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SportsLine's Tony Mejia supplies pick-by-pick analysis of the second round of this year's NBA Draft. 30. GOLDEN STATE: Steve Logan, G, 6-0, 195, Cincinnati -- All Logan needs is a chance to succeed, but he joins a crowded, young backcourt mix in Golden State. He could develop into a spark plug off the bench and enjoy a long career. 31. CHICAGO: Roger Mason Jr., G, 6-5, 199, Virginia -- The Bulls hope Mason can be as successful a second-round pick as Trenton Hassell was last season. He's a slasher who can get to the rack at will, and gained beneficial experience at the point when Majestic Mapp was lost for the year. 32. MEMPHIS: Robert Archibald, F/C, 6-11, 250, Illinois -- He's a tough-minded fighter who hustles and will scrap for everything he earns. He's efficient around the basket and has a nice shooting touch. 33. DENVER: Vincent Yarbrough, F/G, 6-7, 210, Tennessee -- A smooth player who was often knocked for being too passive. Yarbrough has the athleticism to play in the league, but will he have the drive? 34. MILWAUKEE: Dan Gadzuric, C, 6-11, 240, UCLA -- Gadzuric never developed an offensive game in his four years in college, but his terrific athleticism could make him a steal if he gets the right tutelage. 35. CLEVELAND: Carlos Boozer, F, 6-9, 280, Duke -- Boozer was a low-post force in college, but he may be too small to make an impact in the NBA. He needs to develop an offensive game facing the basket. He'll come to play every night, and could develop into a Malik Rose-type player. 36. NEW YORK: Milos Vujanic, G, 6-2, 190, Partizan Belgrade (Yugoslavia) -- The 21-year old playmaker is the catalyst of the same team as New Jersey first-round draft pick Nenad Krstic. Like former pick Frederic Weis, he may never see the light of day in New York. 37. ATLANTA: David Andersen, C/F, 7-0, 242, Kinder Bologna (Italy) -- The Australian has a big body and a decent touch from 10 feet and in. Look for the Hawks to let him develop in Italy. 38. HOUSTON: Tito Maddox, G, 6-4, 180, Fresno State -- Maddox showed a world of ability at Fresno, but also had a world of problems. He's the type of player who could turn into a second-round steal if he gets his head right. 39. WASHINGTON: Rod Grizzard, F/G, 6-8, 205, Alabama -- A terrific athlete who has a questionable shot selection, Grizzard would've been a first-rounder had he not been hurt early in individual workouts. Expect him to join the Wizards crowded swingman rotation. 40. WASHINGTON: Juan Carlos Navarro, G, 6-3, 170, FC Barcelona (Spain) -- "La Bomba" is an exciting playmaker who is tight with reigning rookie of the year Pau Gasol. Expect him to stay in Europe for a year or two, but the Wizards may have fared better in the second round than the first with their picks of Grizzard and Navarro. 41. L.A. CLIPPERS: Mario Kasun, C, 7-1, 240, Frankfurt (Germany) -- Kasun, whose draft rights were traded to the Orlando Magic, will develop his game in Europe in hopes of eventually working his way into the NBA. He would've played at Gonzaga in the 2000-01 season, but was ruled ineligible. 42. MILWAUKEE: Ronald Murray, G, 6-4, 190, Shaw -- The reigning Division II player of the year impressed many in individual workouts and was actually talked about as a late first-round pick. He's got plenty of quickness and isn't short on confidence. 43. PORTLAND: Jason Jennings, C, 7-0, 250, Arkansas State -- The Bald Knob, Arkansas product didn't catch on at Arkansas, so he went to State and developed into a solid prospect. He's got an uphill climb to make the Blazers. 44. CHICAGO: Lonny Baxter, F, 6-8, 260, Maryland-- Showed his mettle during the Terps' national championship season, making big shot after big shot in this past year's tournament. If he overcomes his lack of height, he could make the Bulls with his dogged determination. 