03-25-2026, 06:53 AM
(03-25-2026, 05:47 AM)Winter Wrote: Originally he was slotted in the second round (Tankathon still has him at #32 but that was 20 days ago). He's gotten buzz recently though as Texas advanced. Given the fact that a few late rounders will go back to school, I also suspect he will be chosen in the late first round (as will Isaiah Evans I think). Both Evans and Swain looked like good prospects, but I doubt either one will be there when the Mavs pick.
There are some interesting players in the second round, but it seems lacking in SG\SF types. Henri Veesaar is an interesting 7' center at that spot. Good 3-point shooter (and shoots a pretty high volume) and a good defensive rebounder. It's possible he's gone in the first round as well.
You've hit on most of the names I've targeted for the Mavs with that late pick also. The only ones missing are Aday Mara, Meleek Thomas, and Christian Anderson.
For me, I'd have them stacked like this: I. Evans, D. Swain, A. Mara, C. Anderson, M. Thomas, H. Veesaar.
If the Mavs love any one or two of them, I think they'll have to trade up to make sure they get 'em. You never really know how it's going to go in the late first/early second. Like you said, some of these guys will go back to school and get another bag. Overall, I'd be really happy with any one of those guys on my list, whether it's a trade up or stand pat at 30.