2021 NBA Draft Big Board — 48. Aaron Henry, Michigan
At 6-foot-6, Aaron Henry brings versatility on the wing, which in and of itself is enough to attract eyeballs in the second round. Henry can defend multiple positions, while his improvement as a shooter — capped by a red-hot finish to the season — has left him firmly on NBA radars.
Henry still needs to prove his 3-point stroke at the NBA level. He can hit shots comfortably inside the arc, and his playmaking upside was on full display as a junior. That said, if he can’t hit shots consistently behind the NBA line, then it will cap his upside offensively. In the end, he projects reasonably well as a role player.
2021 NBA Draft Big Board — 47. Filip Petrusev, Mega Soccerbet
A former Gonzaga player who went overseas and won Adriatic League MVP, there’s a lot to like about Filip Petrusev as a potential draft-and-stash option. The 6-foot-11 big man has range on his jumper, as well as soft touch inside. He should have no trouble finding his spots and scoring at the next level, whether it’s facing up, picking and popping, or getting reps in the post.
Filling out his frame will go a long way toward establishing Petrusev as a legitimate NBA defender. He moves well enough, and has a generally high I.Q., but could get overpowered by stronger bigs inside. He isn’t an elite athlete in general, but the skill level makes Petrusev a virtual lock in the second round.