45. PHILADELPHIA: Sam Clancy, F, 6-7, 240, Southern California -- It was unfortunate that Clancy hurt his leg before showing his stuff in workouts, but the fact is that he's a warrior who has the talent to overcome his lack of size. This is a potential steal for Philly. 46. MEMPHIS: Matt Barnes, F, 6-7, 235, UCLA -- Barnes had his shares of ups and downs with the Bruins. One thing you can't question about him is his hustle, as he's sure to get his share of floor burns in attempting to make it in the NBA. Barnes was traded from Memphis along with Nick Anderson to Cleveland for Wesley Person. 47. UTAH: Jamal Sampson, F/C, 6-11, 235, California -- He should not have left school after just one season, but the fact is that Sampson has plenty of game, even though it's not developed. Look for him in an NBDL city near you, especially after being dealt to the Bucks by way of the Magic after the draft's conclusion. 48. MILWAUKEE: Chris Owens, F, 6-7, 245, Texas -- Owens sufferred a season-ending ACL injury midway through last season, but was an explosive inside player before he went down. Similar to Darvin Ham, his draft rights were trade from Milwaukee to the Memphis Grizzlies. 49. SEATTLE: Peter Fehse, F, 6-11, 230, SV Halle (Germany) -- The Sonics have had great success with foreign big men of late, but Fehse has a lot of developing to do. He's currently playing in the German minor leagues. 50. BOSTON: Darius Songaila, F, 6-9, 245, Wake Forest -- Questions about his athleticism hindered his draft stock, but he's got terrific post moves and a nice touch from 15 feet in. If he can learn to play defense, he may be able to stick. 51. PORTLAND: Federico Kammerichs, F, 6-9, 225, Ourense (Spain) -- The native of Argentina is a member of the national team and has had his share of international experience. He rebounds pretty well due to his athleticism, but isn't much of a shooter. 52. MINNESOTA: Marcus Taylor, G, 6-3, 195, Michigan State -- The Timberwolves are likely to part ways with both Chauncey Billups and Will Avery, which means Taylor will have a realistic shot at making the club. Even if he does, he likely cost himself a considerable amount of money by leaving early. 53. MIAMI: Rasual Butler, F, 6-7, 205, LaSalle -- Butler is an athletic player who always found ways to score and rebound against bigger competition. That will have to be his M.O. again if he's to make the Heat. 54. NEW JERSEY: Tamar Slay, G/F, 6-9, 215, Marshall -- Slay was tabbed a potential lottery pick after a fabulous first season at Marshall, but he never led the Thundering Herd into the NCAAs and didn't develop his game much, leading to the freefall of his stock. 55. DALLAS: Mladen Sekularac, G/F, 6-8, 200, FMP Zeleznik (Yugoslavia) -- The 21-year old Sekularac was tabbed by many as a potential first rounder, so the Mavericks may have nabbed another foreign sleeper to add to their arsenal. He's praised for his versatility. 56. SAN ANTONIO: Luis Scola, F, 6-9, 230, Tau Ceramica (Spain) -- The second Argentinian taken in the final six picks, Scola was another player who many expected would hear his name called much earlier. He had a terrific season in Spain and is a big, active body who mixes it up well inside. 57. SAN ANTONIO: Randy Holcomb, F, 6-9, 220, San Diego State -- Holcomb underachieved at the Chicago pre-draft camp, where some scouts expected he'd be a man among boys. He's got a terrific balance of strength and athleticism. His rights were traded to the 76ers in a draft-night deal. 58. SACRAMENTO: Corsley Edwards, F, 6-9, 275, Central Connecticut State -- A mammoth player who ruled the NEC, Edwards enjoyed some terrific individual workouts, but would probably have been better off going undrafted and picking a team to try out for. The Kings are simply too deep. The official site of Michael JordanThe official site of Michael Jordan |
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