2020 NBA Redraft: Just Missed the Cut
Players listed in no particular order
Tre Jones, PG, Duke – A hard-nosed defender with all the “intangibles” you look for in a role player, Jones needs to improve as a shooter (accuracy and volume) to be more useful to a team.
Tyrell Terry, PG, Stanford – Tyrell Terry was billed as the next Seth Curry, and considering the slow path Curry took to becoming an NBA starter perhaps that is right. Terry couldn’t find the court this season and missed all seven of his 3-pointers. If he can find some playing time there’s the chance for something great here.
Jordan Nwora, F, Louisville – A knockdown shooter, Nwora probably won’t be much more than a shooting specialist. He is not afraid to let it fly, and he shot 45.2 percent from deep this season with the Bucks.
Justinian Jessup, SG, Boise State – A draft-and-stash pick by the Golden State Warriors, Jessup has been playing in Australia’s NBL this past year. He is an excellent shooter who has flashed a more well-rounded game while down under.
Jalen Smith, C, Maryland – Smith is a stretch-5 who has been buried on the Phoenix Suns, but he was a fringe first-round prospect coming into the draft and could still be a useful bench piece for teams looking to play 5-out.
Josh Green, SG, Arizona – Coming into the draft Green was one of a handful of 3-and-D prospects, all with slightly different strengths and weaknesses. Players like Desmond Bane and Saddiq Bey improved their stock, while Green has a poor rookie year and has slid a bit.
Naji Marshall, F, Xavier – Marshall lacks upside but was able to see the court as a rotation player for an injured Pelicans squad. He flies around the court and fights for every rebound and loose ball, but he probably projects as a situational bench player on a good team.
Mason Jones, SG, Arkansas – A favorite of “Draft Twitter” leading into the draft, Jones went undrafted and then played just 334 minutes as a rookie. He can score and pass and should get some run in NBA Summer League and earn a shot to sign somewhere.
Nico Mannion, PG, Arizona – Once a lottery prospect, the flame-headed Mannion fell into the second round but still boasts upside as a backup point guard. He dropped 19.3 points and 6.8 assists per game in the G-League Bubble and has a smooth shooting stroke.