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20. PJ Hall (Clemson, PF, Senior)

PJ Hall will need his shooting to be more reliable at the next level, but he looks close enough (on his 1.4 threes per game) for a chiseled, 6'10" big who has excellent post-up and box-out technique. He should be able to continue scoring around the key with various moves, strength and shotmaking. He'll obviously fit much easier offensively if he turns into a regular spot-up threat from behind the arc, where he hit a career-best 52 threes this past season. His rise in three-point attempts (165 in 2023-24) and consistency from the free-throw line are promising indicators.

19. Jamal Shead (Houston, PG, Senior)

While a lack of size and questionable shooting will limit Jamal Shead's first-round looks, ferocious defense, capable playmaking and toughness could earn him a role and contract similar to Jevon Carter's. He looks like a value pick in the second round for a team more interested in adding immediate rotational depth and defense over gambling on a longer-term project with upside.

18. Justin Edwards (Kentucky, SF, Freshman)

Edwards shot much better over the last month of the season, keeping hope alive in shooting potential that will sway teams to stay patient. Without much ball-handling, creation or playmaking, sticking in the NBA will be strictly tied to Edwards ability to make jump shots at an above-average rate.

17. Enrique Freeman (Akron, PF, Senior)

Freeman's scoring versatility at the combine caught scouts attention, and now he looks like a decent bet to hear his name called in the draft. He'll hang his hat on defense and rebounding, but he looks like a useful scoring threat in the post, an off-ball finisher and capable spot-up shooter.

16. Bobi Klintman (Cairns Taipans, SF/PF, 2003)

The hesitation with Klintman focuses on the idea that he hasn't showcased a sure-fire NBA strength or speciality. Everything has mostly come in flashes, from his time at Sunrise Christian Academy, one year at Wake Forest and previous season in the NBL.

But the flashes of transition ball-handling, shooting range, athleticism around the rim and some live-dribble passing were enticing for a 6'8" combo forward. His positional tools and skill set create a coveted archetype that will sway teams to stay patient. His three-ball may make or break him, unless there is a lot more half-court creation that's been hidden.