things out in a better situation than they had in college makes the fit with the Denver Nugget tantalizing. The Nuggets have a track record of getting the most out of former star recruits and Boston could be a great scoring guard off the bench if nurtured appropriately.

77. . Guard. Los Angeles Clippers. Jared Butler. 25. player

The Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament, Jared Butler may be even higher by the time the draft happens. He opened many eyes on the way to Baylor’s first national championship. He is the exact playmaker the LA Clippers have been chasing, most recently taking a shot on Rajon Rondo. Butler is a smart passer, a great shooter and can score at all levels.

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