Can Philadelphia 76ers Find 25 All-Time NBA Draft 2nd Rounder?

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Mar 10, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) reacts after making a basket late in the second half against the Seton Hall Pirates during the Big East Conference Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

With the 36th pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers select….(continued)

Small forward Wesley Iwundu, Kansas State is versatile. He possesses the makings of Brett Brown‘s beloved two-way wing. But more than just offense and defense, He is capable of playing both the two and three spot in the NBA. At 6-foot-7 and with a 7-foot-0 wingspan, he has the right fit on paper for the 76ers. He has great court awareness and defensive acumen. But he is a low volume “meh” shooter. He’s the perfect “project” player for patient Brown to work with for the next year or two on developing a corner three.

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Hart

Shooting guard Josh Hart, Villanova is no stranger to the city of Philadelphia. In fact, he’s no stranger to the Sixer Sense, having appeared in his own feature stories on several occasions. He is a solid player, but in this deep draft, is projected to fall into the second round. In fact, he was on our radar a year ago, even then as the “most NBA ready player on (Villanova). Emerging as a true senior, Hart is a polished player whose greatest weakness is merely the timing of his NBA draft. He is a strong spacer, is tenacious, full quiver of NBA ready shots, and holds versatility to play either wing role.

Bell

Power forward Jordan Bell, Oregon is a solid power forward in a fairly shallow 2017 NBA Draft class for front court players. As such, his stock is rising after the NBA combine. While he may not possess a 30-burger offense yet, he is very proficient on the boards. In fact, he averaged 13 rebounds per game in the NCAA Tournament. He turned heads at the 2017 NBA Combine, leading ESPN’s Chad Ford to rate Bell as a standout on the 5-on-5 drills. In fact, the comparison between Bell and Cleveland Cavalier standout Tristan Thompson has been uttered by more than one scout. That is a solid upside for a player who may be selected in round two.