10. New Orleans Pelicans (mock trade via NY) – Bennedict Mathurin, F, Arizona
With their second pick (a hypothetical one thanks to the mock Zion Williamson trade with the Knicks) in the lottery, the Pelicans will take a chance on a prospect that has quickly grown on me over the last few weeks.
Bennedict Mathurin is coming off a sensational freshman season with Arizona and it will likely catapult him into becoming a top 10-12 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. He has good size and has star potential.
He likely improved his draft stock with an impressive second-round game in the NCAA Tournament in which he finished with 30 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.