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Available Prospects for Nets An Hour Before the 2nd Round
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The Brooklyn Nets have one second-round pick -- No. 43 -- after trading No. 33 to the Minnesota Timberwolves , downsizing their prospect pool in tonight's second round.
Sam Vecenie of The Athletic released his updated mock for all 32 teams earlier this morning. Some first-round talents fell to Day 2, ultimately shaking up teams draft boards.
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Vecenie predicted the Nets to draft a 6-foot-10 forward, but Tuesday's first round showed teams' unpredictability. There are various options for Brooklyn to choose from, whether it's Vecenie's prediction or drafting another player because Vecenie's prospect was drafted earlier.
Listed below are the prospects available for the Nets hours ahead of tonight's second round.
Trevon Brazile, Forward, Arkansas
Brazile is Vecenie's selection for Brooklyn. The 6-foot-10 forward is an elite athlete with a near 7-foot-4 inch wingspan and can space the floor as well.
He averaged 13 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 36 games for the Razorbacks. Brazile is a walking highlight reel on both sides of the ball.
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The five-year senior will put opposing defenders on a poster with his dunks or send shots flying to the stands. He averaged 1.4 blocks for his college career, cementing himself as an elite rim protector.
Izaiyah Nelson, Forward, USF
Nelson is another high-activity defensive player, averaging 1.4 blocks for the Bulls last season. His 7'2.5" wingspan makes him a pesky secondary defender when blitzing or trapping the ball-handler. He can disrupt the ball-handler's dribble, forcing them to pass elsewhere.
The 6-foot-8 forward is also an explosive athlete, boasting a 38.5-inch maximum vertical. He is a dangerous lob threat in any scenario, but primarily in the pick-and-roll game. Nelson connects on the screen to generate separation and free himself for an uncontested roll to the rim for a lob.
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Vecenie predicted the San Antonio Spurs to select him with the 44th pick. However, San Antonio drafted Jayden Quaintance (20th) and Tarris Reed Jr. (26th), two prospects in the front court.
Ugonna Onyenso, Center, Virginia
Onyenso is a 6-foot-11 big man offering instant elite rim protection. He averaged 2.9 blocks last season for the Cavaliers, leading the ACC with 0.4 more blocks than Syracuse's William Kyle III.
The most underrated part of Onyenso's shot-blocking ability is his low foul rate. Onyenso averaged 1.3 fouls per contest, highlighting his capability to block shots without getting into foul trouble.
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Vecenie predicted the Orlando Magic to select the Virginia product with the 46th pick. He is within Brooklyn's range and could be a nice alternative if Brazile is off the board by No. 43.
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